Twickenham to host Heineken Cup final in May

TWICKENHAM will host the Heineken Cup final next year for the first time since 2000 when Northampton beat Munster 9-8. A then-record 68,441 watched the match and the organisers would be very happy with a repeat on Sunday, May 23.

European Rugby Cup chief executive Derek McGrath said: “From today all roads lead to Twickenham.

“Announcing the venue now is in the best interests of the Heineken Cup as it adds focus, value and incentive to the tournament and all its stake holders and partners.”