‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the top
French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it
Matt Williams: France leaving nothing to chance in quest for World Cup glory
French team that will run out in Dublin the product of a decade of planning primed to peak in 2023
Ronan O’Gara: Ireland need to be braver than usual ‘in a shoot-out for gold’
Former Ireland outhalf believes France’s X-factor can be undone by their poor discipline
Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes
We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France
Gerry Thornley: France very firmly pin their colours to the mast
Les Bleus rekindle their love story with the public and look like Six Nations contenders
Simon Zebo’s ankle injury unlikely to hobble fully focused Racing
Connacht, Munster and Ulster face three French sides hungry for Champions Cup
2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Formidable Toulouse on the crest of a wave as Leinster await
Top 14 leaders boast an embarrassment of attacking riches redolent of club’s best days
Conor O’Shea not bothered by speculation over his job at Italy
Rumours abound Racing 92 coaches Laurent Travers and Laurent Labit are being lined up
Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide
A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize
The Offload: Steve Hansen sees the value of coming straight at issues
Ireland picked Johnny Sexton when he played in Paris, so why not white-hot winger Zebo?
Gerry Thornley: Leinster well on their way to a European dynasty
Thousands of people can feel proud of their contribution to Leinster’s triumph
Leo Cullen and Leinster’s Champions Cup love affair continues
Racing coach Laurent Labit: ‘Well, he has the Irish team so we are just a poor man’s team’
Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country
It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best
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 must cross the great financial divide
Facing in-form Racing 92 in their spanking new €360m ground a major assignment
Gerry Thornley: O’Gara’s bold move makes perfect sense
Staying with Racing 92 would have ruled out any promotion for the next four seasons
Even by Munster standards, this should be special
Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley
Ronan O’Gara handed a 10-week touchline ban
The ban does not apply to Champions Cup however so he will make trip to Limerick
Munster’s need and form should help secure home quarter-final
Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92, Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.30pm – Sky Sports 2
Dan Carter among big Racing names set to miss Munster clash
However those expected to come in will be straining at the leash to impress
Ronan O’Gara to remain at Racing 92 until 2019
Former Munster and Ireland outhalf joined the French club in 2013
France's Racing Metro cohort vow to hunt down Johnny Sexton
‘It is imperative to go after him, to tire him so that he finds it tough to make the calls’
Toner rejects comparisons between Sexton and Zlatan
Ireland lock dismisses French claims outhalf threw his weight around at Racing Metro
Castres take on Leinster with weight of world on shoulders
It’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning team
Johnny Sexton still struggling after sustaining concussion against Australia
Outhalf suffering headaches and will miss at least first two matches of Six Nations
Sexton faces extended spell on sidelines after head blow
L’Equipe reports that Top 14 medical committee has banned outhalf’s return until February
Dan Carter to be rugby’s highest paid player in Racing Metro deal
All Black will join after 2015 World Cup bringing an end to his international career
Dan Carter lined up as replacement for Johnny Sexton at Racing
New Zealand outhalf could join Paris club following next year’s World Cup
Jonathan Sexton expected to make South Africa game
Ireland outhalf’s thigh injury not a concern says team manager Mick Kearney
Racing Metro prepared to offload Roberts and Lydiate immediately
Reports claim WRU preparing to bring players back to Welsh clubs ahead of Champions Cup
Racing offer Sexton four-year deal now it’s over to the IRFU
Coach Laurent Labit reiterates Parisian club’s intent to build an empire around former Leinster outhalf
Racing Metro offer Johnny Sexton new four-year deal
‘The deal for him is simple. Either he signs and ends his career here or he returns to Ireland’
Schmidt looking for sensible way forward to benefit Sexton
Coach in talks with Racing Metro's Laurent Labit about how best to manage outhalf's time
Joe Schmidt not expecting early return from Paris for Johnny Sexton
Ireland coach aims to forge stronger relationship with Racing Metro coaches
Tough task awaits Leinster as Castres wait in the long grass
French champions’ home form augers well for durable outfit to continue punching above weight
Sexton’s physical and mental well-being a worry for Schmidt
Racing Metro outhalf admits he was a little tired against Grenoble
Top 14 in danger of eating itself, and others
Holders Toulon lead the way as only the super rich can afford twin trophy pursuit
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