Refs for Europe's semis

The European Rugby Cup has announced the referees for the semifinals of the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup.

The referees for the Heineken Cup semis are Dave Pearson of England and George Clancy of Ireland. The referees for the Amlin Challenge semis are Nigel Owens of Wales and Romain Poite of France. All four of the referees have been appointed to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand later this year.

Pearson will be refereeing his second Heineken semi, Clancy his first.

Heineken Cup semifinals

Leinster vs Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, 30 April 2011
Referee: Dave Pearson

Northampton Saints vs Perpignan at stadium:mk in Milton Keynes on Sunday, 1 May 2011
Referee: George Clancy

Amlin Challenge Cup semifinals

Stade Français vs Clermont Auvergne at Stade Charlety on Friday, 29 April 2011
Referee: Nigel Owens

Munster vs Harlequins at Thomond Park on Saturday, 30 April 2011
Referee: Romain Poite