Thierry Dusautoir

Aging Toulouse may have one last face off left in them as corral of Thomond Park awaits

All Black has not enjoyed previous visits to Thomond – and doesn’t sound confident now

Munster’s opponents have found status diminished as money floods into Top 14

Tournament may be coming a little too soon for fast-improving French

Pat Lam’s brave side miss out on quarter-final slot by smallest of margins

‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’

Sporting fraternity across country in shock at untimely death of head coach in Paris

Last year’s Pro12 winners will open their campaign against French giants Toulouse

Ball control is key factor for Pat Lam’s side in Champions Cup opener with Toulouse

Should France thrive in Six Nations ex-coach’s tenure will be cast in even harsher light

With France and England away, third title in succession looks a tall order

Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching

From Roey Kockott’s kick to a legend felled – it was year never to be forgotten

Rugby World Cup final: All Blacks might just have enough in tank to defeat Australia

Outstanding All Blacks’ flanker has for 14 years been bending the game to his will

All Black and France flankers have enjoyed compelling rivalry for almost a decade