Stade Toulousain kept their title defence rolling with a crushing -- victory over the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. Spearheaded by Antoine Dupont, the Top 14 side overpowered their hosts in the physical exchanges and ran riot in open play.
Johnny Matthews ran in five tries as Glasgow hammered Dragons 73-33 at Scotstoun Stadium. The hooker was in irrepressible form as he touched down four times in the first half and returned for one more at the start of the second.
Lyon brought an emphatic end to their Heineken Champions Cup drought by crushing the Bulls 31-7 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland.
When it comes to heavyweight finals, it doesn't come much heavier than Toulouse versus La Rochelle - literally.
The La Rochelle and Toulouse teams have been named for this Saturday's all-French Champions Cup showpiece final at Twickenham.
The latest in the Future of Rugby series looks at France and what sort of U23 XV they could field... the future is bright for Les Bleus.
Leinster head coach Cullen has made a number of changes from the team that played last weekend against Glasgow Warriors with captain Johnny Sexton back from injury having recovered from a quad injury.
Sam Matavesi hails from a family with a rich rugby pedigree and he is now set for the temporary transfer of a lifetime with a move to France as a medical joker.
With the Champions Cup quarter-finals fast approaching, seven of the eight clubs that will be involved have registered additional players in their squads.