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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News
Pau Prop Makes Sharks Shift
3 May 2005 17:19pm
By Pete Griffin
Pau prop Lionel Faure has agreed to join Sale Sharks next season - less than a month before facing his new team mates in the European Challenge Cup.
Faure, 27, signed a two-year deal with the Heineken Cup-bound Sharks as coach Phillipe Saint Andre looks to strengthen his squad for next year's campaign.
And Sale fans will get to see Faure in action first-hand when he lines up for current club Pau in the Challenge Cup Final at Oxford's Kassam Stadium on May 21.
Fellow countryman Saint Andre said: "The Sharks front row has been in excellent form all season but the demands of Heineken Cup rugby next year means that I must continue to strengthen this area.
"Lionel is a typical French prop, bristling with aggression and power. He has the added benefit of being an accomplished hooker, giving us excellent cover with both Andy Titterrell and Sebastien Bruno liable to miss games whilst on international duty."
The move comes after the Edgley Road outfit had already swooped to sign Elvis Sevalai'l and Nathan Bonner-Evans from the Neath-Swansea Ospreys.
The pair were released by the Celtic League champions last week and Sale have wasted no time in snapping up 26-year-old back Sevalai'l and No 8 Bonner Evans.
Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " I am delighted to announce the signatures of both Elvis and Nathan. Both players will be valuable additions to my squad. Elvis has enjoyed a great season at The Ospreys playing alongside Gavin Henson.He is a quick athletic skilful footballer with an excellent try scoring record from both centre and wing.
"Nathan is a rugged forward, regarded as one of Wales brightest young talents who I expect to be in contention for a starting place next season.
And Sale fans will get to see Faure in action first-hand when he lines up for current club Pau in the Challenge Cup Final at Oxford's Kassam Stadium on May 21.
Fellow countryman Saint Andre said: "The Sharks front row has been in excellent form all season but the demands of Heineken Cup rugby next year means that I must continue to strengthen this area.
"Lionel is a typical French prop, bristling with aggression and power. He has the added benefit of being an accomplished hooker, giving us excellent cover with both Andy Titterrell and Sebastien Bruno liable to miss games whilst on international duty."
The move comes after the Edgley Road outfit had already swooped to sign Elvis Sevalai'l and Nathan Bonner-Evans from the Neath-Swansea Ospreys.
The pair were released by the Celtic League champions last week and Sale have wasted no time in snapping up 26-year-old back Sevalai'l and No 8 Bonner Evans.
Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " I am delighted to announce the signatures of both Elvis and Nathan. Both players will be valuable additions to my squad. Elvis has enjoyed a great season at The Ospreys playing alongside Gavin Henson.He is a quick athletic skilful footballer with an excellent try scoring record from both centre and wing.
"Nathan is a rugged forward, regarded as one of Wales brightest young talents who I expect to be in contention for a starting place next season.
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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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