European Rugby Champions Cup

  • Wallace wary of ‘unsung’ Easterby

    By on 29th March 2007

    David Wallace has identified Simon Easterby, his Ireland team-mate, as a major threat to Munster's hopes of retaining the Heineken Cup.

  • Preview – Scarlets v Munster

    By on 29th March 2007

    Llanelli Scarlets have been given the ideal boost prior to Friday's Heineken Cup quarter-final showdown against Munster, with talisman Stephen Jones named in the line-up...

  • Saints fight the dying of the light

    By on 29th March 2007

    Relaxation is not a word normally associated with an away Heineken Cup quarter-final against French giants Biarritz. But anything that drags Northampton from their Guinness...

  • Dallaglio expecting the worst

    By on 28th March 2007

    Former England skipper Lawrence Dallaglio admits his once cast-iron grip on Wasps' number eight jersey has loosened to the extent that he could be axed...

  • Ford backs European Club rugby

    By on 28th March 2007

    ERC today welcomed Ford as a new Premium Partner to European club rugby's prestigious Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup tournaments.

  • Tigers worry over Corry

    By on 28th March 2007

    Leicester Tigers head coach Pat Howard is still waiting to discover if Martin Corry will be fit to lead his team into battle in the...

  • Peel hungry for European success

    By on 28th March 2007

    Wales star Dwayne Peel believes a season's-best performance will be required for Llanelli Scarlets to challenge Munster and possibly end their reign as European champions.

  • RFU hits out on PRL

    By on 28th March 2007

    Twickenham top brass have expressed surprise and concern after Premier Rugby Ltd (PRL) broke a "confidentiality agreement" over negotiations on the way forward for the...

  • Sackey ready to release his sting

    By on 28th March 2007

    Over the past years, what have very much been glory years, Wasps have enjoyed success on a domestic and European front, as well as boasting...

  • Brennan to appeal lifetime ban

    By on 27th March 2007

    Toulouse's Irish lock Trevor Brennan has lodged an appeal against the decision of a disiplinary to ban him from rugby for life after he struck...

  • RFU digs heels in over Heineken Cup

    By on 24th March 2007

    The Heineken Cup's future was still in jeopardy on Friday after a proposal from both the French League's governing body (LNR) and Premier Rugby Ltd...

  • RFU under fire for report omissions

    By on 24th March 2007

    Premier Rugby, already on the offensive in the latest battle between themselves and the RFU over the Heineken Cup, have launched a separate attack on...

  • Biarritz bid for four in a row

    By on 22nd March 2007

    Biarritz Olympique are bidding to qualify for the Heineken Cup semi-finals for the fourth successive season - and they are banking on their massive Basque...

  • Brennan retires from rugby

    By on 13th March 2007

    Former Ireland forward Trevor Brennan has retired from rugby with immediate effect, just days before he is due to face an independent disciplinary committee relating...

  • Munster after Rugby League star

    By on 13th March 2007

    Heineken Cup holders Munster are said to be one of several rugby union sides after former Wigan and Great Britain Rugby League star Brian Carney.

  • Heineken Cup qtr final match officials announced

    By on 7th March 2007

    European Challenge Cup organisers ERC have today announced the match officials for the 2007 European Challenge Cup quarter-finals on 30 / 31 March and 1...

  • ERC Announce Referees for Heineken Cup QFs

    By on 2nd March 2007

    Heineken Cup tournament organisers ERC have today announced the match officials for the 2007 Heineken Cup quarter-finals which kick-off at the end of March.

  • Stephenson stays on at Bath

    By on 21st February 2007

    Bath utility back Michael Stephenson has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Rec for another three seasons. The 26-year-old has already...

  • Larrachea and Couzinet suspended

    By on 9th February 2007

    Sale Sharks full-back and Biarritz lock David Couzinet have each been suspended for six weeks by the ERC disiplinary committee after being cited from the...

  • ERC hoping for a brighter future

    By on 8th February 2007

    Heineken Cup chiefs hope a "positive solution" can be found following the decision by French clubs to boycott next season's tournament, but the prospects look...

  • Sale take the law into their own hands

    By on 24th January 2007

    Sale Sharks have banned fly-half Daniel Larrechea for three weeks after he was cited over an incident in the Heineken Cup match with Ospreys.

  • Pountney departs Franklin’s Gardens

    By on 1st December 2006

    Northampton Saints director of rugby Budge Pountney has left Franklin's Gardens six months ahead of schedule.

  • Allen extends his stay at Gloucester

    By on 30th November 2006

    England centre Anthony Allen has expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to his club by pledging his future to Gloucester by signing a new two-year contract...

  • Heineken Cup Trophy Tour kicks off at spiritual home of Ru

    By on 20th November 2006

    The 2007 Heineken Cup Trophy Tour started at the spiritual home of rugby union when it launched a 1,500-mile journey around England at Rugby School...