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Racing 28 Harlequins 31: Fly half scores 16 points – including a try and a drop-goal – to guide Gallagher Premiership side to a famous Champions Cup victory

Hugo Keenan is relishing Leinster’s trip to face La Rochelle this weekend.

The words of Grégory Alldritt, the France No 8 resting until January after a gruelling World Cup campaign, will be music to the ears of any fan of La Rochelle. Does the club on France’s Atlantic coast, who have won the past two Champions Cup campaigns under head coach Ronan O’Gara, fancy a third shot at European glory?

The European Champions Cup kicks off on Friday with La Rochelle chasing a third title in a row - who might stop them and who are the stars to watch?

Murray Kinsella, Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey highlight their players to watch in this year’s competition.

Since his disastrous, premature period in charge of England, the head coach is continuing his upward trajectory at Racing, who sit top of the Top 14 under him

The former England coach and South Africa’s captain can be the tandem to give the perennial underachievers a vital shot in the arm, both at home and in Europe

'Enjoy making your retirement money, see you back in the green and gold in a few years': SA on Jacques Nienaber coaching Leinster.

The La Rochelle boss was cited by match officials for his behaviour during a defeat to Racing 92.

Owen Farrell is one of the most mentally resilient, determined individuals that I have ever come across. If he is willing to step away from international rugby, he will have thought about it long and hard because there’s nothing that means more to him than representing his country.