
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 92 Pool B – ASM Clermont Auvergne, Sale Sharks The exact dates and kick-off times of the Round of 16 fixtures will be announced as soon possible. HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUP Round of 16 – 31 March-1/2 April R16 1: Leinster Rugby v Ulster Rugby R16 2: Exeter Chiefs v Montpellier Hérault Rugby R16 3: Cell C Sharks v Munster Rugby R16 4: Saracens v Ospreys R16 5: Leicester Tigers v Edinburgh Rugby R16 6: DHL Stormers v Harlequins R16 7: Stade Toulousain v Vodacom Bulls R16 8: Stade Rochelais v Gloucester Rugby NB The four highest-ranked clubs in each pool have home advantage Quarter-finals – 7/8/9 April QF 1: Winner R16 1 v Winner R16 5 QF 2: Winner R16 7 v Winner R16 3 QF 3: Winner R16 2 v Winner R16 6 QF 4: Winner R16 8 v Winner R16 4 NB The highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home advantage Semi-finals – 28/29/30 April SF 1: Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2 SF 2: Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4 NB The matches will be played in Europe and the highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home country advantage 2023 Heineken Champions Cup final: Saturday 20 May; Aviva Stadium, Dublin