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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Amlin Challenge Cup
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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
Watch Rugby... On Your Mobile Phone
12 January 2006 18:56pm
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The Rugby Fan's Dilemma - Catch this weekend's Heineken Cup action, or dutifully carry out your Christmas shopping. Why not do both? Now you can shop and still watch the rugby this Friday and Saturday on your mobile phone!
Friday 9th December - The third round of matches in Europe's premier club rugby tournament, the Heineken Cup, kicks off this weekend with Irish interest focusing on the hopes of Ulster who host Saracens on Friday night, Munster who travel to The Dragons and Leinster who welcome Bourgoin on Saturday.
Vodafone Ireland, ERC, organisers of the Heineken Cup, and Setanta Sports have teamed up to offer "almost live" extensive highlights of Heineken Cup clashes while the games are being played, ensuring that busy Christmas shoppers can keep close watch on all the weekend's rugby action. The service is available for only €2.99 a week as part of Vodafone live!, where subscribers can also download English Premiership and Champions League goals.
Specifics about the service
Seven video clips are available, capturing the best edits from each match and keeping customers informed of all the Heineken Cup rugby action both during and after play. The first download, taken from the first fifteen minutes of play, is available before half-time and full match highlights are available fifteen minutes after game end.
Customers can subscribe to the Heineken Cup action via the Sports Unlimited package on Vodafone live! The weekly subscription is €2.99 with €9.99 for the monthly. In addition to the Heineken Cup action, customers also get unlimited access to Premiership goals, The Hub, Champions League and Sky Sports as part of the package.
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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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