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Quotes of 2014

Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Two-week ban for Zebre's Odiete

Two-week ban for Zebre's Odiete

Zebre replacement wing David Odiete, has been suspended for two weeks following his sending off against Gloucester on Saturday.

Matthews' gouging citing dismissed

Matthews' gouging citing dismissed

A citing complaint against Charlie Matthews of Harlequins for gouging was dismissed at a disciplinary hearing in London.

Toulon may take Tigers fans to court

Toulon may take Tigers fans to court

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has threatened to sue two Leicester fans following Delon Armitage's three-month ban.

More European Champions Cup News

  • Knee injury hits Van den Heever
  • Armitage banned for three months
  • Castrogiovanni cops suspended ban
  • Planet Rugby's Team of the Year
  • Matthews cited for Ryan incident
  • Ruddock injury blow hits Leinster
  • Giteau out until 2015
  • Team of the Week: Champions Cup
  • Cockerill laments inaccuracies
  • Jones praises spirited Ospreys
  • We are very much alive - Pivac
  • O'Mahony salutes Munster fight
  • Wasps sign off in style
  • Davies try seals win for Scarlets ReportDavies try seals win for Scarlets
  • Clermont too strong for Munster ReportClermont too strong for Munster
  • Wasps cruise in Adams Park farewell ReportWasps cruise in Adams Park farewell
  • Saints' big win surprises Mallinder
  • Laporte pleased to win scrum battle
  • Sarries focus on win not missed bonus
  • O'Connor pleased to edge arm wrestle
  • Relieved Leinster edge Harlequins ReportRelieved Leinster edge Harlequins
  • Racing scrape past the Ospreys ReportRacing scrape past the Ospreys
  • Sarries win, but miss bonus point ReportSarries win, but miss bonus point
  • Northampton hammer Treviso ReportNorthampton hammer Treviso
  • Toulon gain revenge on Leicester ReportToulon gain revenge on Leicester
  • Unbeaten Toulouse win in Glasgow ReportUnbeaten Toulouse win in Glasgow
  • 'Blur' will teach Burgess
  • Toulon duo hit with misconduct charge
  • Bonus for Bath, hat-trick for Banahan ReportBonus for Bath, hat-trick for Banahan
  • Toulon duo to face disciplinary hearing
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Preview: Racing Métro v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Racing Métro v Ospreys
  • Preview: Scarlets v Ulster PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Ulster
  • Preview: Northampton v Treviso PreviewPreview: Northampton v Treviso
  • Preview: Wasps v Castres PreviewPreview: Wasps v Castres
  • Preview: Saracens v Sale PreviewPreview: Saracens v Sale
  • Preview: Toulon v Leicester PreviewPreview: Toulon v Leicester
  • Preview: Leinster v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Leinster v Harlequins
  • Preview: Clermont v Munster PreviewPreview: Clermont v Munster
  • Preview: Glasgow v Toulouse PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Toulouse
  • Robshaw out for up to a month
  • Ospreys to use Lydiate knowledge
  • Crane ready for Toulon rematch
  • Preview: Bath v Montpellier PreviewPreview: Bath v Montpellier
  • Irish under pressure in Europe
  • More injury woe for the Ospreys
  • Scarlets lose prop for two months
  • Cockerill calls for Castro apology
  • Robshaw sees specialist over shoulder
  • Hanrahan tipped for Northampton move
  • Toulon suspend Castrogiovanni
  • The 2014 Planet Rugby Awards
  • Tialata blow for Toulouse
  • Barritt out until New Year
  • Toulon pair under investigation
  • Burgess to make first start
  • Team of the Week: Champions Cup
  • Galthié stays with players' backing
  • We can't be complacent - Young
  • O'Shea sings Easter's praises
  • Tigers must do it again - Cockerill
  • Castrogiovanni lays into Cockerill
  • Tenacious Tigers topple Toulon ReportTenacious Tigers topple Toulon
  • Toulouse take charge of Pool Four ReportToulouse take charge of Pool Four
  • Harlequins send Leinster packing ReportHarlequins send Leinster packing
  • Late drama as Wasps beat Castres ReportLate drama as Wasps beat Castres
  • Diamond frustrated by referee
  • Sarries boss hails "heroic" defence
  • Galthié to leave Montpellier?
  • Ulster have a chance - Doak
  • Ulster get campaign back on track ReportUlster get campaign back on track
  • Clermont storm Thomond Park ReportClermont storm Thomond Park
  • Ospreys snatch late draw with Racing ReportOspreys snatch late draw with Racing
  • Saints too strong in Treviso ReportSaints too strong in Treviso
  • Sarries hang on at Sale ReportSarries hang on at Sale
  • Ford regrets missed bonus point
  • Bath fall short of bonus point ReportBath fall short of bonus point
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Preview: Ospreys v Racing Métro PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Racing Métro
  • Preview: Castres v Wasps PreviewPreview: Castres v Wasps
  • Preview: Sale v Saracens PreviewPreview: Sale v Saracens
  • Preview: Leicester v Toulon PreviewPreview: Leicester v Toulon
  • Preview: Treviso v Northampton PreviewPreview: Treviso v Northampton
  • Preview: Harlequins v Leinster PreviewPreview: Harlequins v Leinster
  • Preview: Ulster v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Ulster v Scarlets
  • Preview: Munster v Clermont PreviewPreview: Munster v Clermont
  • Preview: Toulouse v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Toulouse v Glasgow
  • Dominguez tipped for Toulon job
  • Preview: Montpellier v Bath PreviewPreview: Montpellier v Bath
  • Glasgow pair sign contract extensions
  • Guirado wary of Tigers threat
  • O'Mahony up for intense Clermont game
  • Toulouse face fly-half crisis
  • Webb enjoying Biggar partnership
  • Wasps must kick on - Tagicakibau
  • Champions Cup Fixtures
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European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Sale vs Clermont Auvergne TBC
Saracens vs Munster TBC
Harlequins vs Wasps TBC
Leinster vs Castres TBC
Leicester vs Scarlets TBC
Toulon vs Ulster TBC
Toulouse vs Bath TBC
Glasgow vs Montpellier TBC
Ospreys vs Northampton TBC
Racing Metro 92 vs Benetton Treviso TBC
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European Rugby Champions Cup
Sunday , December 14
Clermont Auvergne 26 - 19 Munster Clermont Auvergne vs Munster Report
Wasps 44 - 17 Castres Wasps vs Castres Report
Scarlets 22 - 13 Ulster Scarlets vs Ulster Report
Saturday , December 13
Glasgow Warriors 9 - 12 Toulouse Glasgow Warriors vs Toulouse Report
Toulon 23 - 8 Leicester Tigers Toulon vs Leicester Tigers Report
Saracens 28 - 15 Sale Sharks Saracens vs Sale Sharks Report
Racing Metro Paris 18 - 14 Ospreys Racing Metro Paris vs Ospreys Report
Northampton 67 - 0 Treviso Northampton vs Treviso Report
Leinster 14 - 13 Harlequins Leinster vs Harlequins Report
Friday , December 12
Bath 32 - 12 Montpellier Bath vs Montpellier Report
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Pool 1
European Rugby Champions Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Clermont Auvergne 4 14
2 Saracens 4 13
3 Munster 4 10
4 Sale Sharks 4 2
Pool 2
European Rugby Champions Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Harlequins 4 13
2 Leinster 4 13
3 Wasps 4 12
4 Castres 4 1
Pool 3
European Rugby Champions Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Toulon 4 13
2 Scarlets 4 8
3 Leicester Tigers 4 8
4 Ulster 4 6
Pool 4
European Rugby Champions Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Toulouse 4 16
2 Glasgow Warriors 4 10
3 Bath 4 10
4 Montpellier 4 2
Pool 5
European Rugby Champions Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Northampton 4 15
2 Racing Metro Paris 4 14
3 Ospreys 4 8
4 Treviso 4 0

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

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Gallery: Champions Cup, Sunday

Some of the best images from around Europe.

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.