Conclusion of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage
- Updated: 01/04/2026
FOLLOWING is the conclusion of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage, for the updated tables with confirmation of the clubs which have qualified for the knockout stage of the tournament.
The four highest-ranked clubs in each pool have secured their places in the Round of 16 and the two highest-ranked clubs in each pool will have home advantage for the matches which will be played on the weekend of 3/4/5 April.
In accordance with the tournament rules, the pool winners have been ranked 1 to 4, the second-placed clubs have been ranked 5 to 8, the third-placed clubs have been ranked 9 to 12, and the fourth-placed clubs have been ranked 13 to 16.
The following fifth-placed clubs in each pool have qualified for the Round of 16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup:
Pool 1: Hollywoodbets Sharks
Pool 2: Munster Rugby
Pool 3: Stade Rochelais
Pool 4: Section Paloise
The exact dates and kick-off times of the Round of 16 fixtures will be announced as soon as possible
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The breakdown by Country for the round of 16 is as follows:
The premierswhip in the UK 7.
France – top 14 is 4
URC South Africa has 2 : Ireland One: Scotland 2
Round of 16 – 3/4/5 April
R16 1: Union Bordeaux Bègles (1) v Leicester Tigers (16)
R16 2: Glasgow Warriors (2) v Vodacom Bulls (15)
R16 3: Leinster Rugby (3) v Edinburgh Rugby (14)
R16 4: Bath Rugby (4) v Saracens (13)
R16 5: Northampton Saints (5) v Castres Olympique (12)
R16 6: Harlequins (6) v Sale Sharks (11)
R16 7: RC Toulon (7) v DHL Stormers (10)
R16 8: Stade Toulousain (8) v Bristol Bears (9)
NB The clubs ranked numbers 1 to 8 will have home venue advantage
Quarter-finals – 10/11/12 April
QF 1: Winner R16 1 v Winner R16 8
QF 2: Winner R16 2 v Winner R16 7
QF 3: Winner R16 3 v Winner R16 6
QF 4: Winner R16 4 v Winner R16 5
NB The highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home venue advantage
Semi-finals – 1/2/3 May
SF 1: Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 4
SF 2: Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 3
NB The matches will be played in Europe and where relevant the highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home country advantage
2026 Investec Champions Cup Final – Saturday 23 May; San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
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