English clubs continued their all-out assault on this season’s Parker Pen European Shield as Saracens and Gloucester joined Sale in the last eight following victories on French soil.

Welsh international outside half Arwel Thomas steered Swansea to their second victory in a week by grabbing one of their two tries as he collected a personal points tally of 21.

Leinster continued their dream start to the Celtic League season, by beating Ebbw Vale 55-13.