Leinster’s trip to Montpellier next weekend will be very revealing

Ulster and Munster’s European defeats show the importance of power in Champions Cup

Failure to make ample pressure count in the first half duly punished by French hosts

Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Samuel Ezeala grabs two late tries as French side go above Ulster in Pool Three

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Warren Gatland’s tourists march on Eden Park needing to build some momentum

Sonny Bill Williams starts with 40,000 tickets already sold for Eden Park clash

All Blacks form and gruelling itinerary presents what seems an impossible task

Seán O’Brien’s big-game experience may help him edge out unlucky Josh van der Flier

Seán O’Brien and Peter O’Mahony come back into head coach’s planning ahead of New Zealand Part II

Ireland preyed on New Zealand’s inexperience to beat All Blacks at their own game