Munster hugely dependent on the set-piece for possession

A Heineken Cup semi-final preview piece for the Irish Examiner, including why Saracens versus Toulon could be a kick-fest.

Tough task for Munster and a crowd asleep at Twickers

A preview of the weekend's Heineken Cup semi finals, now with added Referee stats. Yes, that's Ref Stats.

Munster Add to the Legend but Ulster Wonder What Might Have Been

A look back at what made up a remarkable weekend of European rugby...

The Heineken Cup Quarterfinals

A look at what the eight teams left in the competition did in the pool stages, along with some potential issues for the two Irish provinces...

Crouch…Touch…Set!

The 16 most-penalised players in the Heineken Cup pool matches were all props. A short piece for the Irish Examiner...

Heineken Cup Round 6: Breaking Down the Numbers

Five rounds down, one to go. But who can go through and what do they need to happen, no matter how unlikely?

The Boys in Blue are running out of time…

Leinster need to score a hatful of tries to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the Heineken Cup knock-out stages. In today's Scarlets preview I explore an idea that would give them a better chance of doing just that: refuse ALL kicks at goal. Yes, even conversions...

So… Just How F*cked Are Leinster?

After Leinster lose home and away to Clermont, I look at Heineken Cups past and present to assess their chances of defending their title.

Leinster vs. Clermont preview

Leinster face a must-win home game against Clermont-Auvergne. Can the reintroduction of Shane Jennings improve their poor tackling?

Heineken Cup Review: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

or... the Connacht, the Saracens and the Pascal Gauzere.