18 May, 15:44
It's down to the wire now for the five contenders who have been shortlisted for the ultimate individual accolade in northern hemisphere rugby, ERC European Player of the Year 2013.
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14 May, 15:49
With the build-up to the Dublin 2013 European club rugby finals intensifying by the day, the four elite clubs of ASM Clermont Auvergne, Toulon, Leinster Rugby and Stade Francais Paris, who are focused on their quest for Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup silverware respectively, won't be the only clubs with Europe on their mind over the weekend of 17 and 18 May.
2 May, 18:59
Benoit August of Biarritz Olympique and Perpignan's Daniel Leo have been suspended for four weeks and two weeks respectively following citing complaints arising from last weekend's Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals.
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18 May, 21:07
No sooner had he lifted the Heineken Cup than Jonny Wilkinson switched his focus on to the next task - trying to keep Toulon on course for a European Cup and Top 14 double.
18 May, 20:59
Bernard Laporte celebrated Toulon's 21-year wait for another trophy - but admitted he had had his doubts they would go on and lift the Heineken Cup when ASM Clermont Auvergne went nine points clear with over half an hour to play.
18 May, 19:33
Delon Armitage scored Toulon's match-winning try - but never had a doubt that Jonny Wilkinson would kick the conversion that would give them the lead for the first time with just minutes to spare.
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18 May, 10:54
This one is for Joe and Isa - that was the tribute Amlin Man of the Match Jonny Sexton paid to his coach and team-mate in the wake of their 34-13 Amlin Challenge Cup final triumph over Stade Francais Paris at the RDS.
17 May, 23:37
There was another dose of European disappointment for Sergio Parisse and his team but the Stade Francais Paris captain paid handsome tribute to Leinster following their 34-13 victory at the RDS.
17 May, 23:15
Now for the elusive double - that was the defiant message from Joe Schmidt after they had lifted the third European title of his reign.
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Byrne Signs Four Year Deal with Ospreys
27 February 2008 16:57pm
By Angelina Lacroix
The Ospreys player Lee Byrne
Wales international wing Lee Byrne has signed a new four year contract with Heineken Cup quarter-finalists the Ospreys.
Byrne joined the Ospreys in 2006 after a short spell with Llanelli Scarlets and has become a regular starter for the ambitious Welsh region. Since moving to the Liberty Stadium the wing has scored six tries for the Ospreys in the Heineken Cup including the match winning score against Bourgoin in Round 6.
The 27 year old is looking forward to his first Heineken Cup quarter-final and is hoping that Ospreys can become one of the leading clubs in Europe.
"I'm delighted to be able to extend my contract for another four years and I'm excited about the challenges that lie ahead, both for myself personally, and for the Ospreys. With our first ever Heineken Cup quarter-final coming up over the next few weeks, there are exciting times ahead for us and these are the type of games that all rugby players want to be involved in. The Ospreys are on the verge of big things and I'm looking forward to helping the region move onto the next level, which is to establish ourselves as one of Europe's leading sides" he said.
Ospreys are joined in the last eight by fellow Welsh region Cardiff Blues and will face Saracens and Toulouse respectively.
Watch the exclusive ercrugby.com interview with Ospreys Head Coach Lyn Jones as he looks ahead to their first Heineken Cup knock-out campaign.
The 27 year old is looking forward to his first Heineken Cup quarter-final and is hoping that Ospreys can become one of the leading clubs in Europe.
"I'm delighted to be able to extend my contract for another four years and I'm excited about the challenges that lie ahead, both for myself personally, and for the Ospreys. With our first ever Heineken Cup quarter-final coming up over the next few weeks, there are exciting times ahead for us and these are the type of games that all rugby players want to be involved in. The Ospreys are on the verge of big things and I'm looking forward to helping the region move onto the next level, which is to establish ourselves as one of Europe's leading sides" he said.
Ospreys are joined in the last eight by fellow Welsh region Cardiff Blues and will face Saracens and Toulouse respectively.
Watch the exclusive ercrugby.com interview with Ospreys Head Coach Lyn Jones as he looks ahead to their first Heineken Cup knock-out campaign.
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18 May 13
Get the final words pf both coaches and captains ahead of the biggest club game of their careers. Press Confernce with Toulon and ASM
16 May 13
Finals Edition: Listen to the best guide to the European Rugby Cup Finals weekend in Dublin, which sees Leinster Rugby take on Stade Francais Paris at the RDS on Friday night in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final and then ASM Clermont Auvergne tackle Toulon in an all-French affair at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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