Heineken Champions Cup - Round of 16 qualifiers and pairings

Following the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage, please CLICK HERE for the updated tables with confirmation of the clubs which have qualified for the knockout stage of the tournament.The eight highest-ranked clubs in each pool have secured their places in the Round of 16 which will be played on the weekend of 31 March-1/2 April and the four highest-ranked clubs in each pool will have home advantage.The following clubs have qualified for the Round of 16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup:Pool A - Lyon, Racing 92Pool B - ASM Clermont Auvergne, Sale SharksThe exact dates and kick-off times of the Round of 16 fixtures will be announced as soon possible.HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPRound of 16 – 31 March-1/2 AprilR16 1: Leinster Rugby v Ulster RugbyR16 2: Exeter Chiefs v Montpellier Hérault RugbyR16 3: Cell C Sharks v Munster RugbyR16 4: Saracens v OspreysR16 5: Leicester Tigers v Edinburgh RugbyR16 6: DHL Stormers v HarlequinsR16 7: Stade Toulousain v Vodacom BullsR16 8: Stade Rochelais v Gloucester RugbyNB The four highest-ranked clubs in each pool have home advantageQuarter-finals – 7/8/9 AprilQF 1: Winner R16 1 v Winner R16 5QF 2: Winner R16 7 v Winner R16 3QF 3: Winner R16 2 v Winner R16 6QF 4: Winner R16 8 v Winner R16 4NB The highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home advantageSemi-finals – 28/29/30 AprilSF 1: Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2SF 2: Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4NB The matches will be played in Europe and the highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home country advantage2023 Heineken Champions Cup final: Saturday 20 May; Aviva Stadium, Dublin