Heineken Cup Rugby News

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  • Saturday, 8. June, 2013
    WRU bid for finals

    WRU bid for finals

    The Welsh Rugby Union will bid for Cardiff to stage the 2014 Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup finals after France withdrew its application.

  • Thursday, 6. June, 2013
    Tigers expect tough Heineken test

    Tigers expect tough Heineken test

    Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill is expecting a tough pool stage in next season's Heineken Cup after the draw in Dublin.

  • Wednesday, 5. June, 2013
    Saints draw Leinster in Cup

    Saints draw Leinster in Cup

    Northampton will face reigning Amlin Challenge Cup champions Leinster in the pool stages of next season's Heineken Cup.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Wilkinson named player of year

    Wilkinson named player of year

    Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Cup win justifies Kennedy move

    Cup win justifies Kennedy move

    Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Armitage taunting sparks row

    Armitage taunting sparks row

    Toulon's Delon Armitage embroiled in row with past and present players after taunting an opponent.

  • Saturday, 18. May, 2013
    Wilko: 'Better than World Cup'

    Wilko: 'Better than World Cup'

    Jonny Wilkinson described winning the Heineken Cup with Toulon as a bigger achievement than his Rugby World Cup triumph 10 years ago.

  • Saturday, 18. May, 2013

    Heineken glory for Toulon

    Toulon staged a dramatic fightback to edge out French rivals Clermont Auvergne 16-15 in a thrilling Heineken Cup final.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Wilkinson craves one last title

    Wilkinson craves one last title

    Jonny Wilkinson admits he is craving one last title ahead of Toulon's Heineken Cup showdown with Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Clermont v Toulon preview

    Clermont v Toulon preview

    Jonny Wilkinson is one of five England internationals in the Toulon squad for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Clermont Auvergne.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Wilkinson the key for Toulon

    Wilkinson the key for Toulon

    Simon Shaw and Andrew Sheridan both agree Jonny Wilkinson will be Toulon's key man in against Clermont on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 14. May, 2013

    Rougerie facing fitness test

    Captain Aurelien Rougerie is a doubt for Clermont's bid for Heineken Cup glory against Toulon in Dublin on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 28. April, 2013
    Wilkinson plays down Lions talk

    Wilkinson plays down Lions talk

    Jonny Wilkinson played down talk of a Lions call after helping Toulon to their first Heineken Cup final with a 24-12 victory over Saracens.

  • Sunday, 28. April, 2013
    Wilkinson kicks out Saracens

    Wilkinson kicks out Saracens

    Jonny Wilkinson kicked Toulon to their first Heineken Cup final with a flawless display in a 24-12 win over Saracens at Twickenham on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 28. April, 2013
    Byrne relief after 'toughest game'

    Byrne relief after 'toughest game'

    Lee Byrne dubbed it 'the toughest game of our season' after Clermont Auvergne fought past Munster and into their first ever Heineken Cup final.