Ulster survive a nervous finale to reach their goal
McFarland’s side on course for the chance of a home quarter-final in Belfast
McFarland’s side on course for the chance of a home quarter-final in Belfast
World Cup winner played key role in turning things around against Clermont
Johann van Graan’s side overturn 19-point deficit to keep up unbeaten start to the season
French side ran in seven tries against Bristol Bears in stunning opening display
French heavyweights and England’s big two prioritising Champions Cup
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
The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast
Lock Carter and Lyttle also set to miss clash against star-studded French Top 14 outfit
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Les Bleus were pushed all the way before securing their quarter-final place
Irish native AJ MacGinty kicks three penalties before French finish with a flourish
How far can Ireland go, who are the likely winners, and the players set to light up Japan
Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out
Ireland’s World Cup Pool A opponents on the end of five-try hammering in Nice
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices