The semi-finals and finals of the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup have been postponed until further notice to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

European Professional Club Rugby chiefs confirmed on Tuesday that the finals and semi-finals of both competitions will be pushed back, after organisers initially only suspended the quarter-finals.

The latest postponed fixtures were set to take place in May.

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The EPCR organisers are said to be working closely with leagues and unions across Europe to restructure the conclusion to the season.

‘EPCR remains committed to completing the 2019-20 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup season,’ it said in a statement.

‘And it is planned to reschedule the quarter-final and semi-final matches, as well as the Marseille finals, in line with fixtures in the professional league competitions, subject to advice from government and local authorities.’

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