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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Heineken Cup Final Ambassador Travels To China
12 January 2006 18:57pm
By Pete Griffin
Heineken Cup Final Ambassadors Claire Evans and Ieuan Evans
© Welsh Rugby Pics
Cardiff Blues play Calvisano in Round 3 of the Heineken Cup on Saturday 10 December at Calvisano's Centro Sportive San Michele, but Blues fans could be forgiven for having one eye on further shores on as one of their own is competing in the finals of the Miss World contest in Sanya, China.
Heineken Cup Final Ambassador, Claire Evans won the Miss Wales title in July, and will now compete in the "Grand Final" alongside over 120 contestants from all corners of the globe on December 10.
Blues fan Claire, 22, travelled to China earlier in November just weeks after helping to launch the 11th Heineken Cup tournament at Cardiff Castle.
And the Blues are calling on all their fans to get out their mobile phones and vote for Claire. You can cast your vote for her by texting mw220 and sending it to 81106 or by calling 0901 111 2005 and voting mw220.
Each contestant will be allocated a number for worldwide SMS voting or via the Voting Hotline in their particular country. Viewers may vote for two contestants from their continent to go through to the Miss World Final, although there is no limit on the number of votes they may cast.
At the close of voting points will be awarded according to a voting-points structure. An effective formula will ensure that votes from all countries equate, regardless of the size of population, voting medium or overall number of votes.
Viewers will have the chance to cast votes for their favourite girls until 12 hours before the start of the two-hour live televised Final.
Claire is a keen sportswoman and hopes to pursue her dream of representing Wales in the woman's marathon event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi.
To cast your vote text mw220 and send it to 81106.
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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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