

Toulouse won a record-extending sixth European Champions Cup when a Matthis Lebel try helped them beat Leinster 31-22 after extra-time on Saturday.
Ed Sheeran has punted Munster from their Thomond Park Stadium for next month's Champions Cup quarterfinal tie against Toulouse with the venue set to host the British singer's concerts.
Plenty was sorted out over an enthralling few days but who shone, who had a weekend to forget and what will fans be talking about ahead of a busy period of domestic action?
Following eight months of intense competition four teams are left battling for silverware in the Aviva Premiership and PRO14, while Castres, Lyon, Toulon and Toulouse target a place in the Top 14 semifinals.
Sale began their European Challenge Cup campaign with a thrilling 20-20 draw with Toulouse at AJ Bell Stadium.
Anthony Tuitavake was sent off as Racing 92 lost 23-19 at Agen in the Top 14.
Toulon finished off the opening round of the new Top 14 season by thumping Pau 41-14 as former England international Chris Ashton stole the show.
Newcastle Falcons have announced the re-signing of Toby Flood from French side Toulouse. The 31-year-old will return to Kingston Park in the summer after a nine-year absence.
The final day of the Top 14 sees Clermont battling with Montpellier for a semifinal spot and a point separates Racing 92 (6th), Stade Francais (7th) and Pau (8th) for the last Champions Cup spot.
Brock James and La Rochelle survived a late scare to defeat Montpellier 40-37 as they secured top spot in the Top 14 and can now prepare for a home semifinal.
La Rochelle pushed their lead out to 14 points in the Top 14 with a 16-5 victory over Bordeaux Begles.
Munster put in an assured performance at Thomond Park to see off Toulouse 41-16 and book their place in the European Champions Cup semifinals.
The Champions Cup reaches the quarterfinal stages with five former champions into the final eight. We take a look at the team news ahead of the weekend's games.
The Champions Cup reaches the quarterfinal stages with five former champions into the final eight. We take a look at the team news ahead of the weekend's games.
La Rochelle maintained control of the Top 14 with a 23-13 victory over Pau which stretch their lead to 10 points at the summit of the Top 14.
Pool 1 | ||||
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R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Bordeaux Begles | 4 | +141 | 20 |
2 | Stade Toulousain | 4 | +163 | 19 |
3 | Leicester Tigers | 4 | -15 | 11 |
4 | Ulster | 4 | -61 | 5 |
5 | Sharks | 4 | -87 | 5 |
6 | Exeter Chiefs | 4 | -141 | 1 |
Pool 2 | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Leinster | 4 | +59 | 18 |
2 | La Rochelle | 4 | +23 | 11 |
3 | Benetton Treviso | 4 | -26 | 11 |
4 | Clermont Auvergne | 4 | +8 | 10 |
5 | Bath Rugby | 4 | -12 | 7 |
6 | Bristol Rugby | 4 | -52 | 7 |
Pool 3 | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Northampton Saints | 4 | +31 | 16 |
2 | Castres Olympique | 4 | +19 | 14 |
3 | Munster | 4 | +27 | 12 |
4 | Saracens | 4 | +20 | 11 |
5 | Bulls | 4 | -29 | 5 |
6 | Stade Francais Paris | 4 | -68 | 5 |
Pool 4 | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Toulon | 4 | -3 | 13 |
2 | Glasgow Warriors | 4 | +11 | 12 |
3 | Sale Sharks | 4 | -11 | 10 |
4 | Harlequins | 4 | +31 | 9 |
5 | Racing 92 | 4 | -12 | 9 |
6 | Stormers | 4 | -16 | 5 |