The Heineken Cup Thread

[Main Street]

Super performance from Dan Parks. Massive win for Connacht. All 4 Irish teams won this weekend.

Are the highlights on anywhere, I don't see them on the rte schedule?

[rodney trotter]

Super performance from Dan Parks. Massive win for Connacht. All 4 Irish teams won this weekend.

Are the highlights on anywhere, I don't see them on the rte schedule?

Yeah, highlights on TG4 at the min.

[Main Street]

Super performance from Dan Parks. Massive win for Connacht. All 4 Irish teams won this weekend.

Are the highlights on anywhere, I don't see them on the rte schedule?

Yeah, highlights on TG4 at the min.

Thanks RT,  just in the nick time for the Connacht match

[Main Street]

#DanParksforIreland

Truly epic from Connacht.
Why was that try ruled out?

[Crete Boom]

Hardly, given Connacht's record of results in Europe. Monetarily speaking there's obviously a massive ocean between the two.
Up the Wesht.

remind of their record in france in the HEC?

When Leinster were getting bet out the gate by the might of Milan Rugby or drawing at home to Edinburgh Rievers , Connacht were the first Irish province to win a European game in France against Nice and the first Irish province to win a European game in England against Northhampton. There was rugby pre Leinster's Celtic league win in 2002 Indiana .

[INDIANA]

Hardly, given Connacht's record of results in Europe. Monetarily speaking there's obviously a massive ocean between the two.
Up the Wesht.

remind of their record in france in the HEC?

When Leinster were getting bet out the gate by the might of Milan Rugby or drawing at home to Edinburgh Rievers , Connacht were the first Irish province to win a European game in France against Nice and the first Irish province to win a European game in England against Northhampton. There was rugby pre Leinster's Celtic league win in 2002 Indiana .

heineken cup was it?

[GalwayBayBoy]

Hardly, given Connacht's record of results in Europe. Monetarily speaking there's obviously a massive ocean between the two.
Up the Wesht.

remind of their record in france in the HEC?

When Leinster were getting bet out the gate by the might of Milan Rugby or drawing at home to Edinburgh Rievers , Connacht were the first Irish province to win a European game in France against Nice and the first Irish province to win a European game in England against Northhampton. There was rugby pre Leinster's Celtic league win in 2002 Indiana .

Connacht actually have a decent record away in France. Albeit most of it was in the Amlin. Think they won over in Montpellier as well.

[sans pessimism]

Hardly, given Connacht's record of results in Europe. Monetarily speaking there's obviously a massive ocean between the two.
Up the Wesht.

remind of their record in france in the HEC?

When Leinster were getting bet out the gate by the might of Milan Rugby or drawing at home to Edinburgh Rievers , Connacht were the first Irish province to win a European game in France against Nice and the first Irish province to win a European game in England against Northhampton. There was rugby pre Leinster's Celtic league win in 2002 Indiana .

Connacht actually have a decent record away in France. Albeit most of it was in the Amlin. Think they won over in Montpellier as well.

Big difference though,beating the mighty Toulouse in the Hino

[Mikhailov]

HC shaping up nicely. Imagine if all 4 teams qualified !!

Leinster looking great at the minute, Munster ticking along nicely but big game coming up on weekend. Ulster going ok but not setting world alight but may do when injuries clear up whilst Connacht can beat zebre and Toulouse at home then could qualify but honestly will be unlikely.

For Irish, 3 teams in last 8 will be good and the winner will come from either of the 3 if draw is favourable.

Outside Irish danger is sarries and clermont

[Milltown Row2]

HC shaping up nicely. Imagine if all 4 teams qualified !!

Leinster looking great at the minute, Munster ticking along nicely but big game coming up on weekend. Ulster going ok but not setting world alight but may do when injuries clear up whilst Connacht can beat zebre and Toulouse at home then could qualify but honestly will be unlikely.

For Irish, 3 teams in last 8 will be good and the winner will come from either of the 3 if draw is favourable.

Outside Irish danger is sarries and clermont

Was at Ravenhill on Sat night and to be honest the Italians weren't great but the performance put in by Ulster was top drawer, they never stopped and as you say they have a few boys on the injured list to come in, they more than doubled the handicap given to them by PP which was -22 points.

If they managed to get a home draw they would be a handful for most teams

[AZOffaly]

Munster will regret that opening day defeat in Edinburgh I think. Perpignan were poor yesterday, but will be a different kettle of fish over there.

[LeoMc]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/1128/489759-heineken-cup/

I know it wasn't a complete capitulation and we are looking at changes but it's delightful to see the climb down these poor b**tards have had to make. Gives the four nations particular negotiating strength too since the English would be working at half levels without the HC. I wonder how the FFR got clubs onside?

What's the outcome now anyway, puts the ERC back in the driving seat and throws a spanner in the English plan for the Virgin Sports takeover.

Are the English clubs definitely out at this stage?

[trileacman]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/1128/489759-heineken-cup/

I know it wasn't a complete capitulation and we are looking at changes but it's delightful to see the climb down these poor b**tards have had to make. Gives the four nations particular negotiating strength too since the English would be working at half levels without the HC. I wonder how the FFR got clubs onside?

What's the outcome now anyway, puts the ERC back in the driving seat and throws a spanner in the English plan for the Virgin Sports takeover.

Are the English clubs definitely out at this stage?

Yeah, for next year.

Hissy-fit pricks.

[rodney trotter]

Jamie Heaslip and Sean O Brien being heavily linked with moves to Toulouse and Clermont http://t.co/8y2BQjjx3n

[Mikhailov]

Bit of a come down from last week - only 2/4 wins and Munster showing typical spirit to sneak it at the death but it is to expected from great clubs with super history. Leinster were poor and seemed complacent, whereas Connacht were up against a vengeful Toulouse and coming of the back of a virus hit squad. Ulster trundle along with 2 easy and expected victories and could go close. According to SS2 today their injury list in unbelievable - if all come back they will go close especially if home qtr final. Injured at the minute are best, ferris, bowe, Henry, Wallace, Williams, Henderson - all potential starters.

Next round will shape the comp with some qualifiers nearly home and hosed at that stage.