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

Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle

Leinster have qualified after four rounds, turning a potential pool of sharks into a romp

Unseemly fracas during defeat to Saracens to be investigated by tournament organisers

Over the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park test

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

French club’s title credentials will be seriously examined by Ulster in Belfast

Powerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory Best

One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline

If Leo Cullen's side can also lift the Pro14 title they would eclipse class of 2011

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

Leinster and Munster have vanquished past champions but there’s plenty of work to do

Playing at home is a massive advantage as Leinster, Munster and Connacht go forth

Munster and Ulster seeking to join tournament favourites Leinster in quarter-finals

New Zealander’s relationship with Les Kiss made his decision an easy one

Provinces will be underdogs against Saracens and Clermont, but at least they’re back

Leo Cullen’s team first in action at Aviva, before Munster v Toulouse at Thomond Park

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Despite heavy defeat to Munster, Leicester have good track record in return games

Clermonts two bonus points keeps the French side in control of the Pool Four

Les Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giants

Leinster first in action of Irish sides, Ulster and Munster travel to France

Clermont turn down easy late penalty against Bordeaux and miss out by a point

European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win

Ulster travel to the Alps to play French side Oyonnax in their first round European match

Matt O’Connor’s side would face another trip to Toulon or Wasps replay in last four

Munster, Leinster and Connacht face do-or-die clashes against English opposition

Backrower doubtful for the crucial Champions Cup showdown with Saracens

Skipper believes losing bonus point from Ian Keatley’s late penalty could prove crucial

The Irish province knows that nothing less than a victory will suffice in Stade Marcel Michelin

Dave Kilcoyne and James Cronin major injury doubts for Munster revenge mission to Clermont

Munster captain says ‘we can put the jersey back on and try to make it right’

Anthony Foley: ‘Clermont came over here and did a big physical number on us’

Munster lose at home to leave European hopes on a knife edge

Former Leinster forwards coach now with Clermont believes Toulouse didn’t understand what it took to beat Munster in Thomond Park in last year’s Heineken Cup quarter-final

Sexton kicks 16 points in 26-10 victory over Treviso

Leinster make the trip to The Stoop to take on Harlequins on Sunday, December 7th

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp