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Robinson hails unbelievable Halfpenny

Robinson hails unbelievable Halfpenny

Cardiff Blues youngster Harry Robinson says Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny is an ideal player to learn from going into this season.

Lamont hails Toulon fans

Lamont hails Toulon fans

Rory Lamont has warned Glasgow that they should expect a hostile reception when they face Toulon in the Heineken Cup.

Wembley double delights Wray

Wembley double delights Wray

Saracens chairman Nigel Wray is excited over the prospect of playing two games at Wembley this season, against Toulouse and Harlequins.

Munster sign Stormers wing

Munster sign Stormers wing

Munster have confirmed the arrival of South African winger Gerhard van den Heever on a two-year deal starting in November.

Heineken Cup fixtures revealed

Heineken Cup fixtures revealed

Reigning Heineken Cup champions, Toulon, will open the defence of their title against Glasgow Warriors at Stade Félix Mayol.

More Heineken Cup News

  • IRFU boss blasts English clubs
  • 12 to 16 weeks for Warburton
  • Heineken Cup 'too good to lose'
  • Cardiff to host European Finals
  • Toulouse unveil new kit
  • Jauzion and Thion retire
  • Trio bid for European Finals
  • Armitage regrets Moore spat
  • FFR withdraws hosting application
  • Heineken Cup Pools for 2013/14
  • ERC confirm tiers for 2013/14
  • Toulouse shopping for foreigners
  • Heineken Cup: Team of the Season
  • Showboating was 'stupid' - Armitage
  • Cup justifies move - Kennedy
  • Wilko wins top European award
  • Row erupts after Armitage's taunting
  • HC better than World Cup - Wilko
  • Laporte praises Toulon's defence
  • Jonny wouldn't miss - Armitage
  • Toulon crowned champions of Europe ReportToulon crowned champions of Europe
  • It's all I have to play for - Wilko
  • Predictions: Heineken Cup Final
  • Boudjellal 'preparing to lose'
  • Preview: Clermont v Toulon PreviewPreview: Clermont v Toulon
  • Fofana hoping for Dublin repeat
  • Hines ready for Toulon's physicality
  • No room for ill-discipline - Byrne
  • Laporte calms hungry Toulon
  • Triple injury worry for Clermont
  • Win Heineken Cup Final tickets!
  • Rolland to ref Heineken Cup final
  • Dominici backing Clemont
  • ERC Player of the Season shortlist
  • Heineken Cup: Team of the semi-finals
  • Who will qualify for Europe?
  • O'Gara set to retire?
  • Wilkinson plays down Lions talk
  • Wilkinson was huge - Laporte
  • McCall proud of progress
  • Wilkinson kicks Toulon to victory ReportWilkinson kicks Toulon to victory
  • Bonnaire in it to win it
  • Clermont sweat on Cudmore
  • Clermont book ticket to Dublin ReportClermont book ticket to Dublin
  • Wilkinson v Farrell
  • Predictions: Heineken Cup semis!
  • Preview: Clermont v Munster PreviewPreview: Clermont v Munster
  • Preview: Saracens v Toulon PreviewPreview: Saracens v Toulon
  • Vosloo blow hits Clermont
  • Rougerie ruled out of semi-final
  • Toulon bring Pilou-Pilou to Twickers
  • Perfect preparation for Clermont
  • ERC defend low ticket sales
  • Howlett and O'Callaghan ruled out
  • Azam awaits 'dream' game
  • Byrne under no illusions
  • Toulon include Elsom, Rossouw
  • There are no favourites - Bonnaire
  • Clermont left with fly-half headache
  • Archer ruled out for Munster
  • Fraser ruled out of semi-final
  • Saracens sweat on Fraser
  • Match officials: European semi-finals
  • Wilkinson "back to his best"
  • Win tickets to Saracens v Toulon!
  • Harlequins "disappointed" with fans
  • Non-hearing upsets Cockerill
  • Concern over centre Marshall
  • HEC: Team of the quarter-finals
  • Munster are underdogs - O'Connell
  • Wilkinson delighted with Toulon win
  • Ayerza injury riles Cockerill
  • Heineken Cup semi-finals confirmed
  • Toulon book ticket to Twickenham ReportToulon book ticket to Twickenham
  • Munster conquer the Stoop ReportMunster conquer the Stoop
  • Rougerie hails Clermont pack
  • McCall hails brilliant defence
  • Saracens power past Ulster ReportSaracens power past Ulster
  • Five star showing from Clermont ReportFive star showing from Clermont
  • Predictions: Heineken Cup last eight
  • Preview: Clermont v Montpellier PreviewPreview: Clermont v Montpellier
  • Preview: Toulon v Leicester PreviewPreview: Toulon v Leicester
  • Preview: Harlequins v Munster PreviewPreview: Harlequins v Munster
  • Preview: Saracens v Ulster PreviewPreview: Saracens v Ulster
  • It is all or nothing - Hines
  • Montpellier missing Tomas
  • Castro has a point to prove in Toulon
  • Ashton not a bad defender - Gustard
  • Croft's Tigers ready for Toulon
  • Farrell turns attention to Ulster
  • Zebo on course for Munster comeback
  • Tuilagi up for Bastareaud rematch
  • Good omens for Ulster
  • Heineken Cup semi-final venues named
  • New deal for Mignoni
  • Heineken Cup Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Heineken Cup
Friday , October 11
Toulouse vs Zebre 20:00
Connacht vs Saracens 20:00
Ulster vs Leicester 20:00
Saturday , October 12
Castres vs Northampton 15:40
Ospreys vs Leinster 18:00
Harlequins vs Scarlets 15:40
Benetton Treviso vs Montpellier 13:35
Edinburgh vs Munster 13:35
Gloucester vs Perpignan 18:00
Sunday , October 13
Exeter vs Cardiff Blues 12:45
More Heineken Cup fixtures
  • Heineken Cup Table
Pool 1
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Saracens 6 23
Quarter Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Castres 0 0
Pool 1
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Munster 6 20
Quarter Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Leinster 0 0
Pool 1
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Racing Metro Paris 6 12
Quarter Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Northampton 0 0
Pool 1
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Edinburgh 6 0
Quarter Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Ospreys 0 0
Pool 2
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Leicester Tigers 6 20
Semi Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Cardiff Blues 0 0
Pool 2
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Toulouse 6 19
Semi Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Exeter 0 0
Pool 2
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Ospreys 6 12
Semi Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Glasgow Warriors 0 0
Pool 2
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Treviso 6 5
Semi Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Toulon 0 0
Pool 3
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Harlequins 6 28
Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Connacht 0 0
Pool 3
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Biarritz 6 15
Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Saracens 0 0
Pool 3
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Connacht 6 12
Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Toulouse 0 0
Pool 3
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Zebre 6 1
Final
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Zebre 0 0
Pool 4
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Ulster 6 23
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Clermont Auvergne 0 0
Pool 4
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Northampton 6 15
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Harlequins 0 0
Pool 4
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Castres 6 14
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Racing Metro Paris 0 0
Pool 4
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Glasgow Warriors 6 6
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Scarlets 0 0
Pool 5
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Clermont Auvergne 6 28
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Treviso 0 0
Pool 5
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Leinster 6 20
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Leicester Tigers 0 0
Pool 5
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Exeter 6 9
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Montpellier 0 0
Pool 5
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Scarlets 6 2
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Ulster 0 0
Pool 6
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Toulon 6 23
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Edinburgh 0 0
Pool 6
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Montpellier 6 22
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
2 Gloucester 0 0
Pool 6
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Cardiff Blues 6 6
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Munster 0 0
Pool 6
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Sale Sharks 6 4
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
4 Perpignan 0 0

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