Worcester to Host 2013 LV= Cup Final

Worcester are scheduled to host the LV= Cup final for the second season running when the showpiece match is played at the Sixways Stadium on 17 March, 2013.

Leicester defeated Northampton 26-14 in this year’s final in front of a crowd of 11,895 at the 12,024-capacity venue.

Worcester Warriors managing director Charlie Little told the club’s website: “To be able to host the LV= Cup final for a second consecutive year and for a third time in the last four years is a huge achievement for the Warriors.

“We are delighted that the tournament organisers and title sponsors LV= feel Sixways is the ideal venue to host the final and that we are continuing to build a reputation for successfully hosting major cup finals and representative fixtures.”

The LV= Cup features the 12 Aviva Premiership teams and the four Welsh regions.