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Last Updated: Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 16:12 GMT 17:12 UK

Paul Volley Connacht Euro test for Harlequins
Two-time winners Harlequins will face Connacht in their opening pool four clash in the European Challenge Cup.

Munster celebrate their victory over Biarritz Munster start with Leicester trip
Champions Munster travel to former winners Leicester Tigers on the opening weekend of next season's Heineken Cup.

Tana Umaga pictured in January when he announced his Test retirement Umaga signs lucrative Toulon deal
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga signs for French side Toulon, who have also signed former England wing Dan Luger.


Harlequins to face Bath in Europe
Two-time winners Harlequins will meet Bath, Connacht and Montpellier in the pool stages of the European Challenge Cup.

Champions Munster face Leicester
Heineken Cup champions Munster will face old rivals and two-time champions Leicester in the group stages of the 2006/07 tournament.

English clubs' reaction to draw
English champions Sale target a home quarter-final after learning their opposition in the Heineken Cup group stages.

Welsh regions' reaction
Wales' three sides have been handed tough draws in the Heineken Cup.

Irish provinces' reaction
Ulster coach Mark McCall is disappointed that his side have been drawn in a difficult Heineken Cup pool.

Scottish regions' reaction
Border Reivers stand-off Gregor Townsend believes the Heineken Cup will provide his team-mates with invaluable experience.

Challenge draw consoles Dragons
Newport Gwent Dragons face old rivals Bristol, plus Bayonne and Bucuresti in the European Challenge Cup.


EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES

The waiting is over
Munster's Heineken Cup win sparks celebrations on both sides of the Irish Sea


HEINEKEN CUP FINAL

Munster secure Heineken Cup
Munster finally clinch the Heineken Cup with a thrilling 23-19 victory over French champions Biarritz in Cardiff.

Munster inspired by past defeats
Munster coach Declan Kidney says the pain of past defeats inspired his side to Heineken Cup glory.


HEINEKEN CUP - SEMI-FINALS

Leinster 6-30 Munster
Munster set up a Heineken Cup final against Biarritz by overpowering Leinster at Lansdowne Road.

Biarritz 18-9 Bath
Bath's dreams of a second Heineken Cup triumph are ended by French champions Biarritz.


EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP FINAL

Gloucester 36-34 London Irish
Gloucester clinch a pulsating European Challenge Cup final with an extra-time victory over London Irish.

Ryan wants more Gloucester joy
Coach Dean Ryan predicts a bright future for his Gloucester side after their European Challenge Cup triumph.


EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP SEMIS

Newcastle 22-27 London Irish
London Irish will meet Gloucester in the final of the European Challenge Cup after a dramatic win at Newcastle.

Gloucester 31-23 Worcester
A late try from winger Mark Foster sends Gloucester into the final of the European Challenge Cup.


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Past European results
We're keeping an archive of the results and match reports from the European competitions.



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