The eyes of the rugby world are on Newcastle and the 2019 Heineken Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup finals as the northeast of England prepares for the greatest weekend in club rugby.

Tomorrow’s Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster Rugby and Saracens is the fifth Anglo-Irish decider in history as the holders go in search of a record fifth European crown. With more than 51,000 fans packed into the iconic St James’ Park, and with TV audiences in over 100 countries, Saracens are looking for a third title of their own as they appear in the prestigious showpiece match for the fourth time in six seasons.

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The clash of Europe’s two outstanding clubs is a fitting finale to Heineken’s return as title partners of club rugby’s elite tournament. As well as showcasing top-quality action, EPCR’s Finals Weekend will also deliver a significant legacy for the region.

Lineups: USA prop Titi Lamositele gets the start for Saracens at tighthead prop, teaming up with Jamie George and Mako Vinipola in an imposing front row. Johnny Sexton starts at flyhalf and captains Leinster as both teams are looking for a Europe-Domestic double, Leinster in the Guinness PRO14, and Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.

Heineken Champions Cup Lineups:

LEINSTER RUGBY

15. Rob Kearney, 14. Jordan Larmour, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. James Lowe, 10. Johnny Sexton (c), 9. Luke McGrath, 1. Cian Healy, 2. Sean Cronin, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Devin Toner, 5. James Ryan, 6. Scott Fardy, 7. Sean O'Brien, 8. Jack Conan.

Replacements: 16. James Tracy, 17. Jack McGrath, 18. Michael Bent, 19. Rhys Ruddock, 20. Max Deegan, 21. Hugh O'Sullivan, 22. Ross Byrne, 23. Rory O'Loughlin

SARACENS

15. Alex Goode, 14. Liam Williams, 13. Alex Lozowski, 12. Brad Barritt (c), 11. Sean Maitland, 10. Owen Farrell, 9. Ben Spencer, 1. Mako Vunipola, 2. Jamie George, 3. Titi Lamositele, 4. Will Skelton, 5. George Kruis, 6. Maro Itoje, 7. Jackson Wray, 8. Billy Vunipola.

Replacements:

16. Joe Gray, 17. Richard Barrington, 18. Vincent Koch, 19. Nick Isiekwe, 20. Schalk Burger, 21. Richard Wigglesworth, 22. Nick Tompkins, 23. David Strettle

There's a chance of a French Double as well, with the Challenge Cup going to France regardless of who wins the final. Both Clermont and La Rochelle are in the hunt for the French Top 14 title. 

European Challenge Cup Lineups:

ASM CLERMONT AUVERGNE

15. Isaiah Toeava, 14. Damian Penaud, 13. George Moala, 12. Wesley Fofana, 11. Alivereti Raka, 10. Camille Lopez, 9. Morgan Parra (c), 1. Etienne Falgoux, 2. Benjamin Kayser, 3. Rabah Slimani, 4. Sitaleki Timani, 5. Sébastien Vahaamahina, 6. Arthur Iturria, 7. Alexandre Lapandry, 8. Fritz Lee.

Replacements:16. John Ulugia, 17. Beka Kakabadze, 18. Davit Zirakashvili, 19. Paul Jedrasiak, 20. Peceli Yato, 21. Greig Laidlaw, 22. Tim Nanai-Williams, 23. Apisai Naqalevu

LA ROCHELLE

15. Vincent Rattez, 14. Arthur Retiere, 13. Geoffrey Doumayrou, 12. Pierre Aguillon, 11. Marc Andreu, 10. Ihaia West, 9. Tawera Kerr Barlow, 1. Dany Priso, 2. Jean-Charles Orioli, 3. Uini Atonio, 4. Romain Sazy (c), 5. Mathieu Tanguy, 6. Wiaan Liebenberg, 7. Kevin Gourdon, 8. Grégory Alldritt.

Replacements:16. Pierre Bourgarit, 17. Vincent Pelo, 18. Arthur Joly, 19. Thomas Jolmes, 20. Zeno Kieft, 21. Alexi Bales, 22. Jérémy Sinzelle, 23. Botia Veivuke

Last season’s Bilbao Finals Weekend generated an estimated economic impact to the host region of nearly €49 million (euro) and on this occasion, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation will also benefit with EPCR making a donation to the organization founded by Newcastle and Scotland legend, Doddie Weir, to aid research into the causes of Motor Neurone Disease and to investigate potential cures which will make a difference to the lives of those battling MND.

Meanwhile, later this evening a record UK attendance of over 25,000 for a Challenge Cup final is set to witness the sixth all-French final in the tournament. Players from as many as nine different countries will be involved in the match (Australia, Fiji, France, Georgia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland and South Africa) as La Rochelle continue their quest for their first European trophy against an ASM Clermont Auvergne side looking to equal Harlequins’ record of three tournament wins.

The Newcastle Finals Weekend brings fans from around the world together in one destination for a bumper showcase of northern hemisphere rugby. Supporters will congregate at the Champions Rugby Village on the city’s famous Quayside and the weekend will also see the announcement of the EPCR European Player of the Year who will be awarded the Anthony Foley Memorial Trophy following the Heineken Champions Cup final.