Organisation: European Rugby

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European chiefs considering return to 24-club Champions Cup

The move is part of the contingency planning officials are undertaking due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Munster's James Cronin in action against Racing 92. Photo: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

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James Cronin suspended after taking banned substance due to pharmacy 'dispensing error'

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Saracens could face another punishment after no-show at Champions Cup launch

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Larkham on Saracens salary cap scandal: 'It wouldn't sit right with me if it was my team'

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Toulon owner fined €75,000 for 'discriminating and insulting' comments

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Irish sports firm hopes to tap World Cup

Scottish international charged with testicle grabbing

European Rugby disciplinary chiefs are investigating allegations that Glasgow Warriors flanker Ryan Wilson grabbed the testicles of the Northampton Saints scrum-half, Lee Dickson in Sunday’s Champions Cup tie at Franklin's Gardens.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Pat Lam plea to bolster Connacht squad rejected

European rugby’s governing body has turned down an appeal from Connacht’s Pat Lam to add two extra backs to his injury-torn squad ahead of Sunday’s return visit to Newcastle.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

European rugby dispute resolved

The two-year disagreement over the future of European club rugby has been resolved.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

Progress in Euro talks, but deal a long way off

Two days of talks ended yesterday in Dublin with the ERC and its six member unions moving halfway towards the rebellious English and French clubs and their demands for a radically altered European club structure.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2013

Future of Heineken Cup at risk due to English clubs' TV deal

The future of the Heineken Cup and European rugby in general remains uncertain after English clubs’ governing body, Premiership Rugby, announced it has agreed a new £152m deal with broadcaster BT.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2012

Heineken Cup gives €31m boost to rugby federations

EUROPEAN Rugby Cup (ERC), the Dublin-based company that manages the Heineken Cup, handed over more than €31 million to the Irish, English, Welsh, Scottish, French and Italian rugby federations last year.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

Bourgoin request final change

Bourgoin have written to European rugby’s governing body requesting the date and venue of their European Challenge Cup final against Northampton be changed.

Tue, 05 May, 2009

IRB chairman attacks clubs' boycott

International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Dr Syd Millar has urged Guinness Premiership clubs to back out of their European boycott and return to the negotiating table.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2007

ERC: No problem over screen support

EUROPEAN Rugby officials rejected suggestions yesterday that screening scenes from Limerick’s O’Connell Street had any effect in deciding the destination of the Heineken Cup in Munster’s favour.

Mon, 22 May, 2006

Sheahan gets two year ban

Munster's Frankie Sheahan has been hit with a two-year ban for failing a drugs test after a Heineken Cup game.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2003

Munster hardmen get into character for Mob shoot

THE hard men of Irish rugby have swapped their Munster jerseys for mafia-style suits — all in aid of a worthy cause.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2003

ERC to confirm Heineken Cup draw

European rugby’s governing body will confirm the draw for next season’s Heineken Cup later today.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2002

Rugby body plays down leaked Heineken Cup draw

European rugby’s governing body has insisted that leaked details of next season’s Heineken Cup draw are strictly unofficial and that the real draw will be announced tomorrow.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2002

Heineken Cup: Munster look on bright side despite draw from hell

They made the Heineken European Cup semi-final draw in the Sugar Club in Dublin last night but there was little sweetness in the air when Munster were drawn last from the hat and handed just the match they didn't want — a meeting on French soil on the weekend of April 21-22 with star-studded Stade Francais.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2001