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How does the Leinster 'dynasty' rank? Leinster are a great side no doubt, but where do they rank alongside the other dominant sides of the modern game? http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164354.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164354.html Mon, 21 May 2012 11:15:51 GMT Harinordoquy delights in Biarritz triumph Imanol Harinordoquy was delighted to turn the tables on Jonny Wilkinson as Biarritz edged out Toulon 21-18 to win the Amlin Challenge Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164277.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164277.html Fri, 18 May 2012 22:46:48 GMT The hand of Yachvili "The party has already started and the oompah band, Yachvili, Serge Blanco et al will not care one bit that the performance lacked a little gloss." <b>Tom Hamilton</b> reports from The Stoop http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164271.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164271.html Sat, 19 May 2012 21:05:47 GMT Biarritz edge Toulon for euro glory Biarritz claimed a controversial 21-18 victory over Toulon in their Amlin Challenge Cup final clash at The Stoop on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164259.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164259.html Sat, 19 May 2012 21:06:21 GMT Toulon and Biarritz eye maiden euro title Top 14 giants Toulon and Biarritz go head-to-head for the Amlin Challenge Cup final at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday evening http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164173.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164173.html Thu, 17 May 2012 19:33:19 GMT Bordeaux bring in Worsley as coach Bordeaux-Begles have unveiled former England flanker Joe Worsley as their new defence coach http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/164177.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/164177.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:52:16 GMT Veteran Shaw extends Toulon deal Toulon and former England second-row Simon Shaw has signed a new one-year contract with the Top 14 side http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/164158.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/164158.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:34:43 GMT TV officials set to get increased power Television match officials are set to be handed increased powers and teams are to be penalised for delivering slow ball at rucks as part of an extensive trial of Law amendments sanctioned by the International Rugby Board http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/164137.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/164137.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:24:03 GMT Irish trio head up ERC awards shortlist The ERC have named their five-man shortlist for the prestigious ERC European Player of the Year 2012 award http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164128.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164128.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:33:56 GMT Toulon name Bastareaud in squad Toulon have included French centre Mathieu Bastareaud in their squad for Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup final http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164121.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164121.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:37:17 GMT Hook and Phillips free for duty Wales have received a boost with the news that Mike Phillips and James Hook have both been released by their French clubs to join up with the national squad ahead of their game with the Barbarians http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/164115.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/164115.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:46:30 GMT Armitage named Top 14 Player of the Season Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage has been named the Top 14's Player of the Season by influential French rugby newspaper Midi Olimpique http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/164073.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/164073.html Mon, 14 May 2012 12:01:09 GMT Toulon face Racing in play-offs Toulouse finished at the summit of the Top 14 table while Racing Metro sealed the final play-off place on the last day of the regular season in France. http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/163964.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/163964.html Sat, 12 May 2012 17:12:05 GMT Charteris confirms Perpignan switch Wales second-row Luke Charteris has confirmed his widely anticipated move to Perpignan http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/163870.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/163870.html Thu, 10 May 2012 10:18:51 GMT Szarzewski swaps Stade for Metro France hooker Dimitri Szarzewski has swapped Stade Francais for Parisian rivals Racing Metro ahead of next season http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/163781.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/163781.html Tue, 08 May 2012 07:39:13 GMT Leinster and Ulster eye the big one For the first time in the history of the tournament there will be an all-Irish Heineken Cup final, with holders Leinster set to go toe-to-toe with Ulster at Twickenham on May 19 http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163450.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163450.html Tue, 01 May 2012 08:04:13 GMT Leinster dig deep to set up all-Irish final Leinster fought off the challenge of Clermont Auvergne to set up an all-Irish Heineken Cup final on Sunday, winning 19-15 to keep alive their hopes of back-to-back titles http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163446.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163446.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:32:56 GMT Greatness beckons heroic Leinster "Leinster stand on the brink of greatness after a heroic performance that underlined their class and kept their hopes of a third Heineken Cup crown in four seasons alive." <b>Graham Jenkins</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163440.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163440.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:34:44 GMT Schmidt hails Sexton influence Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt was a relieved man after watching his side survive a late Clermont Auvergne barrage to win 19-15 and reach their third Heineken Cup final in four years http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163439.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163439.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:22:26 GMT Biarritz down Brive to book final berth Biarritz booked an Amlin Challenge Cup Final showdown with Top 14 rivals Toulon with a 19-0 victory over Brive on Saturday afternoon http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163389.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/163389.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:32:23 GMT