2014 Finals announcement

ERC can confirm that the Federation Française de Rugby (FFR) has withdrawn its application to host the 2014 Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup finals, due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding the availability of the Stade de France.

Video: Amlin Challenge Cup Pool Draw

Watch how the Amlin Challenge Cup pool draw unfolded for the 2013/14 season

Demanding draw for English clubs

Former tournament winners, London Wasps, Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks, will have qualification for the knockout stage of the 2013/14 Amlin Challenge Cup on their minds when European club rugby returns next October.

Misconduct complaint - London Welsh

Following an investigation by ERC Disciplinary Officer, Roger O'Connor, into the registration of the London Welsh player, Tyson Keats, for the 2012/13 Amlin Challenge Cup, a misconduct complaint has been made against London Welsh.

Healy targets double

Cian Healy reckons completing a league and cup doble would give Leinster's British & Irish Lions contingent a selection boost.

Final - Highlights: Leinster Rugby v Stade Français

Final - Highlights: Leinster Rugby v Stade Francais

This is for Isa and Joe

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.

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Pool 1

Pool 1

Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque

Oyonnax

Sale Sharks

Worcester Warriors

Pos		Team	Pl	W	D	L	Pts
1		Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque	0	0	0	0	0
2		Oyonnax	0	0	0	0	0
3		Sale Sharks	0	0	0	0	0
4		Worcester Warriors	0	0	0	0	0

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Pool 2

Pool 2

Bath Rugby

Bordeaux-Begles

Newport Gwent Dragons

Rugby Mogliano

Pos		Team	Pl	W	D	L	Pts
1		Bath Rugby	0	0	0	0	0
2		Bordeaux-Begles	0	0	0	0	0
3		Newport Gwent Dragons	0	0	0	0	0
4		Rugby Mogliano	0	0	0	0	0

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Pool 3

Pool 3

Brive

Bucharest Wolves

Cammi Rugby Calvisano

Newcastle Falcons

Pos		Team	Pl	W	D	L	Pts
1		Brive	0	0	0	0	0
2		Bucharest Wolves	0	0	0	0	0
3		Cammi Rugby Calvisano	0	0	0	0	0
4		Newcastle Falcons	0	0	0	0	0

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Pool 4

Pool 4

Pos		Team	Pl	W	D	L	Pts
1		Bayonne	0	0	0	0	0
2		Grenoble	0	0	0	0	0
3		London Wasps	0	0	0	0	0
4		Viadana	0	0	0	0	0

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Pool 5

Pool 5

I Cavalieri Prato

London Irish

Olympus Rugby XV Madrid

Stade Francais Paris

Pos		Team	Pl	W	D	L	Pts
1		I Cavalieri Prato	0	0	0	0	0
2		London Irish	0	0	0	0	0
3		Olympus Rugby XV Madrid	0	0	0	0	0
4		Stade Francais Paris	0	0	0	0	0

Recent Results

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26/04/2013 23:06

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Lifeimi Mar of Perpignan is tackled by Scott Lavalla and Gerhard Mostert (R) during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:06

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Lifeimi Mar of Perpignan charges upfield during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:08

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Sergio Parisse(L) the Stade Francais captain remonstrates with referee George Clancy during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:10

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: George Clancy, the referee asks for the video referee to help his decision whether a Perpignan penalty had cleared the posts during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:11

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Sergio Parisse (2nd L) the Stade Francais celebrates with team mates after their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:12

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Paul Warwick of Stade Francais kicks the ball upfield during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:16

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle, the Stade Francais wing, celebrates their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:17

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle, the Stade Francais wing, celebrates their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:17

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle, the Stade Francais wing, celebrates their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:22

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Luke Narraway of Perpigan passes the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:23

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jules Plisson of Stade Francais is tackled by James Hook during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:24

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jules Plisson of Stade Francais is tackled by James Hook during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:24

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jules Plisson of Stade Francais is tackled by James Hook during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:24

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Paul Williams of Stade Francais breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:25

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle of Stade Francais breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:25

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle of Stade Francais breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:25

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle of Stade Francais breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:26

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Luke Narraway of Perpigan catches the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:26

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Florian Cazenave of Perpigan kicks the ball upfield during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:27

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Florian Cazenave of Perpigan kicks the ball upfield during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:44

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jerome Porical of Stade Francais, who used to play for Perpignan, who kicked the match winning penalty celebrates after their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:44

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jerome Porical of Stade Francais, kicks the match winning penalty during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:45

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Sebastien Taofifenua of Perpigan is tackled during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:45

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Sebastien Taofifenua of Perpigan is tackled during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:45

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: James Hook of Perpignan lines up a penalty during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:46

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Julien Dupuy of Stade Francais passes the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:46

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Luke Narraway of Perpigan wins the lineout ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:46

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Luke Narraway of Perpigan wins the lineout ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:47

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: James Hook of Perpignan breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:47

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: James Hook of Perpignan breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:47

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Dan Leo of Perpignan is tackled by Scott Lavalla during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:48

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jerome Porical of Stade Francais kicks a penalty during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:49

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle of Stade Francais breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:49

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Florian Cazenave of Perpigan passes the ball upfield during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:49

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle of Stade Francais breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:50

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Sergio Parisse (2nd L) the Stade Francais celebrates with team mates after their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:50

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: James Hook of Perpignan lines up a penalty during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:50

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Florian Cazenave of Perpigan passes the ball upfield during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:51

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Stade Francais celebrate their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:51

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jeremy Sinzelle of Stade Francais celebrates after their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:52

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Stade Francais celebrate their victory during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:52

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Aled de Malmanche of Stade Francais charges upfield during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:52

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Paul Williams of Stade Francais breaks with the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:53

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Sebastien Taofifenua of Perpigan is tackled during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:53

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jerome Porical (R) of Stade Francais, who scored the match winning penalty celebrates with squad mate Paul Sackey during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:57

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: David Lyons of Stade Francais is held by Alasdair Strokosch during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:59

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Aled de Malmanche of Stade Francais is tackled by James Hook (L) and Dan Leo during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
26/04/2013 23:59

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jules Plisson of Stade Francais is tackled by James Hook during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
27/04/2013 00:00

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: George Clancy, the referee and the touch judges are escorted off the pitch by security men after the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
27/04/2013 00:06

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - APRIL 26: Jerome Porical of Stade Francais, celebrates after scoring the match winning penalty during the Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final between Perpignan and Stade Francais at Stade Aime Giral on April 26, 2013 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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