Clermont defeat takes Ulster down to the wire

Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals

Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion

Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle

Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup packed with usual suspects again

Leinster have qualified after four rounds, turning a potential pool of sharks into a romp

Wounded Munster left facing a win-or-bust clash in Paris

Unseemly fracas during defeat to Saracens to be investigated by tournament organisers

Formidable home fortress key to Munster conquering the French

Over the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park test

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Clermont set for imposing staging post as they look to the top again

French club’s title credentials will be seriously examined by Ulster in Belfast

The Offload: Class act Kelleher ready to stake his claim

Powerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory Best

Leinster didn't lose one lineout against Saracens and Scarlets

One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline

Rugby Statistics: Leinster's champion journey to Bilbao

If Leo Cullen's side can also lift the Pro14 title they would eclipse class of 2011

Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

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

Gerry Thornley: Irish seasons hinge on this European quarter-final weekend

Playing at home is a massive advantage as Leinster, Munster and Connacht go forth

Intriguing finale as 14 teams vie for Champions Cup last-eight

Munster and Ulster seeking to join tournament favourites Leinster in quarter-finals

Ulster position required no hard sell for Jono Gibbes

New Zealander’s relationship with Les Kiss made his decision an easy one

Cream rises to the top as Munster and Leinster prepare for semi-finals

Provinces will be underdogs against Saracens and Clermont, but at least they’re back

Leinster and Munster given April Fools' Day quarter-finals

Leo Cullen’s team first in action at Aviva, before Munster v Toulouse at Thomond Park

Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Return legs in Champions Cup offer chance at redemption

Despite heavy defeat to Munster, Leicester have good track record in return games

Ulster claim bonus point despite defensive frailties

Clermonts two bonus points keeps the French side in control of the Pool Four

Powerful Clermont a huge challenge for depleted Ulster

Les Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giants

Connacht to host Toulouse on opening Champions Cup weekend

Leinster first in action of Irish sides, Ulster and Munster travel to France

Exeter reach Champions Cup quarters after sensational Pool Two finish

Clermont turn down easy late penalty against Bordeaux and miss out by a point

Ma’a Nonu enjoys first run-out for Toulon ahead of Leinster visit

European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win

Ulster hope to reach new highs in the Alps against Oyonnax

Ulster travel to the Alps to play French side Oyonnax in their first round European match

Leinster to face Bath in Dublin quarter-final

Matt O’Connor’s side would face another trip to Toulon or Wasps replay in last four

Provinces gearing up for Anglo-Irish battle royale with European survival at stake

Munster, Leinster and Connacht face do-or-die clashes against English opposition

Robin Copeland to miss Munster’s Pro 12 clash against Connacht

Backrower doubtful for the crucial Champions Cup showdown with Saracens

Peter O’Mahony vows Munster will fight for quarter-final spot

Skipper believes losing bonus point from Ian Keatley’s late penalty could prove crucial

Munster must arrive in Clermont in mint condition – Conor Murray

The Irish province knows that nothing less than a victory will suffice in Stade Marcel Michelin

Anthony Foley keen to retain JJ Hanrahan’s services

Dave Kilcoyne and James Cronin major injury doubts for Munster revenge mission to Clermont

Peter O’Mahony eager for another crack at Clermont Auvergne

Munster captain says ‘we can put the jersey back on and try to make it right’

Clermont’s Fritz Lee may be cited for punching Munster’s Peter O’Mahony

Anthony Foley: ‘Clermont came over here and did a big physical number on us’

Munster scrap hard but Clermont land the telling blows at Thomond

Munster lose at home to leave European hopes on a knife edge

Clermont won’t underestimate Munster, Gibbes promises

Former Leinster forwards coach now with Clermont believes Toulouse didn’t understand what it took to beat Munster in Thomond Park in last year’s Heineken Cup quarter-final

Jonathan Sexton powers Racing Metro to victory while Clermont coast against Sale

Sexton kicks 16 points in 26-10 victory over Treviso

Munster host Clermont on Saturday night

Leinster make the trip to The Stoop to take on Harlequins on Sunday, December 7th

Three wins can set up a famous final four

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp

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