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| Event | 2022–23 European Rugby Champions Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 20 May 2023 | ||||||
| Venue | Aviva Stadium, Dublin | ||||||
| Referee | Jaco Peyper (South Africa) | ||||||
| Weather | Dry with sunny spells | ||||||
The 2023 European Rugby Champions Cup Final was the final match of the 2022–23 European Rugby Champions Cup, and the twenty-eighth European club rugby final in general. The final was contested by Leinster and La Rochelle, and a repeat of the 2022 Final which La Rochelle won 24–21.[1][2]
The Aviva Stadium was the host venue of the final, just the second time it has hosted the game having also been the venue in 2013.
The match referee was Jaco Peyper, the first South African to referee the European showpiece final.
La Rochelle retained the trophy with a 27–26 win over Leinster.[3][4]
- ^ "Leinster exploit Toulouse indiscipline to power into Champions Cup final". Guardian. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "La Rochelle 47-28 Exeter Chiefs - holders power into final". BBC Sport. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "La Rochelle break Leinster hearts with epic comeback to win Champions Cup". Guardian. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Leinster 26-27 La Rochelle - French side edge thriller". BBC Sport. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.