ERC left red-faced after web crash

ERC’S attempt to go global for yesterday’s Heineken Cup draw backfired disastrously when their website crashed.

The 2011/12 draw was to be broadcast live on the internet from Twickenham but organisers were left red-faced as thousands of fans were unable to watch or listen to the event.

Irish supporters vented their anger on Twitter and Facebook at the debacle when the problem became apparent prior to the draw.