Much expected of a talented crop of young prospects under the guidance of Galthie
Our rugby correspondent looks at the players who impressed in this year’s fractured tournament
Farrell’s men had ample opportunities before game plan eventually unravelled
Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont
With new coaches at Ireland, France, Italy and Wales, the winner will be hard to predict
Parisians’ hunger for Champions Cup will drive them on, says coach and former Munster player
Van Graan’s men will have to bring their ‘A’ game to overcome talented French visitors
Irish provinces must beware of the Champions Cup wolves disguised as sheep
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa
Vahaamahina’s red card proves crucial as Moriarty breaks French hearts at the last
Les Bleus were pushed all the way before securing their quarter-final place
Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance
Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion
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