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| Season | 2000–01 Heineken Cup | ||
| Date | 6 October 2000 - 23 January 2001 | ||
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In the 2000-2001 Heineken Cup pool stage matches, teams received
Edinburgh finished above Leinster despite having a lower points difference, as the first tie-breaker was the results in the two matches between the teams.
Cardiff won the group despite having a lower points difference than Saracens, as the first tie-breaker was the results in the two matches between the teams.