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  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Ulster earn narrow away win

    Ulster earn narrow away win

    Ulster improved their chances of a home tie in the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup with a 9-8 victory over Castres at Stade Pierre-Antoine.

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Cardiff victorious against Sale

    Cardiff victorious against Sale

    Lloyd Williams was the star of the show as Cardiff Blues rewarded the dedication of their fans by beating Sale 26-14 in the Heineken Cup.

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Saints' Heineken Cup hopes over

    Saints' Heineken Cup hopes over

    Glasgow put an end to Northampton's hopes of a Heineken Cup quarter-final berth as Peter Horne's last-gasp try secured a 27-20 home win.

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Big clash at Welford Road

    Big clash at Welford Road

    European heavyweights Leicester and Toulouse will go head to head on Sunday for a place in this season's Heineken Cup quarter-finals.

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Leicester v Toulouse preview

    Leicester v Toulouse preview

    A sell-out crowd awaits Leicester for their must-win Heineken Cup fixture with European giants Toulouse at Welford Road on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Saracens v Edinburgh preview

    Saracens v Edinburgh preview

    Saracens will be looking to clinch top spot in Pool 1 when they welcome Edinburgh to Vicarage Road on Sunday (kick-off 12.45pm).

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013

    O'Shea hails Quins' maturity

    Harlequins boss Connor O'Shea praised the "mature attitude" of his players after their 16-9 win at Biarritz.

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Cockerill relishing Toulouse clash

    Cockerill relishing Toulouse clash

    Leicester boss Richard Cockerill is relishing the mouthwatering prospect of Sunday's Heineken Cup showdown against Toulouse at Welford Road.

  • Friday, 18. January, 2013
    Connacht edge to win over Zebre

    Connacht edge to win over Zebre

    Connacht completed a hard-earned double over Zebre as they wrapped up the Heineken Cup pool stages with a 25-20 victory on Friday night.

  • Friday, 18. January, 2013
    Perfect six for on-song Quins

    Perfect six for on-song Quins

    Harlequins beat Biarritz 16-9 in sodden conditions in south-west France on Friday to maintain their perfect record in Heineken Cup Pool 3.

  • Friday, 18. January, 2013
    Glasgow v Northampton preview

    Glasgow v Northampton preview

    Northampton are still in with small chance of qualifying for the Heineken Cup last eight as they head into Saturday's clash with Glasgow.

  • Friday, 18. January, 2013
    Cardiff Blues v Sale preview

    Cardiff Blues v Sale preview

    It will be the battle to avoid the Pool 6 wooden spoon on Saturday as Cardiff Blues host Sale in the Heineken Cup.

  • Friday, 18. January, 2013
    Exeter v Leinster preview

    Exeter v Leinster preview

    Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has made two changes in his back division for Saturday's Heineken Cup visit of Leinster (kick-off 6pm).

  • Thursday, 17. January, 2013
    Quins aim to clinch top seeding

    Quins aim to clinch top seeding

    English champions Harlequins are likely to be the top seeds in this season's Heineken Cup quarter-finals if they beat Biarritz on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 17. January, 2013
    Estebanez banned for month

    Estebanez banned for month

    Racing Metro centre Fabrice Estebanez has been banned for four weeks for striking Saracens winger David Strettle.