French clubs still expect to complete European games as Top 14 shelved
Six French clubs still involved at quarter-final stages of the two competitions
Munster eager to halt dismal run of six semi-final defeats
Province have lost six of seven in which they failed to score first try and were trailing at half-time
Even without Machenaud, Racing will make formidable foes
Parisians are in good shape as they prepare to face Leinster in Sunday’s finals in Bilbao
Johann Van Graan defiant as Munster come up short again
Coach says province ran out of time to undo the damage of Racing’s blistering first quarter
Munster feeling the heat in Bordeaux
‘It’s really hot out there . . . that will definitely be a challenge’
Gerry Thornley: Two mighty games stand in the way of all-Irish final
Leinster and Munster have vanquished past champions but there’s plenty of work to do
Tommy O’Brien is key to Ireland Under-20s victory in France
Noel McNamara’s young side contain six players with previous experience at this level
Ian Madigan warns Munster of danger posed by ‘powerful’ Toulouse
Bordeaux-Begles outhalf says recent poor results fail to reflect French outfit’s ability
Ulster need to hold the centre for Bordeaux
Piutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup start
Munster expected to request 5,000 tickets
Opponents Clermont likely to receive up to 20,000, and will likely bring even more
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