Dublin To Host 2013 Heineken Cup Final
15 May 2012 | tshego
The Aviva Stadium in Dublin has been confirmed as next season’s Heineken Cup final venue, for the first time.
It is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road, which hosted the final of rugby’s European club competition in 1999 and 2003.
Holders Leinster take on Irish rivals Ulster in this year’s final at Twickenham on Saturday.
The ERC (European Club Rugby) has also announced that the Royal Dublin Showgrounds will host the Amlin Challenge Cup final in 2013.
ERC chief executive Derek McGrath said: ‘The decision of the ERC Board to stage both the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup finals in Dublin reflects the hugely positive impact Irish clubs and fans have had on European club rugby.’
