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Full-back Rob Kearney has been named the European Player of the Year after his outstanding contribution to Leinster's latest Heineken Cup win.
Relations between Leicester chief Richard Cockerill and England coach Stuart Lancaster remain healthy despite a dispute over Toby Flood.
Following last week's good news that Alex Cuthbert has signed a contract extension, Cardiff Blues revealed that Fau Filise has also signed a contract extension with the region.
Inside centre Pat McCabe says the major difference in the Brumbies backline this season has been the belief and confidence they have in one another, which they will rely on against the Reds this weekend.
It was a weekend of blow-out and borefests, but the one team that made the biggest statement was the Sharks.
A succession of head injuries have cast a shadow over the playing future of the Blues' French-bound utility back Benson Stanley.
The Bulls received a timely boost ahead of their final tour match, against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
Brian O'Driscoll believes the first all-Irish Heineken Cup final can have a positive effect on the national team ahead of the New Zealand tour.
A determined fight back was not enough for the Force to haul in the Rebels on Sunday, and although there were positives to take from the defeat at home the Perth side were left frustrated with their performance.
Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll believes Leinster can build a European dynasty after the Irish province clinched a third European Cup triumph in the space of four seasons in a 42-14 win over Ulster.
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee knows that his table-topping team are in for a fierce examination in the next fortnight, but he is backing the depth in his squad to boost their chances.
Captain Leo Cullen has highlighted coach Joe Schmidt's "relentless pursuit of excellence" as a driving force behind Leinster's European glory.
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