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  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Skinner facing Dublin hearing

    Skinner facing Dublin hearing

    Harlequins flanker Will Skinner has been called to attend a disciplinary hearing on Thursday following his red card against Toulouse.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Gough cited

    Gough cited

    Ospreys lock Ian Gough has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Saracens hooker Schalk Brits.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011

    Headbutting Treviso flank in hot water

    Benetton Treviso flank Francesco Minto must attend a disciplinary hearing on December 22 after he was sent off against Biarritz in the Heineken Cup on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011

    Ospreys lock cited

    Ospreys lock Ian Gough has been cited for a dangerous tackle in his team's European Cup clash with Saracens at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    O'Shea fires warning note

    O'Shea fires warning note

    Harlequins celebrated a "special" result as they posted an away win over Toulouse but director of rugby Conor O'Shea sounded a note of caution.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    Mallinder salutes big win

    Mallinder salutes big win

    Jim Mallinder hailed Northampton's display as they claimed a first Heineken Cup win of the season with a 45-0 home victory over Castres.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    McGahan: We have work to do

    McGahan: We have work to do

    Munster head coach Tony McGahan insists his side have plenty to do if they are to be involved in the business end of the competition.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011

    Hard graft set off Saints fireworks

    Northampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder believes hard graft laid the platform for his side's stunning second-half display to defeat Castres Olympique 45-0.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011

    Robshaw: We threw everything at them

    Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw believes his side's 31-24 victory over European giants Toulouse puts their Heineken Cup quarterfinal hopes right back on track this season.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011

    Quins stun mighty Toulouse

    Harlequins claimed a thrilling 31-24 victory over Toulouse at Le Stadium in a stunning game of rugby on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011

    Saints smash hapless Castres

    A sensational second-half display saw Northampton Saints secure a first Heineken Cup success of the year with a 45-0 triumph over Castres on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011
    Quins shock Toulouse in France

    Quins shock Toulouse in France

    Harlequins claimed a shock 31-24 victory at four-time champions Toulouse to throw Pool Six of the Heineken Cup wide open on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011
    Saints clatter sorry Castres

    Saints clatter sorry Castres

    Northampton collected their first Heineken Cup win of the season with a bonus-point 45-0 success over Castres at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011
    Sale cruise to cup triumph

    Sale cruise to cup triumph

    Sale Sharks kept themselves in the hunt for a place in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup with a 41-21 win over Agen at Edgeley Park.

  • Sunday, 18. December, 2011

    Unbeaten Munster roll on

    Munster took firm control of their Heineken Cup pol with their fourth successive victory, 19-13 over their nearest rivals Scarlets, who are in second place five points adrift.