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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Falcons Sign Aussie World Cup Winner
16 February 2005 14:30pm
By Pete Griffin
Owen Finegan will join the Falcons as they attempt to become Kings of Europe
Nick Laham
Heineken Cup quarter-finalists Newcastle Falcons have strengthened their squad for next season by signing Australian World Cup winner Owen Finegan on a two-year deal.
The 32-year-old ACT Brumbies back row star, who currently has 51 caps to his name, made his Test debut against Wales in 1996. As well as playing in the Wallabies' 1999 World Cup side he also figured in all three Tests in their 2001 series triumph over the British & Irish Lions.
He will arrive in the UK with two Super 12 titles under his belt with the Brumbies and seeking to add a Heineken Cup crown to his collection.
"Owen is a world class player, and his decision to join us despite interest from other top sides is an indication of where we are heading as a club," said Falcons director of rugby Rob Andrew.
"He offers us a real physical presence in the pack as well as great experience, and is the sort of seasoned international player who can make a big difference for us.
"I see this signing being every bit as significant as the likes of Matthew Burke or Colin Charvis, and we look forward to working with Owen during the summer ahead of what promises to be an exciting season for us with all the players we have in place so far."
"It will be an interesting challenge for me and my family to be part of the Falcons' future success, and hopefully I can play my part for the team both on and off the pitch, following in the footsteps of two recent Australians who have gone to Newcastle - Andrew Blades and Matt Burke."
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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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