Turnaround in Ireland's rugby fortunes is remarkable

If the last eight months have borne witness to some outstanding achievements for Irish rugby on the international front, the fact that those magnificent test victories over South Africa, New Zealand and Australia has fed into the revival of Munster and Leinster in Europe is equally satisfying.

In the changed landscape that is European club rugby, to have two Irish sides in the Champions Cup quarter-finals is an incredible achievement, especially when none made it that far only 12 months ago.

While neither management team will be overly excited with their respective performances over the weekend, both did enough to secure the all important home advantage.