Discarded by Munster and Ireland, Joey Carbery is flourishing again with Bordeaux.
Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley has ended months of speculation by signing a new contract that will keep him at Munster until at least 2027.
La Rochelle's might was undone by Munster grit but the external influences of coaches like Ronan O'Gara and Shaun Edwards should be retained
English anticipation was muted but once again, it is French and Irish representation that dominates the business end of the Champions Cup
The quarter-final draw for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup is now complete, with five former winners making it through to the last eight.
Munster player ratings: Munster’s pulsating 25-24 victory over La Rochelle at Stade Marcel-Deflandre had it all: yellow cards, charge-down tries, nervy finales, and a drop-goal that might just earn Jack Crowley an even bigger contract off from the IRFU.
Munster and La Rochelle have given him the most in rugby, but Ronan O'Gara has no plans to return home soon.
The Ireland international has denied he has signed a new deal at Munster but a move to Leicester now looks off the table.