Quins flanker Will Skinner was sent off during the closing stages of the 31-24 victory by referee Alain Rolland as, after being substituted earlier in the game, he prevented Toulouse from taking a quick throw as they desperately sought a late score. ...

The flanker, 27, committed 'an act contrary to good sportsmanship' when, on the bench after being subbed, he prevented a quick Toulouse line-out. A European Rugby Cup (ERC) statement said Skinner's "excellent record" was considered in reducing the...

...body which represents the regions, revealed yesterday that the salary cap of £3.5m will cover the players registered for European competition.With the likes of Toulouse and Toulon reportedly able to offer players €600,000 salaries, the regions have had to...

The collective resilience was such that the prop James Johnston refused to leave the field despite suffering a suspected fractured cheekbone. The combative streak even extended to the technical area, where flanker Will Skinner was shown a red card by...