THE EPCR HAS brought its official launch to Dublin today and, good on them, they’ve brought along their shiny new pieces of silverware.
So, say goodbye once and for all to the Heneken Cup.
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And hello to the (deep breath for uncatchy title) European Rugby Champions Cup and its little brother, the European Rugby Challenge Cup
Here’s the official glossy photoshoot shot.
Now, some say the Challenge Cup is a little too like the Lombardi Trophy for their liking…
The below video shows how the trophy makers went about… well, making the trophy and also puts a blowtorch to all our fond Heineken Cup memories.
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THE EPCR HAS brought its official launch to Dublin today and, good on them, they’ve brought along their shiny new pieces of silverware.
So, say goodbye once and for all to the Heneken Cup.
And hello to the (deep breath for uncatchy title) European Rugby Champions Cup and its little brother, the European Rugby Challenge Cup
Here’s the official glossy photoshoot shot.
Now, some say the Challenge Cup is a little too like the Lombardi Trophy for their liking…
The below video shows how the trophy makers went about… well, making the trophy and also puts a blowtorch to all our fond Heineken Cup memories.
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