Champions Cup
Champions Cup, Line Ups, Predictions, KO Times & TV Coverage.
We’re predicting a clean sweep for the Irish Provinces
It’s that time of year again, Heineken Champions Cup time!
It’s back this weekend and celebrating its 25th season!
We’ve taken a look at this weekend’s fixtures, the line ups & the refs and put together our predictions for the weekend!
Here are the fixtures for this weekend along with KO times what TV Channels will be covering the matches.
Weekend Line Ups & Predictions:
Gloucester Rugby v Toulouse
Date: Fri 15 November 2019 KO: 19:45
Venue: Kingsholm Stadium
GLOUCESTER RUGBY
- 15. Jason Woodward,
- 14. Tom Marshall,
- 13. Chris Harris,
- 12. Mark Atkinson,
- 11. Ollie Thorley,
- 10. Danny Cipriani,
- 9. Joe Simpson,
- 1. Val Rapava Ruskin ,
- 2. Franco Marais,
- 3. Jamal Ford-Robinson,
- 4. Freddie Clarke,
- 5. Gerbrandt Grobler,
- 6. Ruan Ackermann,
- 7. Lewis Ludlow,
- 8. Ben Morgan (c).
Replacements:
- 16. Corné Fourie,
- 17. Josh Hohneck,
- 18. Fraser Balmain,
- 19. Alex Craig,
- 20. Jake Polledri,
- 21. Callum Braley,
- 22. Billy Twelvetrees,
- 23. Matt Banahan,
TOULOUSE
- 15. Thomas Ramos,
- 14. Yoann Huget,
- 13. Sofiane Guitoune,
- 12. Romain Ntamack,
- 11. Maxime Médard,
- 10. Zack Holmes,
- 9. Sébastien Bézy,
- 1. Cyril Baille,
- 2. Julien Marchand (c),
- 3. Charlie Faumuina,
- 4. Florian Verhaeghe,
- 5. Joe Tekori,
- 6. Francois Cros,
- 7. Rynhardt Elstadt,
- 8. Jerome Kaino.
Replacements:
- 16. Peato Mauvaka,
- 17. Clément Castets,
- 18. Dorian Aldegheri,
- 19. Richie Gray,
- 20. Selevasio Tolofua,
- 21. Alban Placines,
- 22. Pierre Pages,
- 23. Lucas Tauzin,
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
AR1: Gwyn Morris (Wales)
AR2: Wayne Davies (Wales)
TMO: Ian Davies (Wales)
Broadcasters: BT Sport / beIN SPORTS
Prediction – Toulouse to win by 7.
Bath Rugby v Ulster Rugby
Date: Sat 16 November 2019 KO: 13:00
Venue: Recreation Ground
BATH RUGBY
- 15. Freddie Burns,
- 14. Semesa Rokoduguni,
- 13. Jonathan Joseph,
- 12. Jamie Roberts,
- 11. Ruaridh McConnochie,
- 10. Rhys Priestland,
- 9. Will Chudley,
- 1. Beno Obano ,
- 2. Tom Dunn,
- 3. Will Stuart,
- 4. Josh McNally,
- 5. Charlie Ewels (c),
- 6. Mike Williams,
- 7. Sam Underhill,
- 8. Zach Mercer.
Replacements:
- 16. Jack Walker ,
- 17. Lewis Boyce,
- 18. Christian Judge,
- 19. Elliott Stooke,
- 20. Josh Bayliss,
- 21. Chris Cook,
- 22. Max Wright,
- 23. Gabe Hamer-Webb,
ULSTER RUGBY
- 15. Will Addison,
- 14. Rob Lyttle,
- 13. Luke Marshall,
- 12. Stuart McCloskey,
- 11. Jacob Stockdale,
- 10. Billy Burns,
- 9. John Cooney,
- 1. Jack McGrath,
- 2. Rob Herring,
- 3. Marty Moore,
- 4. Iain Henderson (c),
- 5. Sam Carter,
- 6. Matt Rea,
- 7. Jordi Murphy,
- 8. Marcell Coetzee.
Replacements:
- 16. Adam McBurney,
- 17. Eric O’Sullivan,
- 18. Tom O’Toole,
- 19. Alan O’Connor,
- 20. Sean Reidy,
- 21. David Shanahan,
- 22. Angus Curtis,
- 23. Louis Ludik,
Referee: Marius Mitrea (Italy)
AR1: Manuel Bottino (Italy)
AR2: Matteo Liperini (Italy)
TMO: Stefano Penne (Italy)
Broadcasters: C4 / Virgin Media / BT Sport / beIN SPORTS
Prediction – Ulster to win by 9
Glasgow Warriors v Sale Sharks
Date: Sat 16 November 2019 KO: 13:00
Venue: Scotstoun Stadium
GLASGOW WARRIORS
- 15. Tommy Seymour,
- 14. Ratu Tagive,
- 13. Nick Grigg,
- 12. Samuel Johnson,
- 11. DTH van der Merwe,
- 10. Adam Hastings,
- 9. George Horne,
- 1. Oli Kebble,
- 2. Fraser Brown,
- 3. Zander Fagerson,
- 4. Robert Harley,
- 5. Scott Cummings,
- 6. Ryan Wilson,
- 7. Callum Gibbins (c),
- 8. Matt Fagerson.
Replacements:
- 16. George Turner,
- 17. Alex Allan,
- 18. D’Arcy Rae,
- 19. Tim Swinson,
- 20. Chris Fusaro,
- 21. Ali Price,
- 22. Peter Horne,
- 23. Kyle Steyn,
SALE SHARKS
- 15. Simon Hammersley,
- 14. Marland Yarde,
- 13. Cameron Redpath,
- 12. Luke James,
- 11. Byron McGuigan,
- 10. AJ MacGinty,
- 9. Embrose Papier,
- 1. Ross Harrison,
- 2. Rob Webber,
- 3. Jake Cooper-Woolley,
- 4. Bryn Evans (c),
- 5. James Phillips,
- 6. Jean-Luc du Preez,
- 7. Ben Curry,
- 8. Dan du Preez.
Replacements:
- 16. Akker van der Merwe,
- 17. Valery Morozov,
- 18. Coenie Oosthuizen,
- 19. Matthew Postlewhaite,
- 20. Jono Ross,
- 21. Will Cliff,
- 22. Robert du Preez,
- 23. Chris Ashton,
Referee: Alexandre Ruiz (France)
AR1: Adrien Descottes (France)
AR2: Cedric Marchat (France)
TMO: Patrick Dellac (France)
Broadcasters: BT Sport / beIN SPORTS
Prediction – Glasgow by 11
Leinster Rugby v Benetton Rugby
Date: Sat 16 November 2019 KO: 15:15
Venue: RDS Arena
LEINSTER RUGBY
- 15. Jordan Larmour,
- 14. Dave Kearney,
- 13. Garry Ringrose,
- 12. Joe Tomane,
- 11. James Lowe,
- 10. Johnny Sexton (c),
- 9. Luke McGrath,
- 1. Cian Healy,
- 2. Ronan Kelleher,
- 3. Andrew Porter,
- 4. Devin Toner,
- 5. James Ryan,
- 6. Rhys Ruddock,
- 7. Josh van der Flier,
- 8. Caelan Doris.
Replacements:
- 16. James Tracy,
- 17. Peter Dooley,
- 18. Michael Bent,
- 19. Scott Fardy,
- 20. Max Deegan,
- 21. Jamison Gibson-Park,
- 22. Ross Byrne,
- 23. Rory O’Loughlin,
BENETTON RUGBY
- 15. Jayden Hayward,
- 14. Angelo Esposito,
- 13. Nacho Brex,
- 12. Alberto Sgarbi (c),
- 11. Luca Sperandio,
- 10. Ian Keatley,
- 9. Dewaldt Duvenage,
- 1. Nicola Quaglio,
- 2. Hame Faiva,
- 3. Marco Riccioni,
- 4. Ira Herbst,
- 5. Dean Budd,
- 6. Giovanni Pettinelli,
- 7. Braam Steyn,
- 8. Nasi Manu.
Replacements:
- 16. Engjel Makelara,
- 17. Federico Zani,
- 18. Tiziano Pasquali,
- 19. Marco Fuser,
- 20. Marco Lazzaroni,
- 21. Toa Halafihi,
- 22. Tito Tebaldi,
- 23. Tommy Allan,
Referee: Pierre Brousset (France)
AR1: Tual Trainini (France)
AR2: Laurent Cardona (France)
TMO: Eric Briquet-Campin (France)
Broadcasters: BT Sport / beIN SPORTS / DAZN
Prediction – Leinster by 23
La Rochelle v Exeter Chiefs
Date: Sat 16 November 2019 KO: 16:15
Venue: Stade Marcel Deflandre
LA ROCHELLE
- 15. Jérémy Sinzelle,
- 14. Vincent Rattez,
- 13. Geoffrey Doumayrou,
- 12. Levani Botia,
- 11. Arthur Retiere,
- 10. Ihaia West,
- 9. Alexi Bales,
- 1. Dany Priso,
- 2. Pierre Bourgarit,
- 3. Arthur Joly,
- 4. Romain Sazy,
- 5. Mathieu Tanguy,
- 6. Grégory Alldritt,
- 7. Wiaan Liebenberg,
- 8. Victor Vito (c).
Replacements:
- 16. Facundo Bosch,
- 17. Reda Wardi,
- 18. Sila Puafisi,
- 19. Lopeti Timani,
- 20. Kevin Gourdon,
- 21. Brock James,
- 22. Marc Andreu,
- 23. Kini Murimurivalu,
EXETER CHIEFS
- 15. Stuart Hogg,
- 14. Tom O’Flaherty,
- 13. Henry Slade,
- 12. Ian Whitten,
- 11. Alex Cuthbert,
- 10. Joe Simmonds,
- 9. Nic White,
- 1. Alec Hepburn,
- 2. Jack Yeandle (c),
- 3. Harry Williams,
- 4. Dave Dennis,
- 5. Jonny Hill,
- 6. Dave Ewers,
- 7. Jacques Vermeulen,
- 8. Sam Simmonds.
Replacements:
- 16. Luke Cowan-Dickie,
- 17. Ben Moon,
- 18. Marcus Street,
- 19. Jannes Kirsten,
- 20. Don Armand,
- 21. Jack Maunder,
- 22. Gareth Steenson,
- 23. Jack Nowell,
Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)
AR1: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
AR2: Dave Sutherland (Scotland)
TMO: Neil Paterson (Scotland)
Broadcasters: beIN SPORTS / FR2 / BT Sport
Prediction – La Rochelle by 2
Ospreys v Munster Rugby
Date: Sat 16 November 2019 KO: 17:30
Venue: Liberty Stadium
OSPREYS
- 15. Cai Evans,
- 14. Hanno Dirksen,
- 13. Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler,
- 12. Scott Williams,
- 11. Tom Williams,
- 10. Luke Price,
- 9. Shaun Venter,
- 1. Rhodri Jones,
- 2. Scott Otten,
- 3. Ma’afu Fia ,
- 4. Marvin Orie,
- 5. Lloyd Ashley,
- 6. Dan Lydiate (c),
- 7. Olly Cracknell,
- 8. Morgan Morris.
Replacements:
- 16. Ifan Phillips,
- 17. Nicky Smith,
- 18. Gheorghe Gajion,
- 19. Bradley Davies,
- 20. Sam Cross,
- 21. Aled Davies,
- 22. James Hook,
- 23. Kieran Williams,
MUNSTER RUGBY
- 15. Mike Haley,
- 14. Andrew Conway,
- 13. Chris Farrell,
- 12. Rory Scannell,
- 11. Keith Earls,
- 10. Tyler Bleyendaal,
- 9. Conor Murray,
- 1. Jeremy Loughman,
- 2. Niall Scannell,
- 3. John Ryan,
- 4. Jean Kleyn,
- 5. Billy Holland,
- 6. Peter O’Mahony (c),
- 7. Tommy O’Donnell,
- 8. CJ Stander.
Replacements:
- 16. Kevin O’Byrne,
- 17. James Cronin,
- 18. Stephen Archer,
- 19. Tadhg Beirne,
- 20. Arno Botha,
- 21. Alby Mathewson,
- 22. Sam Arnold,
- 23. Dan Goggin,
Referee: Karl Dickson (England)
AR1: Ian Tempest (England)
AR2: Paul Dix (England)
TMO: Stuart Terheege (England)
Broadcasters: BT Sport / beIN SPORTS
Prediction – Munster by 27
ASM Clermont Auvergne v Harlequins
Date: Sat 16 November 2019 KO: 18:30
Venue: Stade Marcel-Michelin
ASM CLERMONT AUVERGNE
- 15. Nick Abendanon,
- 14. Peter Betham,
- 13. Isaiah Toeava,
- 12. George Moala,
- 11. Alivereti Raka,
- 10. Camille Lopez,
- 9. Morgan Parra (c),
- 1. Etienne Falgoux,
- 2. John Ulugia,
- 3. Rabah Slimani,
- 4. Paul Jedrasiak,
- 5. Sitaleki Timani,
- 6. Peceli Yato,
- 7. Alexandre Fischer,
- 8. Fritz Lee.
Replacements:
- 16. Mike Tadjer,
- 17. Loni Uhila,
- 18. Davit Zirakashvili,
- 19. Thibault Lanen,
- 20. Clement Lanen,
- 21. Greig Laidlaw,
- 22. Jake McIntyre,
- 23. Apisai Naqalevu,
HARLEQUINS
- 15. Mike Brown,
- 14. Cadan Murley,
- 13. James Lang,
- 12. Francis Saili,
- 11. Gabriel Ibitoye,
- 10. Marcus Smith,
- 9. Danny Care,
- 1. Santiago Garcia Botta,
- 2. Scott Baldwin,
- 3. Simon Kerrod,
- 4. Glen Young,
- 5. Matt Symons,
- 6. Chris Robshaw (c),
- 7. Will Evans,
- 8. Tom Lawday.
Replacements:
- 16. Elia Elia,
- 17. Mark Lambert,
- 18. Phil Swainston,
- 19. Tex Cavubati ,
- 20. Renaldo Bothma,
- 21. Martin Landajo,
- 22. Michele Campagnaro,
- 23. Ross Chisholm,
Referee: Dan Jones (Wales)
AR1: Mike English (Wales)
AR2: Gareth Newman (Wales)
TMO: Sean Brickell (Wales)
Broadcasters: beIN SPORTS / BT Sport
Prediction – Clermont by 17
Connacht Rugby v Montpellier
Date: Sun 17 November 2019 KO: 13:00
Venue: The Sportsground
CONNACHT RUGBY
- 15. Darragh Leader,
- 14. Niyi Adeolokun,
- 13. Kyle Godwin,
- 12. Bundee Aki,
- 11. Matt Healy,
- 10. Jack Carty,
- 9. Caolin Blade,
- 1. Denis Buckley,
- 2. Tom McCartney,
- 3. Dominic Robertson-McCoy,
- 4. Cillian Gallagher,
- 5. Ultan Dillane,
- 6. Colby Fainga’a,
- 7. Jarrad Butler (c),
- 8. Paul Boyle.
Replacements:
- 16. David Heffernan,
- 17. Matthew Burke,
- 18. Conor Kenny,
- 19. Eoghan Masterson,
- 20. Robin Copeland,
- 21. Stephen Kerins,
- 22. Tom Daly,
- 23. John Porch,
MONTPELLIER
- 15. Anthony Bouthier,
- 14. Gabriel N’gandebe,
- 13. Arthur Vincent,
- 12. Jan Serfontein,
- 11. Yvan Reilhac,
- 10. Aaron Cruden,
- 9. Benoit Paillaugue (c),
- 1. Mikheil Nariashvili,
- 2. Youri Delhommel,
- 3. Mohamed Haouas,
- 4. Nico Janse van Rensburg,
- 5. Paul Willemse,
- 6. Kelian Galletier,
- 7. Yacouba Camara,
- 8. Caleb Timu.
Replacements:
- 16. Bismarck Du Plessis,
- 17. Grégory Fichten,
- 18. Jannie Du Plessis,
- 19. Fulgence Ouedraogo,
- 20. Enzo Sanga,
- 21. Julien Bardy,
- 22. Henry Immelman,
- 23. Jacques Du Plessis,
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
AR1: Hamish Smales (England)
AR2: Simon McConnell (England)
TMO: Graham Hughes (England)
Broadcasters: BT Sport / beIN SPORTS
Prediction – Connacht by 5
Northampton Saints v Lyon
Date: Sun 17 November 2019 KO: 13:00
Venue: Franklin’s Gardens
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS
- 15. George Furbank,
- 14. Tom Collins,
- 13. Rory Hutchinson,
- 12. Piers Francis,
- 11. Taqele Naiyaravoro,
- 10. Dan Biggar,
- 9. Cobus Reinach,
- 1. Alex Waller (c),
- 2. Mikey Haywood,
- 3. Ehren Painter,
- 4. David Ribbans,
- 5. Courtney Lawes,
- 6. Tom Wood,
- 7. Lewis Ludlam,
- 8. Teimana Harrison.
Replacements:
- 16. James Fish,
- 17. Francois van Wyk,
- 18. Owen Franks,
- 19. Api Ratuniyarawa,
- 20. Jamie Gibson,
- 21. James Mitchell,
- 22. Matt Proctor,
- 23. Ahsee Tuala,
LYON
- 15. Jean-Marcellin Buttin,
- 14. Josua Tuisova,
- 13. Pierre-Louis Barassi,
- 12. Charlie Ngatai,
- 11. Noa Nakaitaci,
- 10. Pato Fernandez,
- 9. Jonathan Pélissié (c),
- 1. Raphael Chaume,
- 2. Jeremie Maurouard,
- 3. Clément Ric,
- 4. Killian Geraci,
- 5. Loann Goujon,
- 6. Liam Gill,
- 7. Patrick Sobela,
- 8. Carl Fearns.
Replacements:
- 16. Mickael Ivaldi,
- 17. Hamza Kaabèche,
- 18. Demba Bamba,
- 19. Hendrik Roodt,
- 20. Virgile Bruni,
- 21. Baptiste Couilloud,
- 22. Jonathan Wisniewski,
- 23. Thibaut Regard,
Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)
AR1: George Clancy (Ireland)
AR2: Robert O’Sullivan (Ireland)
TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland)
Broadcasters: BT Sport / beIN SPORTS
Prediction – Lyon by 4
Racing 92 v Saracens
Date: Sun 17 November 2019 KO: 16:15
Venue: Paris La Defense Arena
RACING 92
- 15. Brice Dulin,
- 14. Teddy Thomas,
- 13. Virimi Vakatawa,
- 12. Henry Chavancy (c),
- 11. Juan Imhoff,
- 10. Finn Russell,
- 9. Maxime Machenaud,
- 1. Eddy Ben Arous,
- 2. Camille Chat,
- 3. Cedate Gomes Sa,
- 4. Donnacha Ryan,
- 5. Boris Palu,
- 6. Wenceslas Lauret,
- 7. Baptiste Chouzenoux,
- 8. Antonie Claassen.
Replacements:
- 16. Teddy Baubigny,
- 17. Hassane Kolingar,
- 18. Ali Oz,
- 19. Dominic Bird,
- 20. Yoan Tanga,
- 21. Teddy Iribaren,
- 22. Ben Volavola,
- 23. Simon Zebo,
SARACENS
- 15. Matt Gallagher,
- 14. Sean Maitland,
- 13. Alex Lozowski,
- 12. Nick Tompkins,
- 11. Roti Segun,
- 10. Manu Vunipola,
- 9. Ben Spencer,
- 1. Rhys Carre,
- 2. Jack Singleton ,
- 3. Titi Lamositele,
- 4. Will Skelton,
- 5. Callum Hunter-Hill,
- 6. Nick Isiekwe,
- 7. Ben Earl,
- 8. Jackson Wray (c).
Replacements:
- 16. Joe Gray,
- 17. Sam Crean,
- 18. Vincent Koch,
- 19. Joel Kpoku,
- 20. Sean Reffell,
- 21. Tom Whiteley,
- 22. Damian Willemse,
- 23. Duncan Taylor,
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
AR1: Stuart Gaffikin (Ireland)
AR2: Paul Haycock (Ireland)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ireland)
Broadcasters: FR2 / beIN SPORTS / BT Sport
Prediction – Racing by 10
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The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Bayonne at Thomond Park (5.30pm).
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Jean Kleyn will be unavailable until the New Year due to an eye injury suffered in the Leinster match. He attended for a specialist review last Tuesday and Wednesday and will have further follow-up before Christmas.
Jack Daly (ankle) and Liam Coombes (shoulder) both underwent surgery last week and will begin rehabilitation under the medical department.
There is good news for Patrick Campbell (ankle) as he has returned to team training.
Jack O’Donoghue (ankle) will also return to training this week.
Simon Zebo (knee) will continue to rehabilitate early this week.
The availability of Campbell, O’Donoghue and Zebo will be determined later in the week.
Peter O’Mahony (shoulder) is improving but will remain unavailable for the Bayonne clash.
Continuing to rehab: Jack Daly (ankle), Peter O’Mahony (shoulder), Liam Coombes (shoulder), RG Snyman (chest/shoulder), Joey Carbery (wrist), Roman Salanoa (knee), Mike Haley (hip), Cian Hurley (ankle/achilles), Niall Scannell (groin).
There were 11 Munster players in AIL action for their clubs at the weekend.
In Division 1A, Fionn Gibbons, Chris Moore and Keynan Knox helped Young Munster to a win over City of Armagh with Gibbons among the tries.
Ethan Coughlan and Daniel Okeke were in action for Shannon as they were beaten away to Terenure College.
In Division 1B, Jack Oliver, George Hadden and Colm Hogan helped Garryowen beat Blackrock College with Hogan scoring a try on his debut for the club. Oliver also kicked three conversions and two penalties.
Jack O’Sullivan and Ben O’Connor featured for UCC as they were narrowly beaten by Old Wesley.
In Evan O’Connell helped UL Bohemians to a draw against MU Barnhall.
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Munster Rugby and the Crusaders are set to create history in 2024 with a world-first ‘Clash of Champions’ game on Saturday, February 3 (5pm).
The New Zealand franchise secured their seventh successive Super Rugby Pacific championship on Saturday in Waikato defeating Chiefs 25-20 to retain their title. They are the most successful team in the competition’s history having won 14 trophies and are world renowned for their history and record of success and excellence.
Following Munster’s recent URC success in Cape Town, it will be the first time ever the reigning champions of the URC and Super Rugby face off against each other.
Former Munster Head Coach Rob Penney has already been confirmed as the new Crusaders Head Coach from 2024 and their pre-season campaign will see them embark on their first-ever international tour for fixtures against Munster and Bristol Bears.
Munster Rugby CEO, Ian Flanagan said: “We are delighted to welcome the Super Rugby champions to Munster, hosting a groundbreaking fixture against the Crusaders.
“We hold a proud and rich history of playing touring sides and I’ve no doubt next February’s game will be a special occasion for all involved.”
Colin Mansbridge, Crusaders CEO, said: “The Crusaders are thrilled to be coming over to Ireland and the UK to face some stiff competition away from home.
“NZ and Australian clubs have been working on the World Club Competition for years, so when an opportunity for Super teams to play Northern Hemisphere counterparts came up, it was just too good to pass up.
“Munster have a history of giving touring sides a pretty hard time, so they present particularly tough competition. There’s also the added connection with our new Head Coach Rob Penney who coached there,” Mansbridge said.
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2024 Crusaders Ireland and UK Fixtures
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Munster Rugby v Crusaders, Venue TBC, 5pm;
Friday February 9, 2024
Bristol Bears v Crusaders, Ashton Gate, 7.30pm;
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The draw for the pool stages of the 2023/24 Champions Cup took place earlier this afternoon in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Leinster Rugby have been drawn in Pool 4, alongside La Rochelle, Stade Francais, Leicester Tigers, DHL Stormers and Sale Sharks.
Leo Cullen’s team will face La Rochelle, Stade Francais, Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks in the four pool matches, with two matches at home, and two matches away.
The top-four teams from each pool will advance to the Round of 16, with the fifth-placed teams moving into the EPCR Challange Cup.
All fixture details will be confirmed in due course.
2023/24 weekends
Round 1 – 8/9/10 December 2023
Round 2 – 15/16/17 December 2023
Round 3 – 12/13/14 January 2024
Round 4 – 19/20/21 January 2024
Round of 16 – 5/6/7 April 2024
Quarter-Finals – 12/13/14 April 2024
Semi-Finals – 3/4/5 May 2024
EPCR Challenge Cup Final – Friday 24 May 2024, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Champions Cup Final – Saturday 25 May 2024, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Bayonne At Thomond
Peter O’Mahony Steps Down After Over 10 Years As Munster Captain
