ECPR | Challenge Cup Gloucester v Sharks

ECPR | Challenge Cup Gloucester v Sharks

Gloucester Rugby and Hollywoodbets Sharks are gearing up for their EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday night.

It's set to be a hotly contested match, and we have all the details you need on when, where and how to tune in to watch the EPCR Challenge Cup final live. 

Both clubs are not just eager to win Friday’s match to earn some silverware, but also to secure themselves a spot in the Invstec Champions Cup next season at the expense of the eighth-placed team in their domestic leagues. 

It has been a long season for both clubs, who have made the EPCR Challenge Cup final a priority from the start. 

Gloucester Rugby are looking to win a record-equaling third EPCR Challenge Cup title, while Sharks have already made history in becoming the first South African club to reach an EPCR competition final. 

The Durban club are looking to go one step further however and become the first club from their nation to lift an EPCR trophy just two seasons on from South African sides joining the competitions. 


It is set to be an incredible Friday night of rugby, and tickets are still available to purchase for the showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

What time does the EPCR Challenge Cup final kick-off?

Here is the kick-off time for the EPCR Challenge Cup final wherever you are: 


UK and Ireland: 20:00 

Europe: 21:00 

South Africa: 21:00 

US (Eastern Daylight): 15:00 

US (Pacific Daylight): 12:00 

Australia (Eastern Standard): 5:00 (Saturday 25 May)  

New Zealand: 7:00 (Saturday 25 May) 

Where to watch EPCR Challenge Cup final?

Here is what TV channel you need to watch the EPCR Challenge Cup final: 

UK and Ireland: TNT Sports 1 

France: beIN Sports 2 

South Africa: SuperSport 

US and Canada: FloSports  

Who are the referees for the Champions Cup final?

Here is the full list of match officials for Friday’s EPCR Challenge Cup final: 

Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra) 

AR1: Andy Brace (Ire) 

AR2: Pierre Brousset (Fra) 

TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra) 

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