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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, 20:59
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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
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17 May, 23:15
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News
Quins refreshed ahead of final
13 May 2011 09:56am
By Westgate
Harlequins face Stade Francais next weekend
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Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea believes his side are benefiting from what he calls a 'relaxed week' ahead of their Amlin Challenge Cup Final against Stade Francais a week today.
O'Shea's side will go in search of their third Amlin Challenge Cup title in Cardiff next week but missing out on a top-four position in the English Premiership means they are not in play-off action this weekend and the former Ireland International is taking the positive from that as his squad recover from a tough season.
"We have had a pretty relaxed week," he said.
"We have had a tough season with only one week off before now, so to have this downtime and to rest and relax is ideal preparation for us.
"Of course we would rather be playing in the play-off semi-finals this weekend, but we aren't and we must do everything we can to win the Amlin so this week off has come at a good time.
"It's been a long season and the players are carrying knocks, so now its about getting them right and ready and we should have a full squad to pick from."
Harlequins' opponents at the Cardiff City Stadium are Michael Cheika's Stade Francais and whilst the French side may not have performed as well as they wished in the Top 14 this season, O'Shea is fully aware of threat they pose.
"They are an outstanding side and we know its going to be a tough game," he added.
"Their side is packed with stars and its going to be a great final.
"They are a formidable European outfit and you just have to look through their team list to see what they offer."
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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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