2005–06 Heineken Cup
The 2005–06 Heineken Cup was the eleventh edition of the European Heineken Cup rugby union club tournament. 24 teams from 7 countries took part, with the opening game played on Friday October 21, 2005. Munster won the tournament, beating Biarritz in the final held at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on 20 May 2006.
| 2005–06 Heineken Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Countries | England France Ireland Italy Scotland Wales |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Date | 21 October 2005 – 20 May 2006 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Teams | 24 |
| Matches played | 79 |
| Attendance | 964,863 (12,213 per match) |
| Top point scorer(s) | Felipe Contepomi (Leinster) (129 points) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Sireli Bobo (Biarritz) Vincent Clerc (Toulouse) Felipe Contepomi (Leinster) (6 tries) |
| Final | |
| Venue | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
| Attendance | 74,534 |
| Champions | Munster (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Biarritz |
The teams were divided into six pools of four, in which teams played home and away matches against each other. The winners of the pools, together with the two best runners-up, qualified for the knock-out stage.
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