Les Bleus victory over England to seal title marks defining moment for modern rugby
Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade
Toulouse scrumhalf enjoyed a brilliant run with club and country
Antoine Dupont among young stars who can help end 11-year wait for the Champions Cup
I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks
New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalf
The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett
Former Australia coach Robbie Deans expecting a tight series
Umbilical link between team and supporters has made province extremely tough to beat
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
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