Dates announced for Heineken Cup matches

The dates for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals have been announced today.

Leinster's clash against English challengers Leicester – a repeat of the 2009 final – will take place on Saturday, April 9 at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, with a 6pm kick-off.

Ulster will face top seeds Northampton Saints at the stadium:mk in Milton Keynes the following day at 2pm.

Perpignan’s quarter-final against Toulon is set for the 55.000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Barcelona on the Saturday, with Sunday’s action concluded by Heineken Cup holders Toulouse facing Biarritz at Estadio Anoeta, San Sebastian.

The semi-finals see Leinster or Leicester facing Biarritz or Toulouse, with Northampton or Ulster meeting Perpignan or Toulon.