Beatrice Asprey

Glasgow out to make their mark

Scottish teams can point to just one appearance in the Heineken Cup knock-out stages and Glasgow Warriors captain Ali Kellock accepts it is time for the Scots to make their…

London Irish are all the wiser

London Irish have learnt their Heineken Cup lessons the hard way and head coach Toby Booth intends to turn that pain into the Exiles’ gain. The 2008 semi-finalists crashed out…

Toulon ready for Europe

Toulon were one of the “nearly men” of Europe last season – Amlin Challenge Cup finalists and French Championship semi-finalists – and captain Joe van Niekerk believes the Heineken Cup…

Luke Watson will lead Bath Rugby out to face Biarritz Olympique at The Recreation Ground on Sunday as something of a Heineken Cup novice – but singing the praises of…

TOULOUSE TARGET A FIFTH TITLE The 16thseason of European club rugby’s elite tournament kicks-off on Friday and Toulouse will open the defence of their Heineken Cup crown in a “Clash…

Connacht tickets

After a successful start to the season which included a record home attendance against Ulster, Connacht Rugby are offering fans a special offer on ticket prices for their two home…

Aviva Premiership Round 5 Review

ROUND 6 FIXTURES Friday 22nd October Leeds Carnegie v Sale Sharks (Headingley Carnegie, 7.45pm). Live on Newcastle Falcons v Saracens (Kingston Park, 8pm) Saturday 23rd October Leicester Tigers v Bath…