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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It's Munster for me - Holley
12 April 2009 19:22pm
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Munster home ground, Thomond Park
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Ospreys coach Sean Holley has tipped Munster to win the Heineken Cup after the 43-9 thrashing at Thomond Park.
The reigning champions set up a semi-final clash at Croke Park with Irish rivals Leinster next month following this four-try blitz.
And under-fire Holley reckons the Red Army will reign Europe for the third time in four years.
Holley said: "We have been taught a lot of lessons in every facet of the game both on and off the field.
"We have just gone through a painful experience but we have been beaten by a champion side.
"Munster are the whole package and they will win the tournament again. They are a quality outfit across the park.
"They have excellent overseas stars and a forward pack who gel and have leaders throughout the team. They deserve a lot of credit."
Munster coach Tony McGahan said: "It was a great performance and I was delighted with the way we came out after half time and continued the momentum. But we can always improve."
And under-fire Holley reckons the Red Army will reign Europe for the third time in four years.
Holley said: "We have been taught a lot of lessons in every facet of the game both on and off the field.
"We have just gone through a painful experience but we have been beaten by a champion side.
"Munster are the whole package and they will win the tournament again. They are a quality outfit across the park.
"They have excellent overseas stars and a forward pack who gel and have leaders throughout the team. They deserve a lot of credit."
Munster coach Tony McGahan said: "It was a great performance and I was delighted with the way we came out after half time and continued the momentum. But we can always improve."
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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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