The Unmissable European Champions Cup Clash
The 2023-24 European Champions Cup celebrates its 10th season as an annual club rugby tournament. It features teams from the top five nations in European rugby along with the exciting addition of South Africa. Always promises to deliver some of the most exhilarating rugby matches worldwide!
This season showcased the top 8 teams from the Premiership Rugby (England) and the top 8 from the Top 14 (France), along with 4 teams from Ireland, 2 from South Africa, one from Scotland, and one from Wales. It has been a season filled with unexpected twists, exciting matches, and a ground-breaking inaugural final.
Let’s recap on the key moments from this years tournament
~ This is the second season that has featured South African teams in the mix, which adds an exciting dimension to the tournament; this year Bulls and Stormers both teams made it out of group staged making it to the final 16 but unfortunately for the Springbok supporters, Stormers did not proceed to the Quarters and Bulls lost their spot in the Semis to Northampton Saints.
~ Back-to-back champions La Rochelle faced runners-up Leinster in the pool stage for a highly anticipated opening clash with Leinster taking the upper hand this time round!
~ Thrilling knockout stages which saw underdogs like Harlequins' incredible comeback over Bordeaux-Bègles with an incredible 42-41 quarter-final victory. Before unfortunately being overcome by a motivated Toulouse team in the semi-finals ending in a 38 – 26 score to the French side.
~ The semi-finals which featured two European powerhouses: Leinster and Toulouse and specifically James Lowe’s hat-trick which propelled Leinster to a tight 20-17 victory over Northampton in front of a record-breaking crown 82,300 at Croke Park!
~ The ultimate final clash; Toulouse v Leinster - this is the first time these two European giants face off in the championship game, with Toulouse holding a record of 5 Champions Cup titles and Leinster close behind with 4.
The EPCR Finals Weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
We are fast approaching the much-anticipated finals weekend now! The culmination of the EPCR season will conclude at the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the continents finest club teams will battle it out for ultimate glory.
The weekend will feature two showpiece finals ~
The EPCR Challenge Cup Final | Gloucester v Sharks | 24th
May 2024
The Investec Champions Cup Final | Leinster v Toulouse | 25th May 2024
The state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium provides the perfect setting for these momentous occasions. With its impressive capacity and world-class facilities, the stadium will create an electric atmosphere for players and fans alike.
Dominic McKay, EPCR Chairman, said: “EPCR has a proud history of taking its Finals Weekend to new cities and arenas – with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the latest in a list of cutting-edge venues. It is a sensational stadium with a burgeoning history of hosting rugby matches.”
Hospitality at the Finals Weekend
With VIP EPCR tickets and hospitality packages, you will enjoy the best of the action with premium seating and a host of luxury perks. Have an unforgettable matchday experience with Tottenham Hotspur hospitality as you enjoy inclusions such as delicious dining options, inclusive bar and pre-match player appearances.
- Luxury padded seats in a prime location in the West Level 2
- Light hand-held food included pre-match
- Cash bar available throughout the evening
- Seat Location: West Level 2, Block 212
To enquire about availability for the EPCR Final Weekend at Tottenham stadium please click here. Or email enquiries@dtbsportsandevents.com
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