Top English clubs ponder joining French in Euro boycott

ENGLAND’S top clubs are still considering whether or not to boycott the Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup competitions next season.

With a proposed mass French withdrawal from both tournaments appearing set to go ahead, Premier Rugby – umbrella organisation for the 12 Guinness Premiership clubs –are discussing the possibility of following suit.

Such action would bring both events to their knees. The threat comes just 24 hours after a record three English teams – Leicester, Wasps and Northampton – qualified for this season’s Heineken Cup semi-finals.