Landmark changes announced by ERC

The Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup tournaments will see a number of format and qualification changes for 2009/10's season.

Cheika expects tough road to Paris

Leinster coach Michael Cheika believes the road to another HEC success will be filled with obstacles when his outfit bid to defend their title.

Heineken Cup: Pools for 2009/10

The draw for the 15th Heineken Cup competition has been made in Paris, with champs Leinster handed a favourable Pool.

Hogg confident of Heineken success

Edinburgh vice-captain Allister Hogg is confident of progression to the knock-out stages of Europe despite being drawn against tough opposition.

Lineen delighted with Pool

Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Sean Lineen is relishing the challenge of 2009/10's Heineken Cup after being handed a favourable draw.

Hearing date set for Harlequins

Harlequins have had their disciplinary hearing into a blood substitution that took place in the Heineken Cup game with Leinster set for July 2 & 3.

