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Australian scrum-half Chris Whitaker was a key man as Leinster won the 2009 Heineken Cup.
Declan Kidney’s side made amends for previous defeats by winning the decider on this day in 2006.
Declan Kidney’s Munster broke new ground in Europe in the 1999/2000 season.
Freddie Pucciariello won two Heineken Cups and a Magners League with the southern province.
Tom O’Toole suffered a rib injury in his side’s 22-15 win over Bath.
The western province were unable to claim a point on their travels and Andy Friend can feel his resources getting tighter.
John Porch and Jack Carty helped the Westerners to a half-time lead, but it unravelled from there.
The out-half looks set to miss at least the return fixture against Northampton.
The number eight says Stephen Larkham has been giving the players confidence to play.
Tom Farrell sustained a scapula injury which will rule him out for approximately six weeks.
Munster now face into back-to-back ties with Saracens in Europe.
Johann van Graan’s men nearly grabbed a late, late win at Thomond Park.
The Australian has made a positive impact since joining during the summer.
The 27-year-old is keen to go to another World Cup with his country.
Meanwhile, Stephen Larkham paid tribute to Alby Mathewson ahead of his departure.
Andy Friend’s side made some vital breakdown steals in their victory over Montpellier.
The 33-year-old initially joined as short-term cover when Conor Murray was injured.
The western province now have 16 players out injured.
Andy Friend’s Connacht will have a ‘red-hot crack’ at Toulouse after beating Montpellier.
Johann van Graan’s side must not miss their opportunity to begin with a win in Swansea.
Head coach Andy Friend is, however, missing several important players due to injury.
Tadhg Beirne is set for his first appearance of the season off the bench in Wales.
The 26-year-old second row makes a timely return on Sunday in Galway.
Toulouse saw off Clermont Auvergne in a top of the table clash on Sunday in France.
Tyler Bleyendaal is set to wear Munster’s number 10 shirt against Saracens.
The Aviva Stadium could be a host venue for the final four of the competition.
The former full-back and goal kicker extraordinaire looks back on a famous Heineken Cup win 20 years ago.
Irish rugby’s good health has been underlined in the Heineken Cup and Challenge Cup.
Yesterday’s comeback win against Leicester saw Ulster secure knock-out rugby in Europe.
Former Munster assistant coach Ian Costello is enjoying his challenging task with Wasps.
Speaking on the latest episode of Heineken Rugby Weekly, Andy Dunne says he has been convinced that Johann van Graan’s side can be European champions.
The 34-year-old Australian has been a superb signing for the province.
Devin Toner, Robbie Henshaw and Sean O’Brien are all back in full Leinster training this week.
The French club says ‘racism has no place in rugby.’
Johann van Graan’s Munster delivered their most compelling performance of the season on Friday night.
The 23-year-old out-half scored two tries and kicked at 100% for the third time in a row.
Danny Cipriani’s return boosts Gloucester for what should be an absorbing European tie.
Stuart Lancaster has backed Byrne to step up against Toulouse this weekend.
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