European competitions return to multi-pool format

The European Rugby Champions and Problem Cup competitions will return to a multi-pool format for the 2023-24 season.
The Champions Cup may have 24 groups break up into 4 swimming pools of six, with the 18-team Problem Cup being divided into three swimming pools of six.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, every cup had been break up into two leagues previous the knockout phases.
The 2024 finals will happen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Could.
The Champions Cup will function the highest eight groups every from the Prime 14, Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC).
The Problem Cup will likely be contested by eight URC groups, six Prime 14 sides, two Premiership golf equipment and two yet-to-be-revealed invited golf equipment.
European Skilled Membership Rugby (EPCR) says the revised format has been agreed with the assistance of Premiership Rugby, Ligue Nationale de Rugby and the URC.
The primary spherical of fixtures will start on Friday, 8 December, six weeks after the ultimate of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Supply: BBC