European Rugby Cup
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European Rugby Cup Ltd (or ERC) was the governing body and organiser of the two major European rugby union club tournaments; the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup.[1] It was replaced by the European Professional Club Rugby governing body in 2014.
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Sport | Rugby union |
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Founded | 1995 |
Chairman | Jean-Pierre Lux |
CEO | Derek McGrath |
Closure date | 2014 |
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The inaugural Heineken Cup competition was held in 1995–96, with the ssecond-tiercompetition established the following season.