Rugby

European fixtures postponed after Paris attacks rescheduled

Ulster’s game against Oyonnax and Munster’s trip to Stade Francais set for January

The Champions Cup fixtures postponed in the wake of the Paris terror attacks have been rescheduled for January. Photograph: Inpho
The Champions Cup fixtures postponed in the wake of the Paris terror attacks have been rescheduled for January. Photograph: Inpho
Fri Nov 27 2015 - 11:41

Ulster and Munster's European Champions Cup fixtures which were postponed in the wake of the Paris attacks have been rescheduled.

This means Ulster will now make the trip to face Oyonnax and Munster will travel to Paris to play Stade Francais on the weekend of January 8th/9th/10th.

The reorganised fixtures have been announced after discussions between the EPCR, the Pro 12, the English Premiership and Top 14, and a number of domestic games will be moved in order to accomodate them.

This includes Ulster’s round 12 game against Newport Gwent Dragons and Munster’s trip to play Cardiff Blues. New dates for these fixtures are yet to be decided.

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An EPCR statement has said exact dates for the rescheduled Champions Cup fixtures will be announced as soon as possible.

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