2012/13 Heineken Cup

Published: Sunday, 6. January, 2013 in category The Gear Room

The 2012/13 Heineken Cup kicked off on October 12 and will conclude at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on May 18, 2013.  The most prestigious European club competition features some of the top rugby teams and top games and the World Rugby Shop has a great selection of official gear.

Leinster is the current holder having won back-to-back titles.  They are one of two teams to repeat in the competition and will try and become the first team to  three-peat this year.

Visit the World Rugby Shop to purchase official gear of the Heineken Cup.

The Heineken Cup is the rugby equivalent to the UEFA Champions League.  The European tournament includes the top teams from England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.

The tournament opens with a group stage of 6 pools.  The top finisher from each pool along with the top 2 second place finishers advance to the quarterfinals.