Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s European finals

Clermont’s defeat in Champions Cup final bodes ill for remainder of Top 14 season while Gloucester have a togetherness that will serve them wellThe fear is that now one wheel has come off the whole car will soon be in the ravine. The last time they lost the European final – to Toulon in 2013 – Clermont said they would, have no fear, regroup. They promptly lost to Castres in the semi-final of the Top 14. The warped schedule this year means three rounds of the regular Top 14 season remain before its knock-out phase starts. Clermont are second behind Toulon but Toulouse and Stade Français …