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ERC hoping for a brighter future

Heineken Cup chiefs hope a "positive solution" can be found following the decision by French clubs to boycott next season's tournament, but the prospects look pretty grim after both French and English league representatives failed to turn up for an ERC meeting yesterday.

WRU will not appeal Thomas sanction

The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed they will not appeal against Gareth Thomas's four-week ban given to him by the ERC on Thursday.

Thomas verdict hints at thrown books

The news that Gareth Thomas will miss a huge chunk of this year's six nations will come as a huge blow to the player, and Wales coach Gareth Jenkins.

Brennan gets his day in 'court'

Trevor Brennan will appear at a disciplinary hearing in Dublin next week, standing accused of lashing out at an Ulster fan during a Heineken Cup clash, after legal teams reached an agreement on Thursday.

Thomas blow for Wales

Gareth Thomas will miss the first three games of Wales' Six Nations campaign after being banned for four weeks at a European Rugby Cup (ERC) disciplinary hearing in Dublin on Thursday.

Brennan gets temporary reprieve

Trevor Brennan's Heineken Cup disciplinary hearing has been adjourned, after he was granted a temporary High Court injunction on Wednesday.

Toulouse duo receive disciplinary date

Trevor Brennan and Gareth Thomas have been called to appear before an independent disciplinary committee in Dublin on February 1 - just two days before the start of the Six Nations.

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Pierre guilty but not punished
Lux tells the English to sort things out
McCullough cleared of racist claims
Sale take the law into their own hands
Larrachea citing compounds Sale problems
Fan states his side of events
Leicester get a fine semi-final deal
Brennan row escalating
Toulouse Defend 'Generous' Brennan
Munster to face Stradey Park
Brennan involved in fan punch-up
Venue change on the cards for Scarlets
Refs blasted for Heineken Cup losses
Reivers come unstuck in Italy
Biarritz invite the Saints to Spain
Toulouse end on a high(ish) note
Scarlets secure silver - at least
Rolland feels Saint-André fury
Long live the French revolution
'Britain and Ireland should unite'
Tigers bare their teeth in Limerick
Blues escape after late scare
Stade show what will be missed
Ospreys ambush Sale at Edgeley Park
Catalans sign off in style
Wasps snuff out Castres in France
Agen sign off with clinical win
Leinster fail to raise their game
Top 14 and Heineken historically
'We won't bow to blackmail'

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