‘We’re under no illusions as to what waits for us on Saturday,’ admits Munster centre

English side need to win at Thomond Park next weekend if they are to progress

Premiership leaders will need to win in Thomond Park next Saturday to advance

Leicester Tigers look to pounce on injury-hit Scarlets; Toulon brace for Edinburgh

A slow burner could be about to catch fire heading into the final two rounds of pool fixtures

English Premiership team boast a proud home record against Top 14 opposition

Leinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal rounds

If Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to Gloucester

Munster’s 10-10 draw in Sandy Park against Exeter was the best result for the Irish sides

Keith Earls missed epic Exeter draw after feeling a tight hamstring during warm-up

Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown

Scrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the province

Exeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against Munster

Leo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over Munster

Finicky and time consuming officiating takes away from derby date

Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system

Josh van der Flier has come into the starting 15 to take the place of injured Rhys Ruddock

Leinster centre looking forward to Exeter games and a hectic festive programme

Tony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern club

Exeter Chiefs outhalf ready to face former Ireland U-21 team-mate Jonathan Sexton

Rugby stats: Provinces set to square off against English clubs in Champions Cup

Ireland international will leave Leinster ending a seven-year spell with the province

Glasgow Warriors pointless and marooned after Leinster’s 34-18 win at Scotstoun

Resurgence of Munster and Leinster last year was a bonus and should continue this year

Dan Leavy’s brother Adam called up for Europe Grand Prix at Exeter’s Sandy Park

John O’Sullivan profiles winners of first leg of Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix series

European Champions Cup – Pool 5 preview: David Shanahan takes over at scrumhalf

Stuart McCloskey believes province are close to clicking as a squad as they face Exeter

Ulster backrow falls foul of referee’s interpretation of introduced law

Mike Ford's team do enough in first half to put distance on Welsh side and return to winning ways

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

Getting advantage at pool stage should come home to roost