English and French clubs have released a statement announcing their intention to break away from the Heineken Cup and form their own tournament from 2014/15. Here's some of the frenzied reaction on Twitter to this momentous news for European rugby
@__Yanto second that Ian!
— Jamie Roberts (@Jamiehuwroberts) September 10, 2013
@rugbymedia @ultimaterugby @premrugby that's nice of them
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) September 10, 2013
@simmwright @rugbymedia @ultimaterugby @premrugby 3 in 4 years....don't think we can play with the other boys in the yard too!
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) September 10, 2013
Pesky Celts overachieving at international level? Cut their legs off at regional level and play the waiting game. #HeinekenCup
— Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) September 10, 2013
So, the Heineken Cup, the single most important competition in the history of the world ever may not reach its 20th birthday? #someholygrail
— Dave Hannigan (@daveyhannigan) September 10, 2013
For financial reasons the Irish clubs must get in on this new tournament, otherwise our big players will move to #Top14 & #AvivaPremiership
— Steve O'Brien (@OBcork) September 10, 2013
If seperate Anglio-French and Celtic competitions do take place it will settle the argument about who provides what value etc.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) September 10, 2013
Euro Rugby. Sky & BT signed; what's not known is if clauses require minimum no of countries. My guess (only that) is BT doesn't & Sky does.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) September 10, 2013
The English clubs had simply been waiting for a final affirmation of solidarity from the French clubs. Incredibly quick reaction. #HCup
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) September 10, 2013
You would have to hope that the IRFU have planned for this happening, and that they have something up their sleeves. #HCup
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) September 10, 2013
Surely, surely this can't have all been going on while the IRFU didn't suspect a thing? A statement in response from them would be good.
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) September 10, 2013
