Cullen relishes ‘great challenge’ Leinster face in battle of European titans
Clash of competition’s most successful sides makes for match of season on Irish soil
Toulouse defy fixture congestion and injury list to reach semi-finals
Workload of French side’s star players considerably higher than that of hosts Leinster
European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting
All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail
Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action
Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away
Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster
French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win
Ulster must stay on the front foot when Toulouse come to town
The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be
‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul
Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)
Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje
Ireland struggle to match France’s physicality in valiant defeat
Learning to live with the bully boys will be the acid test for Andy Farrell’s side
‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the top
French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it
France coach Galthié says Ireland have ability to achieve ‘wonderful things’
France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain Dupont
Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers
Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays
Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France
Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland
Fabien Galthié says ‘zero risk does not exist’ after France Covid-19 outbreak
French head coach makes four changes from Ireland win for game against England
Gerry Thornley: French lesson in offloading is one Ireland must take on board
The way the modern game is going means the offload must be central to attacking strategy
Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major
Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress
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