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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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.
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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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Leeds Carnegie offer Goodridge fresh start
5 July 2007 11:41am
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Leeds Carnegie have announced their seventh signing of the summer with Gloucester full back Jon Goodridge, 26, joining the club on a two year contract.
Goodridge made over 50 appearances for Gloucester since making his debut as a teenager in 2000 and won the club's Young Player of the Year award in 2004. He lost his place in the Gloucester team last season to former Leeds star Iain Balshaw but sees the move to Headingley Carnegie as a fresh start for him and an opportunity to recapture his earlier form.
"I was at Gloucester for a long time but I am really excited about the new challenge of coming to Leeds. I can't wait to get started at training and for the season to start. Ironically, we have got Gloucester first up here at Headingley Carnegie so I will be looking forward to coming up against a few old friends. Word got round that I was joining Leeds after the fixture list came out and there has been a bit of banter already and I'm sure there will be even more by the time the first game of the season comes around.
"I was on loan at Pertemps Bees for parts of last season which included the two games against Leeds and I was very impressed by the squad who are already here. I believe I am a Premiership player and I am going to jump at the opportunity that Stuart Lancaster has given me here at Leeds. It will be good to be part of an ambitious side and hopefully I can help the team achieve our goals for next season," added the former England U21 star.
Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster added, "Jon brings with him Premiership experience and a desire to prove himself that he can play at the highest level, something he has already shown in his career. He possesses an excellent long range kicking game and, being left footed, improves our ability to kick to either side of the field. In addition to his kicking game, he has proved to be an excellent counter attacker and I am sure he will develop even further under our attacking systems."
The other new signings in the close season are Alberto Di Bernardo, Vili Ma'asi (both Cornish Pirates), Joe Bedford, Hendre Fourie, Adam Hopcroft, Erik Lund (all Rotherham) and Andy Tuilagi (Leicester).
Leeds Carnegie begin their Guinness Premiership campaign against Gloucester on Sunday 16th September at Headingley Carnegie. The first pre-season game is against Doncaster at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday 26th August
"I was at Gloucester for a long time but I am really excited about the new challenge of coming to Leeds. I can't wait to get started at training and for the season to start. Ironically, we have got Gloucester first up here at Headingley Carnegie so I will be looking forward to coming up against a few old friends. Word got round that I was joining Leeds after the fixture list came out and there has been a bit of banter already and I'm sure there will be even more by the time the first game of the season comes around.
"I was on loan at Pertemps Bees for parts of last season which included the two games against Leeds and I was very impressed by the squad who are already here. I believe I am a Premiership player and I am going to jump at the opportunity that Stuart Lancaster has given me here at Leeds. It will be good to be part of an ambitious side and hopefully I can help the team achieve our goals for next season," added the former England U21 star.
Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster added, "Jon brings with him Premiership experience and a desire to prove himself that he can play at the highest level, something he has already shown in his career. He possesses an excellent long range kicking game and, being left footed, improves our ability to kick to either side of the field. In addition to his kicking game, he has proved to be an excellent counter attacker and I am sure he will develop even further under our attacking systems."
The other new signings in the close season are Alberto Di Bernardo, Vili Ma'asi (both Cornish Pirates), Joe Bedford, Hendre Fourie, Adam Hopcroft, Erik Lund (all Rotherham) and Andy Tuilagi (Leicester).
Leeds Carnegie begin their Guinness Premiership campaign against Gloucester on Sunday 16th September at Headingley Carnegie. The first pre-season game is against Doncaster at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday 26th August
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