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European rugby league announces new Heineken Champions Cup format

The EPCR Challenge Cup is also due to undergo a shake-up that will see return to multipool system

Qualifying matches are due to kick off in December, with the tournaments will take place across eight weekends to May 2024. Picture: Getty

The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have today announced new formats for both the 2023/24 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.

The new format will see a return to a multi pool format next season, with the 24 teams in the Champions Cup divided into four pools of 6 and the 18 teams in the Challenge Cup will be divided into three groups of six.

The new structure was devised in conjunction with the ...