Organisers committed to completing Champions Cup despite French ban

Heineken Champions Cup organisers have insisted they remain committed to completing this season’s European knockout competitions, despite the decision by the French government to ban all sporting events until September.

Prime Minister of France Eduoard Philippe announced on Tuesday his government was banning sports events, even those behind closed doors, throughout this summer due to ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 23,000 lives in the country. The decision effectively ended hopes of the country’s leagues and major competitions reaching their conclusion.