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  • 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.

  • Saturday, 27. April, 2013
    Clermont hold off Munster

    Clermont hold off Munster

    Clermont Auvergne reached their first Heineken Cup final with a tense 16-10 victory over Munster at Stade de la Mosson on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 27. April, 2013
    Saracens v Toulon preview

    Saracens v Toulon preview

    Saracens will be without flanker Will Fraser in Sunday's Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulon due to a shoulder injury.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013
    Wilko enjoys Twickers memories

    Wilko enjoys Twickers memories

    Jonny Wilkinson is preparing for what is likely to be his final match at the home of English rugby.