In-demand Michael Cheika still swerving Wallaby farce
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFORMER Leinster Heineken Cup winning coach Michael Cheika remains a potential candidate to lead Australia into next year's World Cup.
Charlie Sharples is fired up for Brive challenge
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoCharlie Sharples has urged Gloucester to fire on all cylinders against Brive in the Rugby Challenge Cup on Thursday. The Cherry and Whites kick-off a new era of European rugby as they take on the 1997...
Finally, English clubs have added ambition to their grinding intensity
1 decade ago by The TimesIt is eight seasons since a Premiership club won the Heineken Cup. English clubs won five of the first nine...
European Rugby Champions Cup: all you need to know
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe competition formerly known as the Heineken Cup begins its inaugural campaign next weekend. Steve James gives his lowdown on the pools
Holm Truths with Tom Palmer: The Gloucester lock talks Wasps,...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoAS FORMER club Wasps prepare to make a new home in Coventry, Tom Palmer is comfortably settling into life as a Cheltonian. The colossal second-row made the move to Gloucester in the summer and has set-up...
Clubs' new European cups will have to wait until next season for sponsors to sign up
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsReplacement for Heineken Cup wants four front-line partners but is prepared to wait to sign the best deal
The Heineken Cup in almost all but name
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe differences between the old Heineken Cup and its glittering replacement, the European Rugby Champions Cup, are not always obvious
New European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup revealed
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe EPCR launched the new European Rugby Champions Cup in Dublin today - the replacement for the old Heineken Cup competition.
European Champions Cup to announce tournament sponsors this week
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew European competition will name up to five sponsors Former England centre Simon Halliday linked to EPCR roleEuropean Champions Cup organisers will announce their sponsors next week for the coming season...
Leinster v Munster (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMunster coach Anthony Foley has reacted to last weekend's home defeat by the Ospreys by making eight changes for Saturday's Pro12 game against Leinster. Dave Foley and props James...
