The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be

But stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions again

Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack

Former All Black to take on 24 hour kickathon for his own charity at Eden Park

Heineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with Exeter

Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje

Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade

Paris punishment may follow Murrayfield misery and Twickenham tribulations

Damian Penaud goes over for two tries in the second-half to help secure bonus-point win

Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron

Andy Farrell’s side favourites to reignite championship bid when Italy come to Dublin

Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd

Attack god has looked kindly on Andy Farrell on his path down rugby’s road to Damascus

French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it

The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations

Ulster’s inability to problem-solve against Munster a microcosm of the current malaise

Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays

Munster and Cardiff sides will start on the back foot due to Covid issues

Emphatic 40-25 victory will provide a major confidence boost says coach Galthie

The All Blacks are beaten again as Les Bleus run up 40 points in Test match for the ages