Robinson livid with poor showing
Sun, 12 Oct 2008
Former England coach Andy Robinson has lambasted his Edinburgh side for, what he believes, was an “unacceptable” first half performance in their 27-16 defeat to Leinster on Saturday.
Saint-Andre very proud of bold Sharks
Sun, 12 Oct 2008
Philippe Saint-Andre was full of praise for his Sale Sharks following their Heineken Cup opening round win in Clermont on Saturday but warned them the job was still far from done.
Gloucester put one over messy Biarritz
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
Gloucester exploited an unstructured Biarritz on Saturday to claim a 22-10 opening Heineken Cup victory at Kingsholm, which included five penalty goals.
Colourful Stade get an Irish notch
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
The Andy Warhol-clad Stade Français recorded their first victory in their last four attempts at Ravenhill on Saturday, with a 26-10 Heineken Cup victory over the Ulstermen.
Quins fightback to claim big win
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
An inspired second forty minutes from Harlequins earned them an invaluable four points away from home in their Heineken Cup opening round match with Scarlets.
Dragons fire up at Rodney Parade
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
Newport Gwent Dragons got their Heineken Cup off to a flyer with a 32-22 win over Scottish rivals Glasgow Warriors at Rodney Parade on Saturday.
Blues' Blair shines in Italian affair
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
Cardiff Blues No.15 Ben Blair made a healthy 21-point contribution on Saturday to his side's 56-20 eight-try Heineken Cup victory over Calvisano on Saturday.
Below-par Leinster get job done
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
Despite a disappointing second half, Leinster got their 2008/2009 Heineken Cup campaign off to the right kind of start with a bonus point win over fellow Magners League team Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.
Sale start Heineken adventure with win
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
All Black international Luke McAlister provided all the necessary class for the Sale Sharks as they recorded a fantastic 32-15 Heineken Cup opening round win in Clermont.
Quins win at Stradey park |
Ulster tamed by Stade at Ravenhill
Last minute Munster calm the faithful
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
Munster skipper Paul O'Connell sent out a 'don't panic' message to his side's fans following their tight 19-17 victory over Heineken Cup new boys Montauban on Friday.
Bad boy Henson gets the boot |
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Murray lauds Montauban's efforts
Sat, 11 Oct 2008
It was nearly a famous victory for Montauban over Munster in the opening match of this season's Heineken Cup on Friday, and Scottish international Scott Murray knows it.
Perpignan off to comfortable start
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Perpignan got their 2008 Heineken Cup campaign off to a comfortable enough start at the Stade Aime Giral with a 27-16 win over Treviso.
O'Gara spares Munster blushes
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Irish No. 10 Ronan O’Gara once again proved his worth to Munster by kicking them to a dramatic 19-17 win over Montauban in their Heinenken Cup opener on Friday night at Thomond Park.
Henson accepts ban decision
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Welsh star Gavin Henson has accepted his club-imposed ban after he failed to attend practice after receiving a poor review for his performance against Harlequins on Sunday.
Lyons hunting Easter
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Former Australian No. 8 David Lyons admits he has revenge on his mind as he prepares to lineup for Scarlets in their Heineken Cup clash with Harlequins on Saturday.
'Don't make Gavin's mistakes Danny'
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Welsh legend Jonathan Davies says he hopes English’s rugby hottest public property, Danny Cipriani, does not follow the example of his Welsh bad boy, Gavin Henson.
Forrester retires for the worst reason
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Gloucester have announced that after a long battle for fitness, England-capped No.8 James Forrester has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby.
Henson 'suspended' for Euro opener
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Wales' midfield maestro Gavin Henson has been dramatically omitted from the Ospreys' opening Heineken Cup match against Leicester at Welford Road on Sunday, following an internal two-match suspension.
Pin-up boys to shine on Euro stage
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
The Heineken Cup gets under way this weekend with a raft of rugby's backline pin-ups set to light up a tournament that consistently offers some enthralling entertainment.
Preview: Heineken Cup, Round One
Thu, 09 Oct 2008
Heineken Cup week one is finally upon us and we are straight into the the action with
rugby365's Peter Murison as he previews some massively exciting matchups.
Bad boy Henson gets the boot |
ANC 'saves' Bok emblem