Leinster begin their defence of the Heineken Cup on Saturday, November 12 against Montpellier Hérault in the Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier (KO: 1.30pm Irish time), it was announced today.

CARDIFF’S Millennium Stadium will play host to Munster in a Heineken Cup semi-final if Declan Kidney’s side defeat Gloucester and Ospreys overcome Saracens at the weekend.