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  • Saturday, 15. December, 2012
    Saracens boss demands better

    Saracens boss demands better

    Saracens boss Mark McCall has targeted an across-the-board improvement from his team in Sunday's Heineken Cup clash against Munster.

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Connacht beaten by Biarritz

    Connacht beaten by Biarritz

    Connacht were unable to repeat their heroics of a week ago as Biarritz won 17-0 in horrendously wet conditions at the Parc des Sports Aguilera.

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012

    Racing grind down Edinburgh

    Racing went top of Heineken Cup Pool 1 after a dour 15-3 victory over Edinburgh in dreadful conditions at Murrayfield

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Foden welcomes underdog tag

    Foden welcomes underdog tag

    Ben Foden has warned Ulster that Northampton are ready to defy expectations as they seek to reignite their Heineken Cup ambitions.

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Treviso v Leicester preview

    Treviso v Leicester preview

    There are six changes to Leicester's starting XV to face Treviso at Stadio di Monigo in Heineken Cup Pool Two on Saturday (kick-off 1.35pm).

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Harlequins v Zebre preview

    Harlequins v Zebre preview

    Harlequins have named five changes to the side for their Heineken Cup Pool Three clash with Zebre at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Exeter v Scarlets preview

    Exeter v Scarlets preview

    Exeter Chiefs hope to repeat their first ever Heineken Cup victory as they welcome the Scarlets to Sandy Park on Saturday (kick-off 3.40pm).

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Ulster v Northampton preview

    Ulster v Northampton preview

    Chris Henry has been named as captain for Ulster's return Heineken Cup Pool Four clash at home to Northampton on Saturday (kick-off 6pm).

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Saracens v Munster preview

    Saracens v Munster preview

    Saracens have opted to play Owen Farrell at fly-half for their crunch Heineken Cup clash at home to Munster on Sunday.

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Toulon v Sale preview

    Toulon v Sale preview

    Several of Toulon's top players have been left on the replacements bench for their Heineken Cup Pool Six match at home to Sale on Sunday.

  • Friday, 14. December, 2012
    Saints out to upset the odds

    Saints out to upset the odds

    Northampton will aim to climb off the canvas on Saturday and revive their Heineken Cup hopes against opponents who are unbeaten this season.

  • Thursday, 13. December, 2012
    Hartley hit with two-week ban

    Hartley hit with two-week ban

    Northampton captain Dylan Hartley has received a two-week ban after being cited for foul play in a Heineken Cup game.

  • Thursday, 13. December, 2012
    Edinburgh welcome back Cairns

    Edinburgh welcome back Cairns

    Scotland centre Ben Cairns returns for the first time in 15 months as Edinburgh tackle Racing Metro in the Heineken Cup on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 12. December, 2012
    No progress in ERC talks

    No progress in ERC talks

    A meeting of ERC stakeholders brought about no agreement regarding the ongoing discussions about the future of European club rugby tournaments.

  • Tuesday, 11. December, 2012
    Hartley hearing set for Thursday

    Hartley hearing set for Thursday

    Northampton captain Dylan Hartley's disciplinary hearing for an alleged strike on Rory Best will be heard in Dublin on Thursday.