Heineken European Cup
Friday 26 April, 2013 10:51:39
Earls the only change for Munster
The inclusion of a fit-again Keith Earls represents Rob Penney’s only change to his starting XV for tomorrow’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne at the Stade de la Mosson (6pm).Saturday 06 April, 2013 20:29:09
Ulster's Cup dream over
Saracens 27 Ulster 16
England wing Chris Ashton returned to try-scoring form at Twickenham as Saracens beat Ulster to book their first Heineken Cup semi-final appearance for five years.Saturday 06 April, 2013 13:35:39
Schmidt: We must save the Heineken Cup
Leinster director of rugby Joe Schmidt has called on the warring politicians of European rugby to listen to the supporters and pull out all the stops to save the Heineken Cup.Thursday 04 April, 2013 19:00:46
Afoa: Ulster feeling confident ahead of Saracens showdown
Having gotten back to winning ways against Leinster last weekend, Ulster prop John Afoa can sense the confidence in the squad as they prepare for Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens in Twickenham (6.30pm).Friday 18 January, 2013 12:13:55
One enforced change for Munster
Ian Keatley will replace Ronan O’Gara at flyhalf in the only change Munster boss Rob Penney has made for Sunday's crucial meeting with Racing Metro at Thomond Park (12.45pm).Thursday 17 January, 2013 18:17:24
O'Gara suspended for Heineken Cup clash
Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been suspended for a week following his citing for kicking Edinburgh lock Sean Cox in a Heineken Cup fixture four days ago.Wednesday 09 January, 2013 08:50:20
No ban for England fly half Flood
Toby Flood will be named in England's RBS 6 Nations squad today after a citing for an alleged tip tackle was dismissed at a Rugby Football Union hearing.Saturday 15 December, 2012 20:11:41
Ulster run halted by Saints
Ulster 9 Northampton 10
Ulster fell to their first defeat of the season as Northampton made up for their heavy defeat at Franklin's Gardens by turning over Pool Four leaders Ulster at Ravenhill in their concluding back-to-back clashes in the Heineken Cup.Saturday 15 December, 2012 20:11:07
Montpellier impress against Cardiff
Montpellier 34 Cardiff Blues 21
Montpellier kept their Heineken Cup hopes alive with a convincing win over Cardiff Blues at Stade Yves du Manoir this evening.Wednesday 12 December, 2012 18:11:12
No progress in rugby talks
A meeting of ERC stakeholders today brought about no agreement regarding the ongoing discussions about the future of European club rugby tournaments.Monday 10 December, 2012 13:35:55
Munster back rows on the mend
Back row trio Niall Ronan, Sean Dougall and Barry O'Mahony will make their return to full training with the Munster squad this week with all three expected to be in consideration for Sunday’s crucial Heineken Cup meeting against Saracens.Wednesday 05 December, 2012 13:09:15
Duffy back on Connacht injury list
Connacht suffered a setback in their preparations for Friday’s Heineken Cup game against Biarritz with the news that captain Gavin Duffy has been ruled out of action for four to five weeks with a hamstring injury.Tuesday 04 December, 2012 13:50:46
Ulster coach restores big names for Northampton test
Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has added several senior players to his 27-man preliminary squad for their crucial Heineken Cup Pool 4 clash against Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Friday (8pm).Tuesday 27 November, 2012 11:36:58
Best targeting Heineken Cup return
Ulster hooker Rory Best is targeting a return to action for the Heineken Cup third round clash with Northampton on December 7.