There will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup looming

Trio of uncapped backs included in 42-man squad for November internationals

Schmidt expected to name up to 38 players with big guns sitting out Italy game in Chicago

Carbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victory

World Rugby’s hard line on high tackles means intent of player is irrelevant

Danny Cipriani’s first-half sending off changed course of Champions Cup tie

Injury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond Park

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Encouraging display, albeit in defeat, to Leinster shows van Graan’s side not far away

Leo Cullen’s side profit from superior skillset and accuracy of their passing

Ding-dong battle at the RDS is decided by a single point at the final whistle

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Scott Fardy and best laid plans, Racing opt to chop not choke, and rugby at what cost?

Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster

A day to forget for Munster as Champions Cup challenge ended by half time

Scarlets forward will be a targeted man in semi-final against Leinster, says Dan Leavy

French team possess some outstanding players in Teddy Thomas and Leone Nakarwara

If Munster can steal turnovers and counterattack, they can tire Racing out

Multitalented Toulon relaxed for one vital moment and Conway made them pay

But provinces’ respective semi-final records show nothing can be taken for granted

Zebo fortunate, durable Sexton, O’Mahony’s lineout nous, Arnold and O’Donoghue impress

Conor Murray and Andrew Conway score tries with Munster six points adrift of Toulon

Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster

Improved second-half display leads to encouraging victory over champions Scarlets

Absence of a string of big names puts additional pressure on Van Graan’s charges

Training with Ireland a boost after injuries and suspension derailed Munster man’s season

Centre believes his time at Ireland’s Six Nations camp could lead to international honours

John O’Sullivan looks at what we learned from the penultimate round of fixtures

Benefits of at least exposing him to Schmidt’s Six Nations training squad appear plentiful

Conceding penalties due to skills errors must be avoided, says CJ Stander

Back will miss Pro 14 game and final two European pool games

Munster were 17-0 up at the break but the sending off of Sam Arnold proves key

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

So much to admire in fullback’s footwork, peripheral vision and decision-making

Leicester must fix passing problems to mount serious challenge to Munster

Bonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three games

New head coach Johann van Graan relying on ‘number one prop’ Kilcoyne to deliver

South African flanker Chris Cloete to make European debut

Province prepares for Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers with Ospreys victory

New head coach presides over bonus-point win as Ospreys brushed aside at Musgrave Park