Giteau targets another double

Having become the latest player to win both Super Rugby and Heineken Cup titles, Matt Giteau has turned his sights to the Top14.

Hines - We must use heartbreak

Nathan Hines has urged Clermont Auvergne to use their Heineken Cup heartbreak to clinch the Top14.

Armitage - Toulon must improve

Delon Armitage insists Heineken Cup kings Toulon will have to raise their game for Friday's Top14 clash with Toulouse.

Behind the Scenes: Heineken Cup Final

ERC TV brings you 'Behind the Scenes' at the Heineken Cup Final where Toulon defeated ASM Clermont Auvergne to win Europe's most coveted trophy.

Jenkins enjoys Heineken Cup glory at last

Having become only the ninth Welshman to pick up a Heineken Cup winners medal, Gethin Jenkins is now getting ready for his next challenge - holding on to his British & Irish Lions Test spot.

Bruno is 'Golden Oldie' of Heineken Cup

The Heineken Cup season is over and the 18th final in Dublin has changed the face of the tournament once again. Here are a few facts and figures from the game itself and from the tournament records.

What the papers had to say about the Heineken Cup Final

They all agreed the 18th Heineken Cup final was one of the most physical and absorbing of all-time and the media were still shaking their heads in disbelief at how ASM Clermont Auvergne failed to win in Dublin.

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Quarter-Finals

Quarter Finals

ASM Clermont Auvergne

	12-18
The Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham
Sunday 7th April 2013, 14:00 local time
Overview

	36-14
Stade Marcel Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand
Saturday 6th April 2013, 16:40 local time
Overview

	21-15
Stade Félix Mayol, Toulon
Sunday 7th April 2013, 17:30 local time
Overview

	27-16
Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham
Saturday 6th April 2013, 18:30 local time
Overview

Semi-Finals

Semi Finals

ASM Clermont Auvergne

Munster Rugby

Saracens

Toulon

	16-10
Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
Saturday 27th April 2013, 18:00 local time
Overview

	12-24
Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham
Sunday 28th April 2013, 15:00 local time
Overview

Final

The Final

	15-16
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Saturday 18th May 2013, 17:00 local time
Overview

Live Images

21/05/2013 18:43

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: The Toulon players celebrate victory at the end of the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
21/05/2013 18:05

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Wesley Fofana of Clermont is tackled by Mathieu Bastareaud during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
21/05/2013 11:26

BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Raphael Lagarde (L) and Alexis Bales of Agen jump into each other as they go for the ball during the Amlin Challenge Cup Pool 4 Round 5 match between Bath Rugby and SU Agen at Recreation Ground on January 12, 2013 in Bath, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Christopher Lee
21/05/2013 07:59

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Tom Court of Ulster charges upfield during the Heineken Cup match between Northampton Saints and Ulster at Franklin's Gardens on December 7, 2012 in Northampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
21/05/2013 04:27

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: A general view of the ground during the Heineken Cup Match between Harlequins and Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque at Twickenham Stoop on October 13, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)

Tom Shaw
21/05/2013 03:40

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 24: Captain Sebastien Tillous Bordes of RC Toulon poses during the Heineken Cup Launch at France Television HQ on September 24, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images for ERC)

Richard Bord
21/05/2013 03:15

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Isa Nacewa (L) and Brian O'Driscoll (R) of Leinster celebrate after the Heineken Cup Final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham Stadium on May 19, 2012 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
21/05/2013 02:06

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Dimitri Yachvili (C) celebrates with team mates Jerome Thion (L) and Wenceslas Lauret after their victory in the Amlin Challenge Cup Final between Biarritz Olympique and RC Toulon at the Stoop on May 18, 2012 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:41

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson, (R) the Toulon Captain celebrates with team mate Carl Hayman after thier team's victory at the end of the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:41

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Mourad Boudjellal owner of RC Toulon celebrates their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:40

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Mourad Boudjellal owner of RC Toulon celebrates their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:40

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Mourad Boudjellal owner of RC Toulon celebrates their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:37

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Delon Armitage of Toulon celebrates after scoring a try during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:37

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon looks on during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:37

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Try scorer Delon Armitage of Toulon celebrate after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:35

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Toulon captain Jonny Wilkinson (r) lifts the trophy with team mates after the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Stu Forster
18/05/2013 20:35

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Toulon captain Jonny Wilkinson (r) lifts the trophy with team mates after the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Stu Forster
18/05/2013 20:34

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon kicks the match winning conversion during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:34

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon kicks the match winning conversion during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:32

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Naipolioni Nalaga of ASM Clermont Auvergne is tackled by Gethin Jenkins and Delon Armitage of Toulon (r) during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:29

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Toulon player Delon Armitage (c) and Matt Giteau (2nd left) celebrate after the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Stu Forster
18/05/2013 20:27

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Nathan Hines of ASM Clermont Auvergne and Nick Kennedy of Toulon leap for the ball during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:27

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Toulon players Delon Armitage (l) and Matt Giteau celebrate after the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Stu Forster
18/05/2013 20:25

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Delon Armitage (top) celebrates after the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Stu Forster
18/05/2013 20:25

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Lee Byrne of ASM Clermont Auvergne is tackled by Alexis Palisson of Toulon during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:25

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Lee Byrne of ASM Clermont Auvergne is tackled by Alexis Palisson of Toulon during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:24

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Toulon captain Jonny Wilkinson (r) lifts the trophy with team mates after the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Stu Forster
18/05/2013 20:24

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Julien Bardy of ASM Clermont Auvergne tackles Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:24

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson, (R) the Toulon Captain celebrates with team mate Carl Hayman after thier team's victory at the end of the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:23

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Nick Kennedy of Toulon holds the trophy after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:23

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Nick Kennedy of Toulon holds the trophy after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:23

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Nathan Hines of ASM Clermont Auvergne dives for a loose ball during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:23

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Matt Giteau of Toulon celebrates after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:22

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Nick Kennedy (L) and Bakkies Botha of Toulon celebrate their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:21

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Steffon Armitage (L) and his brother Delon of Toulon celebrate their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:21

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Nick Kennedy of Toulon wins the ball during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:20

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Mathieu Bastareaud (L) and Jonny Wilkinson charge down a late drop goal attempt by David Skrela during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:20

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Mathieu Bastareaud (L) and Jonny Wilkinson charge down a late drop goal attempt by David Skrela during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:20

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Frederic Michalak of Toulon tangles with Julien Bardy of ASM Clermont Auvergne during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:20

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Frederic Michalak of Toulon tangles with Julien Bardy of ASM Clermont Auvergne during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:19

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Mathieu Bastareaud of Toulon raises the Cup after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:19

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Mathieu Bastareaud of Toulon raises the Cup after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:19

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe of Toulon tackles Wesley Fofana of ASM Clermont Auvergne during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:18

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson (R) and Joe van Niekerk of Toulon raise the Heineken Cup after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:18

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson (R) and Joe van Niekerk of Toulon raise the Heineken Cup after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:18

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Sitiveni Sivivatu of ASM Clermont Auvergne is challenged by Nick Kennedy of Toulon during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:18

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Sitiveni Sivivatu of ASM Clermont Auvergne is challenged by Nick Kennedy of Toulon during the Heineken Cup final match between Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ian Walton
18/05/2013 20:18

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson (R) and Joe van Niekerk of Toulon raise the Heineken Cup after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:18

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson (R) and Joe van Niekerk of Toulon raise the Heineken Cup after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers
18/05/2013 20:16

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Jonny Wilkinson, the Toulon captain holds the Cup after their victory during the Heineken Cup final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

David Rogers

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