Champions Cup & Challenge Cup quarter-final fixtures confirmed in full
Quarters.
As the curtain comes down on a thrilling Round of 16, we take a look at the full draw for the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup.
The weekend’s action was kicked off in style when Northampton Saints saw off Castres Olympique at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens, before RC Toulon, Stade Toulousain and Glasgow Warriors saw off DHL Stormers, Bristol Bears and Vodacom Bulls respectively.
Saturday was finished in style when Sale Sharks overcame Harlequins in the second all-English thriller, which set up for a fantastic Sunday.
Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles brushed Leicester Tigers to the side to continue their title defence to open the final day’s proceedings before Leinster Rugby were made to work against Edinburgh Rugby, becoming the eighth side to secure a quarter-final spot.
Quarter-final schedule in full:
– Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints, Friday 10 April 20:00 BST
– Glasgow Warriors vs RC Toulon, Saturday 11 April 15:00 BST
– Leinster Rugby vs Sale Sharks, Saturday 11 April 17:30 BST
– Union Bordeaux Bègles vs Stade Toulousain, Sunday 12 April 15:00 BST
Meanwhile, Connacht Rugby were the first side through to the EPCR Challenge Cup final eight when they saw off Hollywoodbets Sharks on Friday night.
Montpellier Hérault Rugby joined them on Saturday when they overcame USAP, with Exeter Chiefs matching their result.
Benetton Rugby and Stade Rochelais then secured their spots in next weekend’s action by coming through against Cardiff Rugby and Newcastle Red Bulls respectively.
Ulster Rugby qualified for the next round too on Saturday, before Dragons RFC and Zebre Parma sealed the deal on Sunday.
Quarter-final schedule in full:
– Ulster Rugby vs Stade Rochelais, Friday 10 April 20:00 BST
– Montpellier Hérault Rugby vs Connacht Rugby, Saturday 11 April 12:30 BST
– Zebre Parma vs Dragons RFC, Saturday 11 April 20:00 BST
– Benetton Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs, Sunday 12 April 12:30 BST
