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
Sanderson to lead Warriors two more seasons
12 August 2009 17:18pm
By Angelina Lacroix
Worcester Warriors has announced that their currently captain Pat Sanderson has agreed a new two-year contract extension, which will see him remain at Sixways until 2012.
The back row joined Worcester Warriors for the start of the 2004/05 season. The 31-year-old started every game in his first year with the club and was later nominated for the Zurich Player of the Season and the PRA Players' Player of the Year.
Sanderson has now played 115 games for the club and won two times the European Challenge Cup in 2001 and 2004 with the Harlequins.
Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock is delighted that his captain had chosen to commit to the club a year early, with his current deal set to run until the end of the 2009/10 campaign.
"It is fantastic news that Pat Sanderson has decided to extend his term at Warriors. Pat has always been the consummate professional, an outstanding performer, great player and top leader during his time at the club.
His motivational skills and leadership qualities have been incredibly impressive, hence my decision to continue to ask Pat to captain the Warriors but also extend his term as a player." said Ruddoch.
The 2008 European Challenge Cup finalists will start their European Challenge Cup campaign at home by hosting Montpellier on Thursday, 8 October at 7.45pm.
Sanderson has now played 115 games for the club and won two times the European Challenge Cup in 2001 and 2004 with the Harlequins.
Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock is delighted that his captain had chosen to commit to the club a year early, with his current deal set to run until the end of the 2009/10 campaign.
"It is fantastic news that Pat Sanderson has decided to extend his term at Warriors. Pat has always been the consummate professional, an outstanding performer, great player and top leader during his time at the club.
His motivational skills and leadership qualities have been incredibly impressive, hence my decision to continue to ask Pat to captain the Warriors but also extend his term as a player." said Ruddoch.
The 2008 European Challenge Cup finalists will start their European Challenge Cup campaign at home by hosting Montpellier on Thursday, 8 October at 7.45pm.
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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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