IRB wade in on Heineken Cup dispute

The International Rugby Board have entered the dispute over the future of the Heineken Cup by declaring their support for a European tournament.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2013 - 15:46

The International Rugby Board have entered the dispute over the future of the Heineken Cup by declaring their support for a European tournament.

English and French clubs, seeking structural, qualification and financial changes to the competition, have stated they will establish their own format next season that teams from other nations were welcome to join.

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