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Win would mean the world to Trimble and co

Andrew Trimble says Saturday’s Heineken Cup Final ‘means the world’ to everyone involved with Ulster.

Balshaw hoping for happy homecoming

The last time Iain Balshaw played in a cup final at Twickenham he lasted a mere six minutes before going off the field with a torn muscle.

Visser ready to shine

Scotland new-boy Tim Visser is ready to answer the “million dollar question” of how he will cope with Test rugby.

VIDEO: O’Driscoll calls for Leinster discipline

Brian O’Driscoll says Leinster must not hand penalty chances to Ulster kicker Ruan Pienaar in Saturday’s Heineken Cup final.

VIDEO: Saints need depth, says Mallinder

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder tells BBC Look East the club needs more strength in depth if they are to compete with Leicester Tigers.

Ross Expects ‘Tough Battle’ Up Front

Prop Mike Ross and team manager Guy Easterby preview Leinster’s bid for their second Heineken Cup success in-a-row. Ross and his team-mates are gearing up to face provincial rivals Ulster in Saturday’s final at Twickenham.

Warburton ready to return

Wales captain Sam Warburton has declared himself fully fit ahead of the three-Test tour of Australia.

Wales v Baa-Baas: Martyn Williams

Wales and British and Irish Lions flanker Martyn Williams is delighted to be back in the international fold.

Cheetahs v Sharks: Teams

The Cheetahs have made just the one change for the South African derby with the Sharks.

London Irish confirm three pre-season fixtures

London Irish has arranged three pre-season fixtures this August to prepare for the 2012/13 Aviva Premiership and Cup campaigns.

Armitage lauds Laporte

Steffon Armitage has hailed the influence of Bernard Laporte on Amlin Challenge Cup finalists Toulon.

Crusaders v Blues: Teams

The Crusaders have strengthened their line-up for the visit of the Blues to Christchurch on Saturday.

Thorn eyeing historic treble

Leinster lock Brad Thorn goes into the Heineken Cup final with Ulster hoping to add to his Super Rugby and World Cup winner’s medals.

No deal has been done – SBW

Sonny Bill Williams insists that he has not yet decided whether his future lies in rugby union or in the National Rugby League.

Leinster And Ulster’s Previous Title Triumphs

With an all-Irish final this Saturday, the Heineken Cup trophy will be heading to Ireland for the fifth time in seven seasons, their sixth title in seventeen seasons of Heineken Cup rugby.

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