2010/11 pool stage: Munster Rugby 45 RC Toulon 18

Munster enjoyed a Round 2 drubbing of Toulon at Thomond Park over a decade ago, running in six tries against the French side.

Jean-Philippe Genevois crossed to give Toulon the lead inside the first minute, but the Irish province roared back with scores from Denis Leamy, Tony Buckley and Doug Howlett before the break.

Howlett added another after the break, in between efforts from Mick O’Driscoll and James Coughlan, with Ronan O’Gara tallying 15 points from the tee. Joe van Niekerk went over for a late consolation for Toulon.

2010/11 pool stage: RC Toulon 32 Munster Rugby 16

Munster were unable to make it two from two against Toulon as the hosts clinched top spot in the pool with a terrific display at the Stade Félix Mayol.

It was the first time Toulon had reached the knockout stage of the Heineken Cup, and they did so in style as Christian Loamanu and Paul Sackey dotted down, and Jonny Wilkinson kicked 22 points.

Munster were outplayed on the French Riviera, with Ronan O'Gara – who was yellow-carded early in the second half – kicking three penalties before David Wallace’s try came too little too late with three minutes to play.

2013/14 semi-finals: RC Toulon 24 Munster Rugby 16

Munster were beaten by Toulon again three years later, this time in a tense semi-final at the Stade Vélodrome.

Toulon, who were aiming to become only the third team in Heineken Cup history to defend their title, had Jonny Wilkinson to thank for their victory as the Englishman struck six penalties and a drop goal, Delon Armitage the only other points contributor for the hosts with a long-range effort from the tee.

Munster’s Simon Zebo notched the only try of the game on 52 minutes, but the Irish province were always playing catch-up and Ian Keatley’s three penalties weren’t enough to move them within range.

2017/18 quarter-finals: Munster Rugby 20 RC Toulon 19

Munster exacted revenge four years later, edging Toulon, who had become three-time champions since their last knockout stage meeting, in a thrilling encounter at Thomond Park.

Toulon looked to be heading for another final when Chris Ashton crossed with 15 minutes to play and replacement fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc kicked eight points to put them 19-13 up.

Munster had shrugged off an early penalty and drop-goal from Anthony Belleau to take control early in the second half, Conor Murray dotting down and Ian Keatley striking twice from the tee.

And the home side battled back again to snatch a dramatic victory and send the crowd into delirium as Andrew Conway scored a sensational solo try and Keatley held his nerve to convert.

Munster Rugby and RC Toulon are two giants of EPCR competitions, and they are set to meet again in the 2023/24 Champions Cup pool stage after being drawn together in Pool 3. Today, we recall four titanic battles between the pair.