I’m writing about the Challenge Cup in ESPN’s weekly round-up, which is continuing during the European break, while their own Nick Bewley handles the Champions Cup.
Here’s our review of the talking points from the opening rounds of the two tournaments.
It was a fascinating opening round of European rugby as Premiership champions Exeter edged Glasgow, Scarlets pushed Toulon all the way and Saracens laid down the gauntlet to their challengers.
But who caught the eye, who had a game to forget, and what will we all be talking about ahead of the next round of fixtures?
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 