Munster bounced back from a disappointing defeat to Bath last week to comprehensively beat Gloucester 31-3 in the Champions Cup at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.
An astonishing start which saw Bath 28-0 ahead inside 19 minutes proved crucial as the Prem side saw off Munster 40-14 in their Champions Cup opener.
Bordeaux-Begles displayed their superb combination of power and pace to secure their first Champions Cup title against a brave Northampton effort.
Phil Dowson reflected on an incident he described as "out of order" after Henry Pollock appeared to be grabbed by the throat following Saints' Champions Cup final defeat.
Recap live commentary from Saturday's Champions Cup final as Northampton Saints fell to defeat vs Bordeaux-Begles in Cardiff.
Build-up, analysis, reports and reaction from the 2024/25 Champions Cup with the quarter-finals the next step on the road to May's final in Cardiff.
Northampton overcame the loss of injured captain George Furbank to post a statement 30-21 Investec Champions Cup win against the Bulls in Pretoria.
Harlequins produced a stunning upset as they reached the Champions Cup semi-finals by beating French heavyweights Bordeaux-Begles 42-41.