Euro-rugby
The fate of Ireland's three provinces in the Heineken Cup, European rugby's premier tournament, will be decided over the next fortnight, but in real terms this weekend. Ulster and Munster were in action last night, while Leinster will command centre stage at the RDS this afternoon (5.15pm). Brian O'Driscoll will lead the Irish province against the Glasgow Warriors, aware that Leinster must not only win but also snaffle a bonus point to maintain their pursuit of pool toppers, Bath. Leinster and Bath meet, in what is potentially a winner-takes-all contest, tomorrow week at the Recreation Ground in Bath. Connacht will host French side Montpellier at the Sportsground today (2pm) in the knowledge that they face a challenge similar to Leinster's: four points for a win and a bonus for scoring four tries that would leave them requiring just a win in Sicily the following week.
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