Champions Cup Knock-Out Stage Details
23rd January 2023 By The Editor
Craig Casey makes a break for Munster against Toulouse.
Following the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage, Munster finished in sixth place of Pool B and will face Cell C Sharks in Durban on the weekend of March 31/April 1/2.
See full details of the Champions Cup knock-out stages below.
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.
Champions Cup Knock-Out Stages
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
