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	Harlequins misconduct complaints hearing adjourned
	3 Jul, 16:34
	An independent Disciplinary Committee, which convened in London yesterday (Thursday, 2 July) and today (Friday, 3 July), to hear Misconduct Complaints under the Heineken Cup 2008/09 Disciplinary Rules brought against Harlequins has now adjourned.
	Harlequins Misconduct Complaints Hearing
	1 Jul, 00:00
	An independent Disciplinary Committee will be convened in London on Thursday, 2 July, and Friday, 3 July, 2009, to hear Misconduct Complaints under the Heineken Cup 2008/09 Disciplinary Rules brought against Harlequins.
	Market Movers
	26 Jun, 11:40
	The transfer market is hotting up as the clubs across Europe gear-up for the 2009/10 season. ercrugby.com is watching the announcements and media speculation so you don't have to.
	Heineken Cup quarter-final windfall for Limerick
	23 Jun, 14:33
	An economic impact study released by Munster Rugby has revealed that the Heineken Cup quarter-final against Ospreys in Thomond Park in April 2009, generated ?10.5 million for Limerick City.
	New look European Challenge Cup
	16 Jun, 15:50
	With three Heineken Cup teams qualifying for the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals from next season. ercrugby.com got the calculator out to see how that would have worked in previous seasons.
	Format and qualification changes for Europe
	15 Jun, 15:56
	The Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup tournaments from next season (2009/10) will see a number of format and qualification changes that are aimed at enhancing the profile and stature of European club rugby's two showpiece tournaments.
	Redpath steps up at Gloucester
	12 Jun, 11:39
	Bryan Redpath has stepped up to lead Gloucester Rugby as Head Coach through their Pool 2 Heineken Cup campaign following the announcement that Dean Ryan has left the club.
	European Challenge Cup Pool Draw 2009/10
	10 Jun, 17:51
	The draw for the composition of the Pools for the European Challenge Cup 2009/2010 will take place on Monday, 15 June.
	Pool Draw in pictures
	10 Jun, 10:49
	The Heineken Cup Pool draw took place in Stade de France on Tuesday and ercrugby.com had a photographer there to capture the behind the scenes action.
	Watch live Streaming of the Heineken Cup draw.
	9 Jun, 10:15
	The draw for the composition of the six Pools of four teams each for the 15th Heineken Cup tournament will take place in Paris at 12 noon local time.
	Paris tickets sell like hot croissants
	8 Jun, 10:45
	More than half the tickets available for public sale for the Paris 2010 Heineken Cup final at Stade de France on Saturday, 22 May, 2010 have been sold already - almost a year ahead of the showpiece occasion.
	Guide to the Pool Draw
	5 Jun, 09:08
	The Heineken Cup Pool draw takes place on Tuesday (11am) with live coverage on ercrugby.com. Follow every step in the process with ercrugby.com's guide to the draw.
	Julien Frier,Decision
	4 Jun, 13:37
	Julien Frier, the Bourgoin back row forward (No 6), appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin Thursday, 4 June, 2009, as a result of a citing arising from the European Challenge Cup final against Northampton Saints at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday, 22 May, 2009.
	Thomas Genevois Decision
	4 Jun, 13:32
	Thomas Genevois, the Bourgoin replacement (No 18), appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin Thursday, 4 June, 2009, following his red card during the European Challenge Cup final against Northampton Saints at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday, 22 May, 2009.
	Heineken Cup Pools Draw 2009/10 will be streamed live
	3 Jun, 13:32
	The draw for the composition of the six Pools of four teams each for the 15th Heineken Cup tournament will take place in Paris next Tuesday at 12 noon local time and will be streamed live on ercrugby.com
	Thomas Genevois red card
	29 May, 14:35
	Thomas Genevois, the Bourgoin replacement (No 18), is due to appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin on Thursday, 4 June, 2009...
	Cup overflows with champions
	28 May, 11:58
	Leinster are the ninth Heineken Cup champions - and they will be joined in next season's tournament by all but one of those previous eight winners.
	Julien Frier citing
	26 May, 17:04
	Julien Frier, the Bourgoin back row forward (No 6), is due to appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin on Thursday, 4 June, 2009...
	Paris 2010 tickets on sale now
	25 May, 07:53
	Tickets for the Paris 2010 Heineken Cup final at Stade de France, Saint Denis on Saturday 22, May 2010 go on sale on Monday, 25 May, 2009.
	Champions Leinster in Tier 1
	24 May, 19:57
	Leinster may be basking in the glory of being crowned Heineken Cup champions for 2009, but they won't have to wait long before finding out who they will face when they begin their defence next season.
	Heineken Cup fever grips Edinburgh
	21 May, 08:10
	The coveted Heineken Cup trophy arrived in Edinburgh yesterday afternoon - ahead of an army of supporters of the two teams, Leicester Tigers and Leinster, who will contest Saturday's Murrayfield final.
	Quinlan suspensions stands
	20 May, 18:59
	An independent Appeal Committee on Wednesday, 20 May, 2009, dismissed the appeal brought by Alan Quinlan, the Munster back row forward (No 6), against the decision of an independent Disciplinary Committee.
	ERC appoints first Match Officials Performance Manager
	20 May, 13:28
	Donal Courtney, the former international referee, has been appointed as ERC's first Match Officials Performance Manager.
	Heineken Cup qualifiers 2009/10
	14 May, 17:47
	Northampton Saints and Bourgoin will be playing for a prestigious European title when they clash in the European Challenge Cup final at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday, 22 May - and also a place in next season's Heineken Cup...
	Alan Quinlan decision
	13 May, 18:23
	Alan Quinlan, the Munster back row forward (No 6), appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin today (Wednesday, 13 May, 2009), as a result of a citing arising from the Heineken Cup semi-final match against Leinster at Croke Park, Dublin, on Saturday, 2 May, 2009.
	Picture competition "Who have you met in Europe?" and the winner is...
	8 May, 11:02
	ercrugby.com had lots of entries for its "Who have you met in Europe competition. Checkout some of the entries in our gallery.
	Alan Quinlan hearing
	7 May, 16:49
	Alan Quinlan, the Munster back row forward (No 6), is due to appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin on Wednesday, 13 May, 2009, as a result of a citing arising from the Heineken Cup semi-final match against Leinster at Croke Park, Dublin, on Saturday, 2 May, 2009.
	European Challenge Cup Final: Northampton Saints v Bourgoin
	7 May, 12:38
	Following formal representations from European Challenge Cup finalists Bourgoin and the French club's body, the LNR, ERC has agreed to move the Challenge Cup final from Gloucester's Kingsholm to The Twickenham Stoop on Friday, 22 May (kick-off 7.45pm local time).
	Quinlan Cited
	4 May, 15:16
	Alan Quinlan, the Munster back row forward (No 6), is due to appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee as a result of a citing arising from the Heineken Cup semi-final against Leinster at Croke Park.
	Edinburgh 2009 Final Ticket Update
	3 May, 15:04
	The Edinburgh 2009 Heineken Cup final will be played at Murrayfield on Saturday, 23 May kick-off 5.30pm. The remaining tickets for the final will be available from the the two clubs involved.
	Alesana Tuilagi appeal hearing
	29 Apr, 14:35
	An independent Appeal Committee will convene in Glasgow on Thursday, 30 April, 2009 to hear the appeal lodged by Alesana Tuilagi, the Leicester Tigers wing (No 11), against the decision of an independent Disciplinary Committee.
	Kearney ruled out of Munster clash
	27 Apr, 21:02
	Grand Slam Irish full back Rob Kearney will miss Leinster's Heineken Cup semi-final shoot-out with Munster at Croke Park on Saturday.
	Alesana Tuilagi to miss Heineken Cup semi-final
	23 Apr, 18:07
	Alesana Tuilagi, the Leicester Tigers wing (No 11), appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin today (Thursday, 23 April)...
	Alesana Tuilagi citing
	17 Apr, 11:17
	Alesana Tuilagi, the Leicester Tigers wing (No 11), is due to appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee in Dublin on Thursday, 23 April...
	Semi-final referees
	16 Apr, 17:44
	Leading Welsh referee Nigel Owens will take charge of the all-Ireland Heineken Cup semi-final showdown between Munster and Leinster at Croke Park on Saturday, 2 May.
	Alesana Tuilagi citing
	14 Apr, 13:31
	Alesana Tuilagi, the Leicester Tigers wing (No 11), is due to appear before an independent Disciplinary Committee as a result of a citing arising from the Heineken Cup quarter-final match against Bath Rugby at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday, 11 April, 2009.
	ERC and EDF Extend European Club Rugby Partnership
	9 Apr, 11:13
	EDF, the global energy supplier, has extended its sponsorship of European club rugby's two leading tournaments, the Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup.
	European tournament with global appeal
	7 Apr, 18:31
	The weekend's games - two in England, one in Wales and one in Ireland - offer something to everyone with players from each of the countries involved - England, Ireland, Wales and France - as well as 10 other nations.
	Last chance to win Heineken Cup quarter-finals tickets
	3 Apr, 14:20
	here is your last chance to win a pair of tickets for the Heineken Cup quarter-final of your choice...
	ERC European Ranking Points
	2 Apr, 17:17
	The Heineken Cup quarter-finalists will do battle on the weekend of April 11 / 12 to secure coveted last four places - as well as competing to secure valuable ERC European Ranking points for the 2009/10 Heineken Cup draw for the composition of the six Pools.