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Millar confident of securing future of Heineken Cup

INTERNATIONAL Rugby Board chief Dr Syd Millar has delivered an upbeat verdict on the Heineken Cup’s future.

Sat, 19 May, 2007 - 01:00

Colm O’Connor

Next season’s tournament was put in doubt by top English and French clubs announcing a boycott of the competition.

But that threat appears to be easing as talks continue between the clubs and union officials.

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