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  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Biggar boots Ospreys to victory

    Biggar boots Ospreys to victory

    Dan Biggar delivered an immaculate goal-kicking display as the Ospreys launched their Heineken Cup campaign with a 28-21 victory over Biarritz.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011

    Blues not getting carried away

    Cardiff Blues coach Justin Burnell refused to get carried away with his side's superb away from home victory against French outfit Racing Metro in their European Cup opener in Pool Two on the outskirts of Paris on Friday.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Scarlets sink Castres

    Scarlets sink Castres

    The Scarlets got their Heineken Cup Pool One campaign off to an impressive start with a hard-fought 31-23 win over Castres at Parc y Scarlets.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011

    Sexton earns Champions a draw

    Leinster flyhalf Johnny Sexton kicked a last gasp penalty to earn European Cup champions Leinster a 16-all draw against debutants Montpellier at the Stade de la Mosson as the sides shared the points in a titanic battle on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Leicester breeze past Aironi

    Leicester breeze past Aironi

    Leicester kicked off their Heineken Cup campaign with a 28-12 victory over Aironi but failed to secure what could be a crucial bonus point.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Edinburgh edge out Exiles

    Edinburgh edge out Exiles

    Edinburgh came from behind to earn a deserved 20-19 Heineken Cup victory over London Irish at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Leinster grab late draw

    Leinster grab late draw

    Defending champions Leinster salvaged a dramatic 16-16 draw in a thrilling Heineken Cup opener against fired-up newcomers Montpellier.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Two changes for Gloucester

    Two changes for Gloucester

    Bryan Redpath has made minimal changes to his Gloucester side that won at Exeter as his team face Toulouse in the Heineken Cup on Sunday (3pm).

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Smit on Sarries bench

    Smit on Sarries bench

    World Cup-winning captain John Smit is named on the bench for Saracens and is likely to make his debut against Treviso on Sunday (3pm).

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011
    Resilient Quins please O'Shea

    Resilient Quins please O'Shea

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea praised his side's attitude and commitment after they ground out a 25-17 win over Connacht.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011

    Quins go 'mental' and win

    Harlequins Director of Rugby Conor O'Shea was full of praise for his side's mental resolve after they battled past Connacht on Friday.

  • Saturday, 12. November, 2011

    Quins & Cardiff open with wins

    Harlequins took their impressive domestic form on to the European stage as they began their Heineken Cup campaign with yet another win, although this one was in the balance until the final whistle.

  • Friday, 11. November, 2011
    Cardiff give Metro the Blues

    Cardiff give Metro the Blues

    Sam Warburton finally got the French scalp he craved as the Cardiff Blues won 26-20 in their Heineken Cup opener at Racing Metro.

  • Friday, 11. November, 2011
    Harlequins defeat brave Connacht

    Harlequins defeat brave Connacht

    Connacht pushed Harlequins all the way as the Aviva Premiership leaders won 25-17 to hang on to this season's 100 per cent record.

  • Friday, 11. November, 2011
    Mission to Monza for Tigers

    Mission to Monza for Tigers

    Leicester, struggling in the Aviva Premiership, begin another European season on Saturday, albeit on unfamiliar territory.