If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win

La Rochelle coach says side are stronger than last year and ready to win Champions Cup

For Munster the URC is their sole chance to end a decade without silverware

Champions Cup: semi-final between Racing and La Rochelle looks like being a close affair

European champions secure a 21st Bouclier de Brennus in Paris

Ronan O’Gara’s side fall short as winners return to the top of the continental table

Toulouse possess superior pedigree but O’Gara’s men have significant momentum

Leo Cullen’s men no match for relentless attack and strength of Ronan O’Gara’s side

Raymond Rhule and Geoffrey Doumayrou grab doubles after the break

When the game returns it will look different with World Rugby re-enforcing laws in July

Task for ill-disciplined French side made even harder after hooker Bourgarit is shown red card for eye-gouging

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Coach Les Kiss says the challenge now is to ‘step up again’ next week against Wasps

Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals