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Tindall ready for big Millennium showdown

Having trumped Biarritz in the opening round, Gloucester captain Mike Tindall is confident his side can maintain their winning ways on Saturday, when they face Cardiff Blues in the Heineken Cup at the Millennium Stadium. Red or Blue?

All Blacks rule MacDonald out of tour

Although he is making good progress, a decision has already been taken that full-back Leon MacDonald would not be making the All Blacks trip to Hong Kong, Britain and Ireland next month.

Marshall warns Carter of French switch

Montpellier scrum-half Justin Marshall has warned his former All Blacks team-mate and Perpignan-bound Daniel Carter that his transition into French rugby is likely to be a bumpy ride.

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Heineken Cup
Saturday, October 18
Leinster v Wasps, 17:30
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European Challenge Cup
Friday, October 17
Bristol v Toulon, 19:45
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Air New Zealand Cup
Friday, October 17
Wellington v Southland, 19:35
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Guinness Prem
  Team Pyd Pts
1. Bath 5 19
2. Leicester 5 16
3. Sale 5 16
4. Harlequins 5 16
5. Saracens 5 15
6. London Irish 5 15
7. Gloucester 5 13
8. Newcastle 5 9
9. Northampton 5 8
10. London Wasps 5 7
11. Worcester 5 6
12. Bristol 5 2

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With the Heineken Cup set to kick-off, which Pool will present the toughest challenge to qualify for the play-offs?

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Pool Three
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Pool Five
Pool Six

Gallery - Heineken Cup: Round One

Munster are given a fright by Montauban before winning 19-17 Perpignan also struggle to victory, eventually beating Treviso 27-16 Luke McAlister is the hero for Sale as the beat Clermont 32-15 in France