yeah, this week-end we could cynicaly but realistically think that the defeats of Munster and Leinster are the best news for Connacht..

ummm, wrote: If any Irish province wins either of the two ERC trophies we will be in the HEC next year.

Considering the relative strengths of Munster and Leinster this year the Heineken Cup looks beyond them, so having Irish provinces in the Amlin would be a better scenario in terms of all 4 provinces qualifying for the HEC again next year.

Of course, they could always mail it in like Munster did and blame it on confirmation.

Maybe any other year but with the final in the RDS that is a pretty good incentive.

If any Irish province wins either of the two ERC trophies we will be in the HEC next year.

Considering the relative strengths of Munster and Leinster this year the Heineken Cup looks beyond them, so having Irish provinces in the Amlin would be a better scenario in terms of all 4 provinces qualifying for the HEC again next year.

Of course, they could always mail it in like Munster did and blame it on confirmation.

If Leinster fail to reach the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup, but go on and win the Amlin, will that not ensure that we reach the Heineken Cup again next season?
Just trying to be positive