1998–99 Heineken Cup pool stage
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| 1998–99 Heineken Cup pool stage | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 1998–99 Heineken Cup | ||
| Date | 18 September 1998 – 8 November 1998 | ||
| Qualifiers | |||
| Seed 1 |  Perpignan | ||
| Seed 2 | Stade Français | ||
| Seed 3 |  Ulster | ||
| Seed 4 | Colomiers | ||
| Seed 5 | Munster | ||
| Seed 6 | Toulouse | ||
| Seed 7 |  Pontypridd | ||
| Seed 8 | Llanelli | ||
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In the 1998–99 Heineken Cup pool stage teams received
- 2 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
Pool 1
| Team | P | W | D | L | Tries for | Tries against | Try diff | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stade Français
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 17 | 219 | 117 | 102 | 10 |
| Llanelli
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 22 | −10 | 113 | 180 | −67 | 6 |
| Leinster
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 141 | 124 | 17 | 4 |
| Bègles-Bordeaux
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 23 | −12 | 127 | 179 | −52 | 4 |
Pool 2
| Team | P | W | D | L | Tries for | Tries against | Try diff | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perpignan
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 238 | 108 | 130 | 10 |
| Munster
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 144 | 108 | 36 | 9 |
| Neath
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 | −13 | 118 | 194 | −76 | 3 |
 Safilo Petraca Rugby Padova
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 21 | −13 | 79 | 169 | −90 | 2 |
Pool 3
| Team | P | W | D | L | Tries for | Tries against | Try diff | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 197 | 168 | 29 | 9 |
| Toulouse
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 234 | 103 | 131 | 8 |
 Edinburgh Reivers
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 179 | 146 | 33 | 5 |
| Ebbw Vale
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 41 | −30 | 114 | 307 | −193 | 2 |
| 18 September 1998 19:30 |
| Ulster | 38 – 38 | Edinburgh |
| Try: Mason, McKinty, J. Cunningham (2) Con: Mason (3) Pen: Mason (4) | Report | Try: Mayer, Roxburgh, Murray (2) Con: Hodge (3) Pen: Hodge (3) Drop: Hodge |
| Ravenhill Attendance: 9,000 |
| 26 September 1998 17:00 |
| Toulouse | 39 – 3 | Ulster |
| Try: Ntamack (2), Desbrosse, Marfaing, Laput Con: Delaigue, Ougier (2) Pen: Ougier, Delaigue | Report | Pen: Mason |
| Les Sept Deniers Attendance: 5,000 Referee: D. Bevan |
| 10 October 1998 14:30 |
| Ebbw Vale | 28 – 61 | Ulster |
| Try: Penalty try Manley, Taumalolo Con: Hayward (2) Pen: Hayward (2) | Report | Try: J. Bell, Humphreys (2), S. Bell, Blair, McKinty, Park Con: Mason (7) Pen: Mason (4) |
| Eugene Cross Park Attendance: 2,000 |
| 16 October 1998 19:30 |
| Ulster | 29 – 24 | Toulouse |
| Try: Mason, McKinty, Van Rensburg Con: Mason Pen: Mason (4) | Report | Try: Marfaing, Cazalbou (2) Con: Ougier (2), Delaigue |
| Ravenhill Attendance: 10,000 |
| 30 October 1998 19:30 |
| Ulster | 43 – 18 | Ebbw Vale |
| Try: J. Cunningham, McWhirter, Irwin, Mason, S. Bell, Ward, Matchett Con: Mason (4) | Report | Try: Olsen, Faletau Pen: Strange, Greene |
| Ravenhill Attendance: 4,500 Referee: F. Maciello |
| 8 November 1998 15:00 |
| Edinburgh | 21 – 23 | Ulster |
| Try: Stanger, Murray Con: Chalmers Pen: Chalmers (3) | Report Highlights | Try: Blair, Coulter Con: Mason (2) Pen: Mason (3) |
| Myreside Attendance: 4,000 |
Pool 4
| Team | P | W | D | L | Tries for | Tries against | Try diff | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colomiers
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 176 | 121 | 55 | 8 |
| Pontypridd
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 160 | 141 | 19 | 6 |
| Benetton Treviso
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 142 | 150 | −8 | 6 |
| Glasgow Caledonians
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 19 | −9 | 121 | 187 | −66 | 4 |
Seeding
| Seed | Pool Winners | Pts | TF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perpignan
|
10 | 35 | +130 |
| 2 | Stade Français
|
10 | 27 | +102 |
| 3 | Ulster
|
9 | 23 | +29 |
| 4 | Colomiers
|
8 | 22 | +55 |
| Seed | Pool Runners-up | Pts | TF | +/− |
| 5 | Munster
|
9 | 17 | +36 |
| 6 | Toulouse
|
8 | 31 | +131 |
| 7 | Pontypridd
|
6 | 13 | +19 |
| 8 | Llanelli
|
6 | 12 | −67 |
See also
References
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Ulster drop vital point in dramatic opening tie", Belfast Telegraph, 19 September 1998
- ^ a b c "Easter Road put in the frame as new home for Gunners". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. 3 November 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ Richard Stevenson, "Second best all round", Sunday Life, 27 September 1998
- ^ a b "Chance to remember a lost time", Irish Times, 20 October 2000
- ^ "Flawless Mason inspires Ulster", Sunday Life, 11 October 1998
- ^ "Rugby Union: Ulster's forwards lay foundations for success", The Independent, 12 October 1998
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Salute brave hearts of Ulster", Belfast Telegraph, 17 October 1998
- ^ Jim Stokes, "A victory romp but no rhythm", Belfast Telegraph, 31 October 1998
- ^ Gerry Thornley, "Ward Drives Ulster On", The Irish Times, 31 October 1998
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Sheldon 'n dusted: Coulter drives Ulster into Euro quarters", Belfast Telegraph, 9 November 1998