Champions Cup
European Champions Cup Round 6 Predictions
90% correct last week, how will we go this weekend?
We’ve put together our predictions for scores and possible bonus points for the final pool games in Round 6 of the Champions Cup. We got 90% of results predicted correctly in both Round 4 & Round 5. We’re aiming for 100% this weekend.
Embed from Getty ImagesEdinburgh v Montpellier
Prediction – Edinburgh to win (+4)
RESULT – Edinburgh 19 – Montpellier 10 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesNewcastle v Toulon
This total dead rubber match is a hard one to call. Both teams are out of Europe and struggling domestically. Both teams have named strong line ups with Toulon boasting Savea and Tuisova in the centres but Newcastle have Sinoti and Goneva on the wings, so arguably the hardest pick of the round.
Prediction – Toulon to win (+15) Try Bonus Points for both teams
RESULT – Newcastle 24 – Toulon 27 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesCardiff v Lyon
Another dead rubber game with both teams having no hope of qualifying. Lyon are yet to register a point in Europe this season so we’re expecting a Cardiff victory.
Prediction – Cardiff to win (+18) Try Bonus Point
RESULT – Cardiff 33 – Lyon 14 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesSaracens v Glasgow
Another pool deciding tie. Glasgow could top the pool by turning over Saracens in London but we don’t expect this to happen. Saracens to continue their unbeaten run in Europe.
Prediction – Saracens to win (+13)
RESULT – Saracens 38 – Glasgow 19 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesRacing 92 v Scarlets
We’re expecting one way traffic here. Racing 92 are top of the group and will be wanting to bounce back from their defeat in Belfast last weekend. Expecting a comfortable win for Racing 92 this weekend in Paris.
Prediction – Racing 92 to win (+25) Try Bonus point
RESULT – Racing 46 – Scarlets 33 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Leicester Tigers v Ulster
Ulster
Prediction – Ulster to win (+9)
RESULT – Leicester 13 – Ulster 14 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesMunster v Exeter Chiefs
Tie of the round. Somehow, despite drawing one game and losing two others, Exeter can still qualify. Munster have their destiny in their own hands and a win will see them top the pool. We’re expecting a ding dong battle in Thomond Park but we’re backing Munster and their 16th man to get them across the line.
Prediction – Munster to win (+5)
RESULT – Munster 9 – Exeter 7 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesCastres v Gloucester
Nothing to see here. Both teams out.
Prediction – Castres to win (+18)
RESULT – Castres 24 – Gloucester 22 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesToulouse v Bath
Toulouse can only top the group if Leinster
Prediction – Toulouse to win (+21) Try Bonus point
RESULT – Toulouse 20 – Bath 17 –
Prediction – Correct✅
Embed from Getty ImagesWasps v Leinster
Wasps have been in the headlines this week with a flurry of transfer activity. They announced that Nathan Hughes & Willie Le Roux would both be leaving the side but softened that blow announcing that 2 All Blacks would be joining their ranks next season. Wasps are still without a win in Europe and we don’t expect that to change. Leinster welcome back a host of Internationals and anything but a bonus point win would be a huge surprise.
Prediction – Leinster to win (+21) Try bonus point
RESULT – Wasps 19 – Leinster 37 –
Prediction – Correct✅
This weeks results : 10/10 – 100%
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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Munster will face Bayonne, Exeter Chiefs, Toulon and Northampton Saints in the pool stages of the 2023/24 Champions Cup.
Munster were drawn in Pool 3 which also includes the Glasgow Warriors.
Munster were drawn as a Tier 1 side alongside La Rochelle, Toulouse and Saracens.
The four highest-ranked clubs from each of the pools will qualify for the knockout stage.
Fixture details will be confirmed at a later date.
Draw
Pool 1
Saracens
Union Bordeaux-Bègles
Vodacom Bulls
Bristol Bears
Connacht Rugby
Lyon
Pool 2
Stade Toulousain
Cardiff Rugby
Bath Rugby
Racing 92
Harlequins
Ulster Rugby
Pool 3
Munster Rugby
Aviron Bayonnais
Glasgow Warriors
Exeter Chiefs
RC Toulon
Northampton Saints
Pool 4
Stade Rochelais
Stade Francais Paris
Leicester Tigers
DHL Stormers
Leinster Rugby
Sale Sharks
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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