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EPCR "remains determined" to end season in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

2020-03-24T09:18:21.749Z


At the end of a Steering Committee held yesterday, Monday March 23, the EPCR confirmed the suspension of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup leading to the postponement to later dates of the semi-finals and finals respectively scheduled on 1/2/2 May 2020 and 22/23 May 2020 in Marseille ....


At the end of a Steering Committee held yesterday, Monday March 23, the EPCR confirmed the suspension of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup leading to the postponement to later dates of the semi-finals and finals respectively planned on 1/2/2 May 2020 and 22/23 May 2020 in Marseille. "In view of the previous postponement of its quarter-finals and the current suspension of domestic competitions in professional leagues responding to the priority of dealing with the health crisis, the EPCR considers that it is necessary to clarify the situation of the final stages of his tournaments. To do this, the EPCR is currently working with the leagues and federations concerned on solutions allowing a global reprogramming of the rugby season in Europe. All eventualities will be based on the need to protect the health and safety of players, club staff, match officials, supporters and all rugby players and their families, "said the press release. organizer of European competitions. Who does not, however, give up the current season. "The EPCR remains committed to completing the 2019/2020 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup season and intends to reschedule the quarter-finals and semi-finals, as well as the Marseille finals, subject to opinions of the governments and the competent local authorities and within the framework of the rescheduling of the calendars mentioned above. Tickets already purchased for the finals in Marseille will be valid for the dates that remain to be rescheduled. From that moment, supporters who cannot attend the finals on the new dates will be able to benefit from a refund. The EPCR would like to thank Olympique de Marseille, the staff of the Orange Vélodrome and all the local and regional partners for their active collaboration in this process. ”

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