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.
ERC
ERC
Latest ERC News
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.
Heineken Cup
Heineken Cup
Latest Heineken Cup News
19 May, 13:35
They all agreed the 18th Heineken Cup final was one of the most physical and absorbing of all-time and the media were still shaking their heads in disbelief at how ASM Clermont Auvergne failed to win in Dublin.
19 May, 12:58
Following the epic Dublin 2013 finals which featured Heineken Cup success for Toulon and an Amlin Challenge Cup victory for Leinster Rugby, there was good news on the qualification front for Perpignan and Connacht Rugby who both secured places in the 2013/14 Heineken Cup.
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.
Heineken Cup Teams
 |  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |  |
Amlin Challenge Cup
Amlin Challenge Cup
Latest Amlin Challenge Cup News
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.
Amlin Challenge Cup Teams
 |  |  | |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  | |  |
News
Tough build up needed for Quarter-finals - Jauzion
31 March 2009 17:05pm
By Angelina Lacroix
France centre Yannick Jauzion believes Toulouse's tough run into the quarter-finals with games against Stade Francais and Brive will stand to the three-time champions when they face Cardiff at the Millennium Stadium.
The current French champions defeated Stade Francais 15 to 11 on Saturday in Top 14 action and travel to fifth place Brive this weekend before their trip to the Millennium Stadium for their ninth Heineken Cup quarter-final appearance on Saturday, 11 April.
Speaking to Rugbyrama.com the double Heineken Cup winner and international centre said, "The Stade Français match was a very good preparation for use for the game against Cardiff.
It was a tough game and there was a lot of intensity from both sides. We really had to fight to win. Next weekend's away trip to Brive will be also good for us. Brive are currently in very good form and they will not be easy to beat in front of their supporters. It's always good for the team to play high level games before a Heineken Cup quarter-final. "
Head Coach Guy Noves is expected to take the opportunity to rest some key players this weekend with international back row Thierry Dusautoir and prop Benoit Lecouls set to be left out of the squad.
Speaking to Rugbyrama.com the double Heineken Cup winner and international centre said, "The Stade Français match was a very good preparation for use for the game against Cardiff.
It was a tough game and there was a lot of intensity from both sides. We really had to fight to win. Next weekend's away trip to Brive will be also good for us. Brive are currently in very good form and they will not be easy to beat in front of their supporters. It's always good for the team to play high level games before a Heineken Cup quarter-final. "
Head Coach Guy Noves is expected to take the opportunity to rest some key players this weekend with international back row Thierry Dusautoir and prop Benoit Lecouls set to be left out of the squad.
Tournament Partners
Tournament Suppliers
Broadcast Partners
Media Partners
