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Bloodgate: How the scandal unfolded when Harlequins met Leinster in April 2009

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

The Irish side led the Heineken Cup final 6-5 with the clock running when the incident that scarred the name of Harlequins occured

Vunipola: Saracens expecting tough test from Sale Sharks

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Saracens may be facing familiar Aviva Premiership Rugby foes in back-to-back European games, but Billy Vunipola admits his side's task is not made easier by Sale Sharks' recent stellar form.

Aviva Premiership Rugby clubs in European TV action

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

The European Rugby Champions Cup and the European Rugby Challenge Cup is back for Round 3 and there's a packed schedule on live TV for the start of the back-to-back fixtures. (Please see full TV listings...

Kirwan hoping London Welsh can use Europe as a springboard

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

As London Welsh's quest for that elusive first victory continues, flanker Carl Kirwan hopes that a strong display in Europe can launch their Aviva Premiership Rugby survival bid in earnest.

European Round-Up: Exeter Chiefs bag bonus-point win in France

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Gareth Steenson admitted Exeter Chiefs are riding high at the moment after taking control of Pool 2 in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.

Bloodgate on minds as Harlequins welcome back Leinster for first time | Michael Aylwin

1 decade ago by The Guardian

In 2009 one of the most notorious scandals in rugby brought shame on Quins, cost people their jobs and forced changes in the rulesIt’s Harlequins versus Leinster at the Stoop on Sunday. That billing...

Leinster Team Shows Ten Changes

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor has announced his team ahead of Sunday's European Champions Cup Pool 2 encounter with Harlequins at the Stoop (kick-off 3.15pm).

AUDIO: Preview of this weekend's European Champions Cup action

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

With the autumn internationals now over, it's back to the European Champions Cup this weekend for the third round of group-stage matches. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Bath...

AUDIO: Preview of this weekend's European Champions Cup action

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

With the autumn internationals now over, it's back to the European Champions Cup this weekend for the third round of group-stage matches. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Bath...

Exclusive Danny Care interview

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

From the undulating highs of becoming a father for the first time to leading his country into battle on a milestone cap before being dropped from the international stage, it is fair to say it has been...