Referees for Europe's Semis

There are semifinals for the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup.

The appointment of match officials for the four matches was done by a selection committee, chaired by Joël Jutge.

The four referees appointed are Nigel Owens, who also refereed a quarterfinal, Romain Poite, John Lacey and Andrew Brace, a 29-year old community rugby officer for Limerick and Tipperary, a referee breaking through into top echelons.

Champions Cup Semifinals

Saturday, 22 April 2017

Munster vs Saracens at Aviva Stadium

Referee: Romain Poite (France)


Sunday, 23 April 2017

Clermont Auvergne vs Leinster at Matmut Stadium de Gerland

Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)

The Champions Cup final will be played at Murrayfield on Saturday, 13 May 2017

Challenge Cup Semifinals

Saturday, 22 April 2017

La Rochelle vs Gloucester at Stade Marcel Deflandre

Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)

Sunday, 23 April 2017

Stade Français Paris vs Bath at Stade Jean Bouin

Referee: John Lacey (Ireland)

The Challenge Cup final will be at Murrayfield on Friday, 12 May 2017