Rebuilding an empire: How Toulouse are bidding to reclaim their place among European rugby royalty

Leinster fans - for one match at least - may not agree, but one of the great joys of European rugby this season has been the resurgence of Toulouse as a major force.

After years of playing like a punch-drunk heavyweight entering the final round of a title fight, Ugo Mola’s side have been a quick-witted, fleet-footed delight on their return to the top of European rugby’s fight card after a season in the second-tier Challenge Cup.