Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book
Game may come down to which of Hanrahan or Carty is the most composed place kicker
Stephen Larkham confirms Keith Earls and CJ Stander among those to return
World Cup winner played key role in turning things around against Clermont
All Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown places
Johann van Graan’s side overturn 19-point deficit to keep up unbeaten start to the season
Murray brands late hit on Healy as ‘reckless’ with young outhalf ruled out of French trip
Dan McFarland makes one change to side as Tom O’Toole replaces injured Marty Moore
French heavyweights and England’s big two prioritising Champions Cup
Ulster duo both hobbled out of Ulster’s defeat away to Clermont Auvergne
Ulster and Munster’s European defeats show the importance of power in Champions Cup
Failure to make ample pressure count in the first half duly punished by French hosts
Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals
Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side
Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players
Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle
Leinster have qualified after four rounds, turning a potential pool of sharks into a romp
Unseemly fracas during defeat to Saracens to be investigated by tournament organisers
Over the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park test
The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast
French club’s title credentials will be seriously examined by Ulster in Belfast
Powerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory Best
One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline
If Leo Cullen's side can also lift the Pro14 title they would eclipse class of 2011
Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing
Leinster and Munster have vanquished past champions but there’s plenty of work to do
Playing at home is a massive advantage as Leinster, Munster and Connacht go forth
Munster and Ulster seeking to join tournament favourites Leinster in quarter-finals
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Provinces will be underdogs against Saracens and Clermont, but at least they’re back
Leo Cullen’s team first in action at Aviva, before Munster v Toulouse at Thomond Park
French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party
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