Major parts of the puzzle seem to be coming together for France

Freddy Michalak has become a leader and the French pack looks increasingly formidable

Ireland v France: The last four encounters

Ireland have more than matched their French rivals since the 2012 Six Nations

RWC #17: Argentina tear up the script in 2007 opener

Pumas stun tournament to life by shocking hosts France 17-12 at the Stade de France

Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominance

Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions

Jamie Heaslip, Ian Madigan among EPCR nominations

Leinster duo on 15-man longlist for European Player of the Year award

Munster show up this time and take home a Christmas bonus

Clermont in control of Pool One after completing double at Stade Michelin

Munster look to add underachieving Clermont to their Thomond Park hit list

For such a massive club, Clermont Auvergne always make you feel like you have a chance

Leinster grind out victory over Castres

Success built on monopolising possession and Ian Madigan kicking goals

Jonathan Sexton powers Racing Metro to victory while Clermont coast against Sale

Sexton kicks 16 points in 26-10 victory over Treviso

Clermont players injured in violent machete attack

France internationals Benjamin Kayser, Julien Pierre and Aurelien Rougerie hospitalised

Saracens boosted as Clermont plan without Aurelien Rougerie

Veteran French back suffering from hamstring strain sustained in surprise defeat to Racing Metro

Clermont see off gallant Leicester

Clermont keep remarkable home record intact as Leicester become latest victims

Bowe’s size gives Schmidt an old attacking option

Huge invasion by Clermont’s Yellow Army expected for final

Leinster and Munster fans likely to row in behind them as well

Vern Cotter concerned over injury list as Heineken Cup final of enforcers looms

Clermont coach looks forward to Saturday’s clash against Toulon

Clermont suffer double blow as Rougerie and Vosloo both ruled out through injury

Captain’s absence could be keenly felt by Vern Cotter’s side

Rougerie injury a concern for Clermont

Captain withdrawn early in 39-17 win over Toulouse that extended home unbreaten run to 59 games

Stunning Sivivatu try caps Clermont victory

Home side take French derby with five-try thrashing of Montpellier

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