Jérôme Garcès of France will referee his first Heineken Champions Cup final when he takes charge of the winner-takes-all confrontation between holders, Leinster Rugby, and Saracens at St James’ Park, Newcastle on Saturday, 11 May.

Garcès, who has previously been in the middle for three Challenge Cup finals, has been appointed by EPCR’s selection committee which is chaired by the tournament organiser’s Head of Match Officials, Joel Jutge.

The Challenge Cup final between ASM Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle at St James’ Park on Friday, 10 May will be refereed by England’s Wayne Barnes who will be taking charge of his fourth European club decider. Barnes’ assistant referees will be Luke Pearce and Mathew Carley of England, with Rowan Kitt as TMO.

Garcès will be assisted by Romain Poite and Pascal Gauzère, also of France, for the Heineken Champions Cup final with Philippe Bonhoure as TMO.

Challenge Cup final – ASM Clermont Auvergne v La Rochelle

Friday, 10 May – St James’ Park (19.45)

Referee: Wayne Barnes (Eng); Assistant referees: Luke Pearce (Eng), Mathew Carley (Eng); TMO: Rowan Kitt (Eng); Citing Commissioner: Peter Ferguson (Ire)

Heineken Champions Cup final – Leinster Rugby v Saracens

Saturday, 11 May – St James’ Park (17.00).

Referee: Jérome Garcès (Fra); Assistant referees: Romain Poite (Fra), Pascal Gauzère (Fra); TMO: Philippe Bonhoure (Fra); Citing Commissioner: Stefano Marrama (Ita)