The stage is set for the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Round of 16, with match officials now locked in. Leading the charge in the opening Champions Cup clash is Hollie Davidson, officiating as Northampton faces off against Castres. Meanwhile, the Challenge Cup sees Sam Grove-White taking the reins for the opening fixture between the Sharks and Connacht.
The selection of referees features a diverse roster from eight different nations, tasked with managing the pivotal knockouts from April 3 to 5. Hollie Davidson, fresh from her debut in the Men’s Six Nations, will kick things off at Northampton. The following day, Nika Amashukeli, who recently handled the high-stakes Six Nations finale between France and England, oversees Bath versus Saracens, while Christophe Ridley directs play at Stade Félix Mayol for the Toulon versus Stormers match.
Other notable appointments include Pierre Brousset in the first-ever Investec Champions Cup clash between Glasgow Warriors and the Bulls, and Gianluca Gnecchi who will watch over Toulouse as they host Bristol Bears. Under the Saturday night lights, Luc Ramos will be the center referee for the all-English duel between Harlequins and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stoop.
The weekend’s action wraps up with Andrew Brace in Ireland as Bordeaux-Bègles, the reigning champions and top seeds, host Leicester Tigers. The final whistle of the round will be blown by Luke Pearce when unbeaten Leinster Rugby welcomes Edinburgh to the Aviva Stadium.
"It's an honor to lead the team of officials at such a crucial stage of the competition. The diversity and quality of our referees are a testament to the global standard of rugby officiating," remarked Tony Spreadbury, Head of Match Officials at EPCR.
In the Challenge Cup, additional fixtures include Adam Leal overseeing Montpellier against Perpignan, and Jérémy Rozier at the helm for Exeter Chiefs versus Munster. The weekend concludes with Ben Breakspear managing the Zebre Parma versus Pau game, setting the stage for high-stakes rugby across Europe.
With the quarter-finals in sight, each match promises to deliver intense rugby action, as teams battle it out for a prestigious spot at the EPCR Finals Weekend scheduled for late May in Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium.
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The stage is set for the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Round of 16, with match officials now locked in. Leading the charge in the opening Champions Cup clash is Hollie Davidson, officiating as Northampton faces off against Castres. Meanwhile, the Challenge Cup sees Sam Grove-White taking the reins for the opening fixture between the Sharks and Connacht.
The selection of referees features a diverse roster from eight different nations, tasked with managing the pivotal knockouts from April 3 to 5. Hollie Davidson, fresh from her debut in the Men’s Six Nations, will kick things off at Northampton. The following day, Nika Amashukeli, who recently handled the high-stakes Six Nations finale between France and England, oversees Bath versus Saracens, while Christophe Ridley directs play at Stade Félix Mayol for the Toulon versus Stormers match.
Other notable appointments include Pierre Brousset in the first-ever Investec Champions Cup clash between Glasgow Warriors and the Bulls, and Gianluca Gnecchi who will watch over Toulouse as they host Bristol Bears. Under the Saturday night lights, Luc Ramos will be the center referee for the all-English duel between Harlequins and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stoop.
The weekend’s action wraps up with Andrew Brace in Ireland as Bordeaux-Bègles, the reigning champions and top seeds, host Leicester Tigers. The final whistle of the round will be blown by Luke Pearce when unbeaten Leinster Rugby welcomes Edinburgh to the Aviva Stadium.
"It's an honor to lead the team of officials at such a crucial stage of the competition. The diversity and quality of our referees are a testament to the global standard of rugby officiating," remarked Tony Spreadbury, Head of Match Officials at EPCR.
In the Challenge Cup, additional fixtures include Adam Leal overseeing Montpellier against Perpignan, and Jérémy Rozier at the helm for Exeter Chiefs versus Munster. The weekend concludes with Ben Breakspear managing the Zebre Parma versus Pau game, setting the stage for high-stakes rugby across Europe.
With the quarter-finals in sight, each match promises to deliver intense rugby action, as teams battle it out for a prestigious spot at the EPCR Finals Weekend scheduled for late May in Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium.