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
Duncan Jones to Captain Ospreys
27 June 2006 15:27pm
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Duncan Jones in action for Ospreys
Prop Duncan Jones will captain Ospreys in their bid to become the first Welsh team to lift the Heineken Cup.
With 32 Heineken Cup caps to his credit, Jones will lead Welsh side Ospreys in the Heineken Cup in Pool 3 against Calvisano, Sale Sharks and Stade Francais.
Duncan believes the Ospreys, who have made no secret of their ambition to become the first Welsh team to lift the Heineken Cup and regain the Celtic League title they relinquished to Ulster last season, have assembled a squad of stars capable of taking on the best Europe can throw at it.
"The region has shown its ambition with strong signings and, with the boys returning from long-term injury, I am sure supporters will see a strong Ospreys side next season," Jones said.
"It is an honour to be asked to captain the Ospreys, although I am fortunate to have already stood in during what was quite a difficult time last year following Barry's injury. We have a good mix of youth and experience and I will get a lot of help as we have decision makers throughout the side, "
Head Coach of Ospreys, Lyn Jones said:
"We decided some time ago that Duncan was the man to lead us into what will be a big season for the Ospreys. He led Wales with distinction in Argentina and has already proven to be a fine Ospreys Captain when he stepped up last season. He leads by example both on and off the field, knows how to read a game, has sound judgement and has respect from throughout the squad"
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