It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
With multi-millionaire owner Louis-Vincent Gave about to walk away, the future of the five-time French champions is in doubt
Who is in form and who are the players to watch among the eight French teams in Europe's elite competition?
France are the defending champions from four years ago and their seniors are favourites to hoist the William Webb Ellis trophy in a few months’ time.
With Montpellier now crowned Top 14 champions, attention turns to the players each side has brought in to better their chances of winning the trophy next season. Newcomers Bayonne have been the busiest in the transfer market, releasing players...
With Montpellier now crowned Top 14 champions, attention turns to the players each side has brought in to better their chances of winning the trophy next season. Newcomers Bayonne have been the busiest in the transfer market, releasing players...
Kolbe played at fullback but could not inspire his side to victory as they went down 26-24 but he was heavily involved throughout the match, particularly on defence where he came up with big tackles at the right time.
Budgets, players to watch, arrivals and departures - and an overview of each club at the start of the new season. Welcome to the Rugby Pass club-by-club Top 14 season preview
South Africa endured a dismal 2016, but can take confidence from their victory over France on Saturday, in which Andries Coetzee starred.