Clermont to be well tested by Toulon
Clermont have been everyone's favourite to win the Heineken Cup since doing the double over Leinster in the pool, but Toulon's collection of aging superstars may just have an upset in them.
Clermont have been everyone's favourite to win the Heineken Cup since doing the double over Leinster in the pool, but Toulon's collection of aging superstars may just have an upset in them.
Jonny Wilkinson lifted the Heineken Cup after inspiring Toulon to a 16-15 victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium.
Ten years after kicking England to World Cup glory, Jonny Wilkinson takes centre stage again as underdogs Toulon take on fellow Top 14 powerhouse Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup final on Saturday.
Irish referee Alain Rolland will take charge of this year's all-French Heineken Cup final when ASM Clermont Auvergne take on Toulon at the Aviva Stadium on 18 May.
Read live updates from Joe Schmidt's first press conference as Ireland head coach at Aviva Stadium.
Relive Munster's 16-10 defeat to Clermont in the Heineken Cup semi-finals at Stade de la Mosson.
Munster are out of the Heineken Cup following a 16-10 semi-final defeat to Clermont at Stade de la Mosson.
Former European champions Munster will find themselves in an unfamiliar position of being clear underdogs when they tackle Heineken Cup semi-final opponents Clermont Auvergne tomorrow.
Munster have made one change to their side for the Heineken Cup semi-final clash with Clermont tomorrow at 5pm.
Munster need a perfect day if they are to progress, but Clermont's record in knockout rugby means they must have a chance, writes Brendan Cole.
Munster duo Doug Howlett and Donncha O'Callaghan will miss Saturday's Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont.
Stephen Archer will miss Munster's Heineken Cup semi-final clash with Clermont this weekend after sustaining a wrist injury in the RaboDirect PRO12 game against Dragons last Friday.
Clermont have confirmed the signings of scrum-half Thierry Lacrampe and full-back Mike Delany for next season.
Ronan O'Gara kicked all the points as Munster overpowered Harlequins to book a Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne.
Wales international Lee Byrne could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a back injury.
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt reflects on a rare defeat to Clermont
RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy examines the prospect of Leinster and Clermont clashing once more in the Heineken Cup this Saturday.
Clermont Auvergne head coach Vern Cotter has his eyes firmly on reaching the Heineken Cup final after his side saw off Leinster 28-21 at the Aviva Stadium.
Relive Leinster's 28-21 defeat to Clermont Auvergne and Ulster's 10-9 loss to Northampton Saints, with our Heineken Cup text commentary.
Leinster have gone down 28-21 to Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium, but have secured a vital losing bonus point in their Heineken Cup Pool 5 clash.