Home draws for Munster and Leinster in new Champions Cup 'round of 16'

A revised format for the Heineken Champions Cup has been announced 

A general view of the Heineken Champions Cup trophy at St James' Park

Munster and Leinster have been guaranteed home draws in the first Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage after competition organisers EPCR on Wednesday announced a revised format with an additional Round of 16.

Under the revised formats, the knockout stages of both the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup will have Rounds of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals played on EPCR’s four remaining weekends in the 2020-21 season.