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  • 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.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Toulouse deny brave Gloucester

    Toulouse deny brave Gloucester

    Toulouse were given an almighty scare in their opening Heineken Cup tie before digging deep to beat Gloucester 21-17 at Stade Ernest-Wallon.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Sarries off to perfect start

    Sarries off to perfect start

    Saracens made the perfect start to their Heineken Cup campaign with a convincing 42-17 victory over Treviso at Vicarage Road.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Gray helps Glasgow shock Bath

    Gray helps Glasgow shock Bath

    Richie Gray scored a dramatic last-gasp try to earn Glasgow an unlikely 26-21 win over Bath in their Heineken Cup Pool Three clash at Firhill.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Cockerill hits out at referee

    Cockerill hits out at referee

    Richard Cockerill voiced his frustration after Leicester failed to secure the bonus-point against Aironi in northern Italy.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Booth: We weren't good enough

    Booth: We weren't good enough

    Head coach Toby Booth made no excuses after London Irish slumped to a 20-19 home defeat at the hands of Edinburgh in the Heineken Cup.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    McGahan lauds 'special' O'Gara

    McGahan lauds 'special' O'Gara

    Munster head coach Tony McGahan hailed Ronan O'Gara after he landed a dramatic last-gasp drop goal to deny Northampton at Thomond Park.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    O'Gara glory, Tigers claim win

    O'Gara glory, Tigers claim win

    Ronan O'Gara rescued a stunning 23-21 win for Munster as his injury-time drop goal sunk Northampton in Heineken Cup Pool One at Thomond Park.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Last-gasp O'Gara sinks Saints

    Last-gasp O'Gara sinks Saints

    Ronan O'Gara rescued a miraculous win from the jaws of defeat as his injury-time drop goal floored Northampton 23-21 at Thomond Park.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011

    McLaughlin hails Ravenhill heroes

    Ulster head coach Brian McLaughlin hailed his side as heroes after their hard-fought European Cup win over ASM Clermont Auvergne.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Ulster battle past Clermont

    Ulster battle past Clermont

    Ulster made the perfect start to their Heineken Cup campaign with a battling 16-11 win over Clermont-Auvergne in a pulsating encounter.