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  • Friday, 26. April, 2013
    Clermont v Munster preview

    Clermont v Munster preview

    Clermont have made three changes to their squad for Saturday's Heineken Cup semi-final against Munster at the Stade de la Mosson.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013
    Armitage: We're no mercenaries

    Armitage: We're no mercenaries

    Steffon Armitage says Toulon will have a point to prove when they take on Saracens in the Heineken Cup semi-final.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013

    Strettle: Wilko Toulon's key

    Saracens wing David Strettle says Jonny Wilkinson has been the most important of Toulon's many international signings.

  • Thursday, 25. April, 2013
    Smit: Sarries can win double

    Smit: Sarries can win double

    John Smit believes Saracens are fully equipped to maintain their quest for a domestic and European double this season.

  • Friday, 19. April, 2013
    Officials for Heineken ties named

    Officials for Heineken ties named

    Leading Irish referee Alain Rolland will take charge of the Heineken Cup semi-final between Saracens and Toulon at Twickenham on April 28.

  • Thursday, 18. April, 2013
    Armitage warning for Sarries

    Armitage warning for Sarries

    Toulon's Steffon Armitage has warned Saracens that Jonny Wilkinson is "back to his best" ahead of the Heineken Cup semi-final.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Quins to investigate ticket sales

    Quins to investigate ticket sales

    Harlequins have launched an investigation after claiming "many" of their supporters sold tickets on to Munster fans for last Sunday's clash.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Quins fury at Munster tickets

    Quins fury at Munster tickets

    Harlequins are investigating into how thousands of Munster fans bought tickets for their Heineken Cup quarter-final.

  • Sunday, 7. April, 2013

    Wilkinson savours Heineken win

    Jonny Wilkinson admits it was games like their Heineken Cup win over Leicester that made him want to carry on playing.

  • Sunday, 7. April, 2013

    Penney hails O'Connell impact

    Paul O'Connell is tipped to make a big impression for the Lions after leading Munster into the Heineken Cup semi-finals

  • Sunday, 7. April, 2013

    Wilko gives Leicester the boot

    Jonny Wilkinson won a kicking duel with Toby Flood as Toulon edged out Leicester Tigers 21-15 in the Heineken Cup.

  • Sunday, 7. April, 2013

    Munster battle past Quins

    Munster produced a typically robust display to grind out an 18-12 Heineken Cup quarter-final victory over Harlequins

  • Sunday, 7. April, 2013
    McCall hails Sarries work ethic

    McCall hails Sarries work ethic

    Saracens boss Mark McCall saluted his players' "unbelievable" work ethic after they beat Ulster 27-16 to book a Heineken Cup semi-final place.

  • Saturday, 6. April, 2013

    Sarries march into semis

    Saracens completely dominated Ulster on their way to a 27-16 victory and a place in the Heineken Cup semi-finals.

  • Saturday, 6. April, 2013
    Clermont march into HC semis

    Clermont march into HC semis

    Clermont Auvergne marched into the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup with a commanding 36-14 win at home to Montpellier on Saturday.