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Three non-qualifiers from the Heineken Cup are set to be given quarter-final berths in a new-look tournament next season, designed to attract better sponsorship and spice up the competition.”

Leinster and Ireland centre Gordon D’Arcy is set to take his place once again in the Leinster team for this weekend’s Magners League clash with Ulster.”

‘Tis the season to be jolly, the season when props can carry on dieting, when rugby grounds all over the British Isles are packed with cheery souls, and when rosy-cheeked children all head for the parks with new balls and jerseys for a Christmas kickabout.”

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a few carols, but in keeping with the fact that this is a rugby website, we have cunningly combined the two so rugby fans everywhere can have a little sing-song… Merry Christmas one and all from Planet Rugby!”