The Ricoh Arena is set to play host to another top European rugby game later this month.

If Saracens beat The Ospreys in their Heineken Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday, then the semi-final showdown between Saracens and Gloucester or Munster - who play on Saturday - will be staged at the £113 million venue.

Daniel Gidney, chief executive of the Ricoh Arena, said it was fantastic news the venue was in the pipeline to host another major European rugby semi-final.

"The organisers of the competition were extremely impressed with the Ricoh Arena when we staged the game between London Wasps and Munster this season," he said.

"We will find out on Sunday if we are hosting another European rugby spectacular depending on Saracens' result.

"Saracens will have an opportunity for revenge after an earlier defeat this season by The Ospreys and the match has been sold out.

"Plans have been put in place for the Heineken Cup semi-final which would be held here the day after Coventry City's match against Wolves on April 27. We are now waiting to find out the result."

Derek McGrath, chief executive of the Heineken Cup organisers, ERC, said the Ricoh Arena has proved it is equipped for dealing with high-profile sporting occasions.

He added: "We have had good experiences at the Ricoh Arena for thetwo Heineken Cup games that have been previously held there and depending on this weekend's results it should be another spectacular occasion.

"The Ricoh Arena is now established as one of our venues of choice due to its central location, great transport links and state-of-the-art facilities.

"If the semi-final goes ahead there later in the month, I am sure it will be another great occasion to remember."