Heineken Cup openers to feature World Cup stars

Leinster and Ulster's Rugby World Cup stars are back in force for their respective Heineken Cup openers this weekend.

Heineken Cup openers to feature World Cup stars
Wed, 03 Dec, 2003 - 11:34

Leinster and Ulster's Rugby World Cup stars are back in force for their respective Heineken Cup openers this weekend.

David Humphreys and Ulster visit Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday, while Reggie Corrigan’s Leinster entertain Biarritz at Lansdowne Road the day before.

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