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# hcup - Wednesday 24 April, 2013

From The Score HCup

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

From The Score HCup

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.

From The Score HCup

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

From The Score Red Army

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

From The Score I've Got 5 On It

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.

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘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.

From The Score Heineken Cup

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

From The Score Heineken Cup This post contains videos

‘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.

From The Score Heineken Cup

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

From The Score HCup

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.

From The Score Turning Japanese

‘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

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘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’.

From The Score Stoop To Conquer

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

From The Score Heineken Cup

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

From The Score London Calling... Again

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

From The Score HCup

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

From The Score History

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.

From The Score Bonus Point

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

From The Score Pool 3

Heineken Cup: ‘Quins perfect record in tact after Biarritz mudbath

Conor O’Shea’s side finished their pool campaign with a win in Biarritz.

From The Score HCup

# hcup - Thursday 17 January, 2013

From The Score Team News

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.

From The Score Been There

‘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

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘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

From The Score Heineken Cup

Chiefs eager to end Heineken Cup campaign with Leinster scalp

Ignacio Mieres is expecting an intense game against the ‘awesome’ European champions.

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘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

From The Score Metro-sext-ual

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

From The Score Heineken Cup

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.

From The Score HCup

‘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.

From The Score Round-Up

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.

From The Score Nut-sacking This post contains videos

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.

From The Score Trying Times

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

From The Score 5 Alive

As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup

Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.

From The Score Francetastic

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.

From The Score Win Or Bust This post contains videos

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.

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘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

From The Score Round-Up

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.

From The Score Kiwi Flavour

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.

From The Score Ruhroh

‘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.

From The Score Heineken Cup

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.

From The Score Ravenhill

Heineken Cup: 3 key battles if Ulster want a bonus point from The Warriors

We know the star names will perform, the pressure is on Ulster’s young guns.

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