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# hcup - Today’s News
“This is my world now” – Wilkinson revels in Heineken Cup success
The Toulon captain kept his team in touch on the scoreboard and kicked the winning conversion.
# hcup - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
J’accuse! The French media on the Paul O’Connell ‘conspiracy’
They’re not happy ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Cup showdown.
# hcup - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Paul O’Connell ‘didn’t mean to show a lack of concern’ for Dave Kearney
The Munster man says he kicked Kearney in the head accidentally.
Munster v Clermont: Delany ineligible for Heineken Cup cup semi-final, say ERC
Delany’s absence would leave veteran former France half-back David Skrela as Clermont’s only fly-half option.
# hcup - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Harlequins launch investigation after Munster fans’ invasion of The Stoop
The Premiership champions were not impressed with “supporters” selling their tickets to travelling Irish supporters.
# hcup - Sunday 7 April, 2013
12 pictures that sum up Paul O’Connell’s afternoon
If he keeps this up, he’ll be flying the Lions plane down to Australia.
‘Nothing more stimulating than POC screaming at you’ – David Wallace
The former Munster flanker believes ‘amazing’ Zebo and talisman O’Connell can inspire cup success.
Harlequins v Munster: 3 key battles Munster must win at The Stoop
Munster are up against it today, but sure where else would they rather be?
# hcup - Saturday 6 April, 2013
‘He’s a nightmare for anyone to be up against’ – Pienaar on Gilroy’s magic feet
It is almost a year since the Ulster winger announced himself to Europe with a stunning try against Munster.
Saracens v Ulster: 3 key Battles to decide a Heineken Cup 1/4 final
The northern province have important personnel back and are brimming with intent in London today.
# hcup - Friday 5 April, 2013
Zebo in for Munster, Tommy Bowe named on Ulster bench for Heineken Cup 1/4 final
The Irish provinces were boosted by team news this afternoon.
‘It would be a massive loss for us if Ferris leaves’ – Ruan Pienaar
The Ulster and Ireland flanker has been linked to a move to Japan in recent weeks.
# hcup - Thursday 4 April, 2013
‘When I arrived Ulster was in a bad place’ – Pienaar targets cup double
The South African has warned his teammates to be on the alert for flanker Jacques Burger, who he describes as a ‘kamikaze pilot’.
Heineken Cup: Zebo and Howlett may be ‘game day’ decisions for Munster
Donnacha Ryan and Conor Murray are expected to return but there are concern over the wing positions.
# hcup - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Iain Henderson: Forget Colin Farrell, we have to worry about Owen Farrell
The outhalf has kicked Saracens and England to a number of vital wins over the past two seasons.
# hcup - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
Heineken Cup: Ulster’s quarter final will be in Twickenham after all
Saracens have decided not to host the game at their brand spanking new £24M stadium.
# hcup - Monday 21 January, 2013
Opinion: Regrets? Leinster will have a few after early Euro exit
Ulster and Munster march on but they’ll be up against it in the Heineken Cup knock-out stages.
# hcup - Saturday 19 January, 2013
As it happened: Castres v Ulster, Heineken Cup
A home quarter final beckoned for Mark Anscombe’s men if they could win away handsomely in France.
Heineken Cup Explainer: What Leinster and Munster need to do to reach 1/4 finals
Six clubs, including the two Irish provinces, are competing for two runners-up slots.
# hcup - Friday 18 January, 2013
Heineken Cup: ‘Quins perfect record in tact after Biarritz mudbath
Conor O’Shea’s side finished their pool campaign with a win in Biarritz.
Foley: ‘We’ll try win the game first, then do what it takes to reach the quarter finals’
Munster must stick to their game plan.
# hcup - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Parks return gives Connacht great chance to go out on a high
The Scottish international returns to the starting XV for the Friday visit of Zebre.
‘We got pumped’: Robshaw warns Leinster of Chiefs threat
The ‘Quins openside has experienced first hand the worst Sandy Park has to offer.
# hcup - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
‘We’ve a lot of pride in our home record’ – Steenson plans ferocious welcome for Leinster
Exeter Chiefs are hoping to end their first season of Heineken Cup rugby by eliminating the champions.
# hcup - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Chiefs eager to end Heineken Cup campaign with Leinster scalp
Ignacio Mieres is expecting an intense game against the ‘awesome’ European champions.
‘This season feels different to others’ – Trimble on Ulster’s drive for success
The winger made his 150th cap for the province on Friday as Ulster beat Glasgow.
# hcup - Monday 14 January, 2013
Jonathan Sexton to Racing Metro? It’s on according to reports in France
The Leinster and Ireland kicker is coming to the end of his current contract.
# hcup - Sunday 13 January, 2013
Opinion: 3 Heineken Cup wins from 4 but foreboding sense remains
Munster may yet rue their tentative approach in Scotland while Leinster rediscover the joy of tries.
‘We’re disappointed that we didn’t get another 1 or 2 tries’ – Isaac Boss
The Leinster scrum-half declared that his team are ready for a way against the Chiefs in Exeter.
Heineken Cup: Good news for Irish sides as Ospreys hold Tigers
Former Leinster back dived over in the corner for Leicester but the Welsh side struck back.
Leinster call out Scarlets over ‘sacking’ in the lineout
Joe Schmidt spotted some less than legal activities from the Welsh side during throw-ins last night.
As it happened: Edinburgh v Munster, Heineken Cup
Rob Penney’s men landed at Murrayfield on their magic carpet and were plotting a four-try win.
# hcup - Saturday 12 January, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup
Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.
Heineken Cup: Toulon join Ulster and Quins in the 1/4 finals while Biarritz fight on
Dimitri Yachvilli and his buddies may yet rue that late conversion miss in Galway.
Heineken Cup: 3 key battles that Leinster need to win to stay alive in Europe
Go big or go home for Joe Schmidt’s men this evening.
‘All bets are off’ – Simon Easterby determined to get one over Leinster and brother Guy
The Scarlets coach insists there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the must-win fixture for the Blues.
# hcup - Friday 11 January, 2013
Heineken Cup: Bad news for Leinster as Montpellier take 5 points off Sale
Meanwhile, Northampton’s win over Castres puts Ulster into the knock-out stages.
Reports name Pat Lam as next Connacht coach as O’Shea is scolded
The arrival of the former Samoan and All Black international would sweep the board for Kiwi coaches in Ireland.
‘The dog ate my passport’ – Cardiff Blues star to miss Heineken Cup game in France
Buster the dog got his teeth on Jason Tovey’s passport.
O’Gara gets the nod for 4-try mission to Murrayfield
Munster coach Rob Penney has named a strong team for the Sunday clash with Edinburgh.






















































