Majestic Madigan proving a kicking king

Vintage rugby was in short supply in Europe this weekend with teams more intent on delivering a result rather than a performance.

Not that Munster or Leinster will be particularly worried.

With Munster having completed the opening phase of the new Champions Cup unbeaten after that well structured win over Saracens on Friday night, Leinster and Ulster faced a different type of challenge against French opposition at different ends of the French Top 14. The only negative for Munster was the fact that Clermont Auvergne picked up a four-try bonus point in their home win over Sale yesterday.