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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Dragons will be up for the challenge
12 October 2010 09:45am
By Westgate
The Dragons take on Toulouse at Rodney Parade on Saturday
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Census Johnston, Toulouse's massive Samoan prop, is adamant the defending champions will take nothing for granted when they clash with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade in Round 2 on Saturday.
Toulouse opened with a two-point win over London Wasps and Heineken Man of the Match Johnston said: "I haven't had a look at the Dragons yet. I know they lost to Glasgow but we have to take this competition week by week as this tournament can change with the flick of a switch.
"But we will definitely work hard this week as we know the Dragons are tough to beat at home. It's definitely a big challenge for us.
"The pressure is always greater on us because we are the defending champions. A lot of teams play their best games against us and the Dragons will be no different to that.
"It's important that we pull through and defend our title. We want to be one of the best teams in Europe but it's hard to keep doing it every year.
"We will try to win this trophy again. A lot of people say our Pool is easier than the others but just look at the game against Wasps. Anyone can be turned over on any given day.
"We knew we had to front up and fortunately we got on the front foot. We are pretty happy with the result and the win.
"We always knew Wasps would be pretty tough and they gave us a good match for the full 80 minutes.
"Today was our day. Heineken Cup matches are always won up front. It was important we fronted up.
"The memories of Wales in the last few years won't affect us. We will look at Newport and play from there. We don't look at the past."
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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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