Coach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekend

Trio of uncapped backs included in 42-man squad for November internationals

Schmidt expected to name up to 38 players with big guns sitting out Italy game in Chicago

Carbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victory

World Rugby’s hard line on high tackles means intent of player is irrelevant

Danny Cipriani’s first-half sending off changed course of Champions Cup tie

Injury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond Park

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Encouraging display, albeit in defeat, to Leinster shows van Graan’s side not far away

Leo Cullen’s side profit from superior skillset and accuracy of their passing

Ding-dong battle at the RDS is decided by a single point at the final whistle

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

Scott Fardy and best laid plans, Racing opt to chop not choke, and rugby at what cost?

Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster

A day to forget for Munster as Champions Cup challenge ended by half time

Scarlets forward will be a targeted man in semi-final against Leinster, says Dan Leavy

French team possess some outstanding players in Teddy Thomas and Leone Nakarwara

If Munster can steal turnovers and counterattack, they can tire Racing out

Multitalented Toulon relaxed for one vital moment and Conway made them pay

But provinces’ respective semi-final records show nothing can be taken for granted