I was bored at work (as usual) and was looking up the Heineken Cup on Wikipedia when I came across this scurrilous allegation!:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heineken_cup
[quote]Without English clubs, the 1998–99 tournament revolved around France, Italy and the Celtic nations. Sixteen teams took part in four pools of four, with Ulster invited into the competition to even up the numbers.[/quote]
As far as I can remember Ireland has had 3 teams in the Cup since its inception as standard. Just wanted to check this with some of our noble fans before I amend this slur on our great team's honour. Actually I will probably delete anyway, I suspect a devious Munster or Leinster hand in it
Ulster's ERC Qualifying 98/99 Question
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Re: Ulster's ERC Qualifying 98/99 Question
Why argue? Much harder competition to win as one required to beat more French teams instead of the easier English options. Obvious, ain it!
From the rolling glens of Antrim through the hills of Donegal we will stand and shout for Ulster as we win both scrum and maul from the lovely lakes of Fermanagh tae the shores of ould Lough Gall we will scream and shout for Ulster as we beat them one and all!
Re: Ulster's ERC Qualifying 98/99 Question
As confirmed by looking at the ERC Fixtures and results section Ulster have participated in the competition every year of since it began in the 1995/1996 seasonSetanta wrote:Why argue? Much harder competition to win as one required to beat more French teams instead of the easier English options. Obvious, ain it!
Paul.
C'mon Ulsterrrrrrrrr!
C'mon Ulsterrrrrrrrr!