ERC revamp showpiece tournaments
2009-06-16 20:20:20
The Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup tournaments from next season (2009/10) will see a number of format and qualification changes that are aimed at enhancing the profile and stature of European club rugby’s two showpiece tournaments.
Clegg eager to learn from the best
2009-06-16 12:43:40
Rory Clegg has spend much of his young career learning from Jonny Wilkinson and now, having moved to Harlequins, is keen to follow the advise of another world-class No.10, All Black Nick Evans.
Tindall: 'We need to know'
2009-06-11 15:33:58
England and Gloucester centre Mike Tindall has publically called on the hierarchy at Kingsholm to clarify the position of seemingly under-fire head coach Dean Ryan as soon as possible.
'Luck is important in the Heineken Cup'
2009-06-11 15:29:00
Cardiff Blues boss Dai Young says his team are going to need a little bit of luck if they are going to make it out of their difficult Heineken Cup group next season.
Horgan disappointed with ARU
2009-06-10 14:57:43
Leinster wing Shane Horgan has blamed the Australian Rugby Union for forcing Rocky Elsom to leave the Irish Province in order to continue his international career.
Dragons star forced to retire
2009-06-10 10:23:55
Dragons centre Marc Stcherbina has been forced to retire from rugby following a serious neck injury he incurred playing for the Dragons in their Heineken Cup match against Toulouse earlier this season.
Moffat: 'Gunners need to fire'
2009-06-09 21:26:01
Edinburgh assistant coach Rob Moffat stressed the team needs to get off to a positive start in the Heineken Cup after the Magners League runner's up were drawn to face Bath, Stade Francais and Ulster in the Pool stages of the competition.
Lineen: 'Bring on the H'Cup'
2009-06-09 16:44:40
The Glasgow Warriors have been presented with a "great opportunity" after being handed a favourable Heineken Cup draw, according to head coach Sean Lineen.
2009/10 Heineken Cup Draw
2009-06-09 14:26:59
Heineken Cup Champions Leinster will face London Irish, Scarlets and Brive in the Pool stages when they defend their prestigious title in the 15th season of Europe's premier club rugby tournament kicking-off on the weekend of 9/10/11 October.
Foden: 'Saints can mix it up'
2009-06-09 14:24:21
Northampton Saints' Ben Foden says that his team have shown the ability to play a physical or free-flowing game, and this adaptability will make them competitive in next year's Heineken Cup.
Dragons sneak in through back door
2009-05-30 00:54:00
Newport Gwent Dragons claimed the final place in the 2009/10 Heineken Cup tournament when they beat Calvisano in the 24th -lace play-off match at Centro Sportivo San Michele on Friday.
Harlequins get their business done
2009-05-28 20:20:37
Harlequins have confirmed the changes to their playing squad for next season, including the recruiting of flyhalf talent Rory Clegg and the departure of South African centre De Wet Barry.
Dragons return for HC qualifier
2009-05-28 17:57:53
Hoani MacDonald and Ashley Smith both make their returns from injury to start for the Dragons side against Rugby Calvisano in Italy for the crucial Heineken Cup qualification match on Friday.
Statistics - Heineken Cup Final
2009-05-26 14:23:57
It was tense and took a brilliant penalty goal in the last 10 minutes to produce a three-point victory. We give some statistics from the match.
Celtic Rugby hails their Champions
2009-05-26 12:20:04
Celtic Rugby added their congratulations to Heineken Cup winners Leinster after they proved themselves to be the best team in Europe this season with a 19-16 victory over English Premiership Champions, Leicester Tigers, on Saturday.
Calvisano stand in Dragons path
2009-05-25 16:18:04
Following the results in the Italian Super 10 semifinals, Newport Gwent Dragons will be facing Rugby Calvisano in the Heineken Cup 24th place playoff on Friday.
Leinster fans shocked Cheika
2009-05-25 13:54:24
Leinster head coach Michael Cheika has thanked the Irish provinces loyal fans for the 'unbelievable' support they showed the team during their Heineken Cup Final triumph over Leicester Tigers.
Tigers vow final return
2009-05-25 13:48:18
Nothing inspires a team to fight harder than a heartbreaking defeat - that's the view of England lock Ben Kay anyway, expressing his belief that the Leicester Tigers will be 'chomping at the bit' to return to the Heineken Cup Final next season.
'My life is in France' says Dupuy
2009-05-25 11:35:48
Leicester scrumhalf Julien Dupuy has hinted that his time at Welford Road has come to an end - insisting that he will be playing Heineken Cup rugby next season, just not with the Tigers.
Cockerill: 'We gave it our all'
2009-05-24 13:49:51
Leicester coach Richard Cockerill refused to blame the demands of a lengthy season for the Tigers' failure to win a third European Cup title, saying they'd given their all.
'Rocky's the best I've played with'
2009-05-24 13:47:19
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll said Rocky Elsom was the best player he played with after the Australia flank man-of-the-match display Leinster's European Cup final win over Leicester.
'I'll be okay' claims O'Driscoll
2009-05-24 03:49:00
Brian O'Driscoll was optimistic the shoulder injury he suffered during Leinster's European Cup final win over Leicester would not harm his chances of playing for the British and Irish Lions.
Leicester Tigers player ratings
2009-05-23 23:17:29
rugby365's Tim Human rates all the Leicester players.
Cheika hails 'outstanding' Rocky
2009-05-23 23:14:57
Michael Cheika has paid tribute to his Man-of-the-Match Australian star Rocky Elsom, not only for his performance during the Final on Saturday, but for his efforts over his last 12 months at the club.
Leinster player ratings
2009-05-23 23:12:25
Check out rugby365's ratings of all the Leinster players.
