Ulster missed out on the chance to lift silverware for the first time in 20 years as they were blown away 59-26 by Montpellier in Friday's Challenge Cup final in Bilbao.
Bath came up against an inspired Bordeaux as their Investec Champions Cup campaign ended in a 38-26 semi-final defeat at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole.
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Exeter progressed to the European Cup quarter-finals in dramatic circumstances, while Saracens and Toulouse also won.
Edinburgh had to settle for a Heineken Champions Cup last-16 away tie at Leicester despite beating Saracens 20-14.
La Rochelle broke Ulster hearts in the very final play to book a last-16 spot, while Ospreys, Saracens, Sharks and Bulls won too.
The dismissal of hooker Agustin Creevy cost London Irish as they suffered a 32-27 loss to Montpellier in their Champions Cup opener.
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