European rugby finals to be staged in Bilbao in 2018 and Newcastle in 2019

• Finals will be staged at San Mamés Stadium and St James’ Park• Johan Ackermann named as head coach at GloucesterNewcastle will stage European club rugby’s showpiece weekend in May 2019 when the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals are held at St James’ Park. The 2018 finals have been awarded to the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao following the success of Barcelona’s hosting of the 2016 Top 14 final. The European Rugby Continental Shield finals will also be held in each city. Related: European rugby review: Wasps fail to adapt while Ashton dents Lions claims Continue reading...…