Since season 1995/96, the elite teams of European rugby have competed for the Heineken Cup on a yearly basis.
Irish side Leinster has been the top side in recent times winning three of the last four years. French team Toulouse hold the record with four wins to their name with Wasps, Munster, and Leicester with two wins each.
This Cup is now the focus for all top European sides with the winners able to describe themselves amongst the best club teams in the world of rugby.