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  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Bok cited for dangerous tackle

    Saracens's Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in last Sunday's European Cup match against Benetton Treviso.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Brits cited for dangerous tackle

    Brits cited for dangerous tackle

    Saracens' Schalk Brits has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in Sunday's Heineken Cup game against Benetton Treviso.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Roberts misses Exiles clash

    Roberts misses Exiles clash

    Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts will miss Friday's Heineken Cup clash with London Irish with a twisted knee, Justin Burnell has confirmed.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Sarries lose stadium stand-off

    The historical Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Biarritz Olympique to be played in Cape Town will now be played at Newlands and not Cape Town Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Montpellier seeking some magic in Bath

    Montpellier are preparing for their first European Cup match on the road with captain Fulgence Ouedraogo aware they are on the steepest of learning curves after holding champions Leinster to a draw on their tournament debut.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Yachvili to miss Sarries clash

    Yachvili to miss Sarries clash

    Biarritz have confirmed France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili will miss Saturday's Heineken Cup clash with Saracens.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Hape cited over tackle

    Hape cited over tackle

    London Irish's Shontayne Hape has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle during the Heineken Cup defeat at home to Edinburgh on Saturday.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011

    No place like home for Tigers

    Leicester Tigers will be out to turn their woeful home form around when they take on Ulster in their key European Cup clash at Welford Road this weekend, but they know that the Irish side will provide a stern test.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    McCall tips stars to shine

    McCall tips stars to shine

    Saracens go into next weekend's Heineken Cup tie at Biarritz as leaders of Pool Five, with Mark McCall backing his young stars to shine.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Redpath hails Tindall response

    Redpath hails Tindall response

    Bryan Redpath hailed Gloucester centre Mike Tindall as he ended a difficult week with a resolute performance in a 21-17 defeat at Toulouse.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011

    Europe’s Finest Are Back!

    Will the edge-of-the-seat action we all enjoyed in this weekend’s Heineken Cup give food for thought to those in favour of forming a breakaway World Competition, asks Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson? Or should we just enjoy it for the delight that it is?

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011

    Cockerill: Sad to miss bonus point

    Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has admitted he is disappointed his side will return from northern Italy without a try-scoring bonus point but was happy to get an all important away win under his belt in the opening round.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011

    Redpath praises Gloucester

    Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath praised his players' commitment after an epic battle against four-times Heineken Cup Champions Toulouse on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011

    Smit scores as Sarries soar

    John Smit marked his Saracens debut with his first Heineken Cup try as he helped English champions Saracens notch a comfortable 42-17 bonus point start to their campaign.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Glasgow and Sarries claim wins

    Glasgow and Sarries claim wins

    Glasgow, Saracens and Toulouse claimed victories in the Heineken Cup on Sunday.