Owens handed HEC whistle
May 11 2009
Welsh referee Nigel Owens has been appointed to officiate this season's Heineken Cup Final between Leinster and Leicester at Murrayfield.
The May 23 fixture will see Owens taking charge of Europe's remaining two once again after holding the whistle last term. He is also the third official to referee in more than one final.
Tournament organisers ERC also announced that Irishman George Clancy will referee the European Challenge Cup Final between Bourgoin and Northampton on the previous day at Twickenham Stoop.
Heineken Cup Final - Saturday, May 23
Leicester Tigers v Leinster, 17.00 BST at Murrayfield Stadium
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
4th Official: Christophe Berdos (France)
European Challenge Cup Final - Friday, May 22
Northampton Saints v Bourgoin, 19.45 BST at Twickenham Stoop
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
4th Official: Peter Fitzgibbon (Ireland)