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  • Saturday, 6. April, 2013
    Schmidt: Save the Heineken Cup

    Schmidt: Save the Heineken Cup

    Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has called on the warring politicians of European rugby to listen to the supporters to save the Heineken Cup.

  • Saturday, 6. April, 2013
    Cockerill: Toulon will be tough

    Cockerill: Toulon will be tough

    Richard Cockerill readily accepts that Leicester face a huge Heineken Cup task against a "physical and relentless" Toulon team on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 6. April, 2013
    Harlequins v Munster preview

    Harlequins v Munster preview

    Harlequins have made four changes ahead of their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster at The Stoop on Sunday (kick-off 2pm).

  • Saturday, 6. April, 2013
    Toulon v Leicester preview

    Toulon v Leicester preview

    Toulon face the first major hurdle in their quest for a French-European double when they host Leicester in Sunday's Heineken Cup quarter-final.

  • Friday, 5. April, 2013
    Saracens v Ulster preview

    Saracens v Ulster preview

    Arguably the pick of the Heineken Cup quarter-finals comes from Twickenham on Saturday as Saracens take on Ulster (kick-off 6.30pm).

  • Friday, 5. April, 2013
    McCall plots Ulster downfall

    McCall plots Ulster downfall

    Mark McCall has been central to some of Ulster's most glorious moments but on Saturday he will be plotting their Heineken Cup downfall.

  • Friday, 5. April, 2013
    Clermont v Montpellier preview

    Clermont v Montpellier preview

    Clermont are the favourites to book their place in their Heineken Cup semi-finals when they host Montpellier on Saturday (kick-off 3.40pm).

  • Friday, 5. April, 2013
    Farrell predicts big Sarries show

    Farrell predicts big Sarries show

    Owen Farrell feels Saracens love "a big occasion" and he is sure they will perform at their best in their Heineken Cup quarter-final.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    O'Shea ready for biggest day

    O'Shea ready for biggest day

    Conor O'Shea has branded Harlequins' Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster as the biggest occasion in their history.

  • Monday, 1. April, 2013
    Heineken Cup venues unveiled

    Heineken Cup venues unveiled

    The venues for this season's Heineken Cup semi-finals have been confirmed by European Rugby Cup.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013
    O'Connell eyes Quins quarter

    O'Connell eyes Quins quarter

    Paul O'Connell says he is on course to push for a place in Munster's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Harlequins.

  • Wednesday, 30. January, 2013
    Twickenham to host cup showdown

    Twickenham to host cup showdown

    Saracens have announced their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Ulster on April 6 will be played at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 24. January, 2013
    Heineken Cup dates announced

    Heineken Cup dates announced

    Saracens will be the first of England's three representatives to play their Heineken Cup quarter-final tie this season.

  • Monday, 21. January, 2013
    Armitage cited for tip tackle

    Armitage cited for tip tackle

    Delon Armitage has been cited for an alleged tip tackle during Toulon's Heineken Cup defeat against Montpellier.

  • Monday, 21. January, 2013
    Sarries keen on home comforts

    Sarries keen on home comforts

    Saracens are in talks with Barnet Council over staging their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Ulster at their new Allianz Park home.