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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Quarter-final Build Up In Full Swing
2 April 2004 12:40pm
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Who will eventually get their hands on the Heineken Cup?
David Rogers
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The stars were out in force yesterday at Twickenham as the preparations for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals gets in full swing.
Toulouse's Jean-Baptise Ellissalde came face-to-face with Edinburgh captain Chris Paterson, London Wasps' Joe Worsley sat alongside Gloucester scrum-half Andy Gomersall, and Mauro Bergamasco flew from France to represent Stade Francais.
All five international players confirmed their desire to reach the pinnacle of European rugby, the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham Stadium on May 23.
Ellissalde, looking suave and relaxed, was upbeat about his side's changes of making the showpiece final
"We are feeling very good about our chances in this competition, it is important to the players and fans of Toulouse, we feel we can progress past Edinburgh."
Toulouse's Jean-Baptise Ellissalde came face-to-face with Edinburgh captain Chris Paterson, London Wasps' Joe Worsley sat alongside Gloucester scrum-half Andy Gomersall, and Mauro Bergamasco flew from France to represent Stade Francais.
All five international players confirmed their desire to reach the pinnacle of European rugby, the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham Stadium on May 23.
Ellissalde, looking suave and relaxed, was upbeat about his side's changes of making the showpiece final
"We are feeling very good about our chances in this competition, it is important to the players and fans of Toulouse, we feel we can progress past Edinburgh."
Ellissalde, who has missed the last two matches for his country through injury confirmed his return to fitness and desire to play in the match.
"I am beginning some light training this week, and hope to be fit for selection for the game. For me personally it means a lot to be involved in this competition, and I hope to play against Edinburgh next weekend."
Not many people are backing Edinburgh to beat the European champions, but Paterson refuses to be defeatist in his attitude.
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"We beat them once, we can beat them again," was the forthright message from the outside half.
The Heineken Cup quarter-finals take place on the weekend of April 9-11. ercrugby.com will of course be bringing you the best coverage of the best club rugby tournament in the Northern Hemisphere
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Get the final words pf both coaches and captains ahead of the biggest club game of their careers. Press Confernce with Toulon and ASM
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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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