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Hopley slams 'extraordinary' ban Players' union chief Damian Hopley has questioned the 12-month ban handed to Tom Williams for faking a blood injury and declared the punishment "extraordinary" and "entirely disproportionate" http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup/rugby/story/100393.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup/rugby/story/100393.html Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:33:23 GMT Quins found guilty in fake injury probe Harlequins winger Tom Williams has been suspended for 12 months after being found guilty of his role in fabricating a blood injury in last season's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leinster http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup/rugby/story/100371.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup/rugby/story/100371.html Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:19:59 GMT Loffreda and Tigers close to settlement All the latest rugby news, with Marcelo Loffreda close to a settlement with Leicester and Barry Davies joining Ospreys http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/98477.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/98477.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:54:46 GMT ERC announces Heineken Cup changes ERC chiefs have announced a series of changes for next season's Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup tournaments http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/98354.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/98354.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:24:16 GMT Cup draw throws up mouth-watering clashes European champions Leinster have been handed a favourable draw for the defence of their Heineken Cup crown http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/97961.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/97961.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:52:00 GMT Dragons secure Heineken Cup berth Newport Gwent Dragons head to Italy on Friday hoping to secure their place in next season's Heineken Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97325.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97325.html Fri, 29 May 2009 21:32:33 GMT Dragons face tough Italian job Newport Gwent Dragons head to Italy on Friday hoping to secure their place in next season's Heineken Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97276.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97276.html Thu, 28 May 2009 16:42:34 GMT Heineken Cup picture almost complete With the Heineken Cup final between Leicester and Leinster set to light up Murrayfield on Saturday eyes will soon be looking to next season's edition of Europe's top Cup competition http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97084.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97084.html Sun, 24 May 2009 20:29:42 GMT Cullen backs Leinster Lions to kick on Leinster skipper Leo Cullen has urged the province's British & Irish Lions contingent to add another glorious chapter to what has been an historic year for Irish rugby http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97069.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97069.html Sun, 24 May 2009 20:54:19 GMT Leinster desire carries them to glory The smile on Brian O'Driscoll's face following Leinster's battling Heineken Cup victory over Leicester said it all http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97012.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97012.html Sat, 23 May 2009 20:15:41 GMT O'Driscoll elated with long-awaited win Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll praised his side's resilience after they ended a long wait by winning their first Heineken Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97009.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/97009.html Sat, 23 May 2009 21:01:50 GMT Leinster clinch Heineken Cup glory Leinster were crowned European champions with a hard-fought 19-16 victory over Leicester in their Heineken Cup Final showdown at Murrayfield http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96998.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96998.html Sat, 23 May 2009 22:01:31 GMT Cockerill backs Tigers to raise their game Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill is confident his side can eliminate the mistakes that plagued their Guinness Premiership victory when they tackle Leinster in the Heineken Cup Final at Murrayfield on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96980.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96980.html Fri, 22 May 2009 22:53:22 GMT Cheika wary of emotional overload Leinster boss Michael Cheika is determined to keep his players focused ahead of their Heineken Cup showdown with Leicester at Murrayfield http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96972.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96972.html Fri, 22 May 2009 21:51:38 GMT Battle lines drawn for Heineken Cup finale Leicester and Leinster have both named their teams for their Heineken Cup Final showdown at Murrayfield http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96945.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96945.html Fri, 22 May 2009 20:41:11 GMT Heineken Cup spots still up for grabs With the Heineken Cup final between Leicester and Leinster set to light up Murrayfield on Saturday eyes will soon be looking to next season's edition of Europe's top Cup competition http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96916.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeancup-2008/rugby/story/96916.html Thu, 21 May 2009 16:12:40 GMT Stade de France to host 2010 Heineken final All the latest rugby news, with Bath confirming an investigation into player behaviour and Chris Jack signing for Western Province http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/96786.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/96786.html Mon, 18 May 2009 15:49:17 GMT Street-wise Tigers just too good for Irish There is no doubt that Leicester's narrow victory over London Irish failed to live up to the occasion in terms of spectacle but there can be equally no question that the best side in the country lifted the Premiership crown http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2008-09/rugby/story/96764.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2008-09/rugby/story/96764.html Mon, 18 May 2009 15:15:15 GMT Leicester edge out Irish for Premiership glory Leicester Tigers clinched the Guinness Premiership crown with a hard-fought 10-9 victory over London Irish in the season finale at Twickenham. http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2008-09/rugby/story/96724.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2008-09/rugby/story/96724.html Sun, 17 May 2009 08:43:17 GMT Battle lines drawn for Premiership final Leicester Tigers and London Irish have named their teams for Saturday's Premiership final http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2008-09/rugby/story/96685.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2008-09/rugby/story/96685.html Sat, 16 May 2009 12:15:54 GMT