We look at the most influential sports people of the past decade as we prepare to farewell the 2010s.
Munster put in a monumental effort, but Leinster's defence refused to buckle at Thomond Park.
There were wins for Lyon and Racing 92 in the Top 14 as Bordeaux-Begles were usurped at the summit.
Northampton Saints defeated Gloucester in a barnstorming contest at Franklin's Gardens, while Sale Sharks overcame Bath in the Premiership.
Wasps claimed their second win of the Premiership season by overcoming Bristol.
Leigh Halfpenny is out of contract at the end of the season, but Scarlets have no intention of letting the Wales international leave.
It was a miserable Boxing Day for the Ospreys, as they were hammered by the Scarlets, while Cardiff Blues won the other Welsh derby.
Liam Williams will return to Pro14 side Scarlets next season after his contract with Premiership champions Saracens comes to an end.
Toulouse safeguarded the future of their France full-back Thomas Ramos as the Top 14 club entered into the festive spirit on Christmas Eve.
Ian Foster's New Zealand coaching staff has been finalised with the appointment of Scarlets boss Brad Mooar, who will head home in June.
Bordeaux went above Lyon to rise to the Top 14 summit after beating La Rochelle, while All Blacks great Ben Smith saw red on...
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Bath arrived at the Madejski Stadium with no form to speak of, but Stuart Hooper's side stormed to a comprehensive win against London Irish.
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams was an usher at his brother's wedding and returned to celebrate after playing in Cardiff's derby win.
George Turner's late try ensured Glasgow Warriors claimed the bragging rights in their 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh in the Pro14.
Handre Pollard missed some crucial kicks on his Montpellier debut while Top 14 leaders Lyon
Saracens won a fifth straight Premiership match, though they are still far behind Leicester Tigers, who were defeated by Exeter Chiefs.