
Wales centre Gavin Henson has signed a new three-year contract with the Ospreys.

Sky Sports and ERC have announced record live coverage of the first four rounds of the Heineken Cup.

Australian rugby league star Mark Gasnier has joined Stade Francais in a high-profile switch to union.

Perpignan have won the race for Dan Carter after the All Blacks fly-half agreed to spend his sabbatical with the French outfit.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff Blues | 6 | 20 |
| 2 | Stade Francais | 6 | 18 |
| 3 | Bristol | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | NEC Harlequins | 6 | 2 |
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