Biarritz Olympique and Ulster Rugby will bring the curtain down on the opening two weekends of the 16th season of Heineken Cup when they clash at Parc des Sports Aguilera…
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Perpignan wary of Treviso threat
Perpignan’s Heineken Cup hopes as good as ended at the first hurdle last year when they crashed to a shock 9-8 at Benetton Treviso – and eventually won just two…
Munster make the most of home fortress
Munster accept they face a “must win” match against Jonny Wilkinson and big spenders Toulon at Thomond Park on Saturday as the past masters of battling to the final whistle…
Saints ready to march on Murrayfield
Lee Dickson will be looking to help Northampton Saints make it two from two in Pool 1 at Murrayfield on Saturday – and condemn the capital city club of the…
Dragons will be up for the challenge
Census Johnston, Toulouse’s massive Samoan prop, is adamant the defending champions will take nothing for granted when they clash with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade in Round 2 on…
It’s getting even tighter at the top
The Heineken Cup has always been fiercely contested but the evidence is there after a record breaking opening round to the 16th campaign to suggest the tournament is getting tighter…
Wembley up next for the Heineken Cup
The 16th season of the Heineken Cup blasted off in sensational style last weekend, with just two wins on the road in Round 1. Now the challenge for 2009 champions…
London Welsh 29 – 24 Doncaster Knights
London Welsh maintained their 100 per cent start to the season at Old Deer Park with a bonus-point win over Doncaster Knights – the club’s third consecutive bonus-point win at…
Leeds Carnegie name strong side for Euro opener
Leeds Carnegie coaching duo of Andy Key and Neil Back have named a strong line up for their side’s opening game in the Amlin Challenge Cup at Bucharest Oaks this…
Muldoon returns for Connacht
Eric Elwood has named his squad that will face Rugby I Cavalieri, Prato on Saturday. With Jamie Hagan being rested Barry Fa’amusili makes his debut in the squad whilst newcomers…



