Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Nick Tompkins scores hat-trick as they make Premiership final

Leo Cullen’s men fought the good fight, but couldn’t withstand Saracens’ physicality

Rampaging Saracens number eight wonderfully effective in final victory over Leinster

Gavin Cummiskey rates the Leinster performances as they are beaten at St James’ Park

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated

In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can

John O’Sullivan looks at the English Premiership side ahead of Newcastle finale

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Aura he brings can inspire those around him to be better players, to exceed expectations

Sexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talk

Centre very much aware of the level of physicality Leinster face in Champions Cup final

Combination with Garry Ringrose will be key in Champions Cup final against Saracens

Lancaster optimistic Sean Cronin will be fit for showdown with ‘threatening’ Saracens

Van Graan offers no excuses and admits formidable Saracens were the better team

Munster suffer more semi-final heartbreak as Saracens reach Champions Cup decider

No final permutation would be a surprise given the proven pedigree of the last four

Mark McCall reveals his outhalf was still hopeful of playing less that an hour before game

David Strettle and Liam Williams score two tries each as English side pass half-century