Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals: Match by-match preview and statistics
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The Investec Champions Cup continues this weekend with a thrilling line-up of quarter-final clashes, as Europe’s top clubs compete for a place in the semi-finals - and move one step closer to the Bilbao 2026 Final.
From Friday to Sunday, eight clubs go head-to-head in high-stakes encounters with match ups of the highest level, where historic rivalries are renewed and nothing is left to chance.
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Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints
Friday
Quarter-final 4: Bath Rugby (4) – Northampton Saints (5) @ The Rec (8pm)
Andrew Brace (IRE)
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The quarter-finals open with a blockbuster all-English showdown. Bath Rugby, winners of the 2025 EPCR Challenge Cup, host last season’s Investec Champions Cup runners-up Northampton Saints, with both sides looking to go all in the way with French clubs having won each of the past five editions of the competition.
The two teams are also setting the pace domestically, with Northampton currently leading the PREM Rugby standing and Bath in second. This will be their first-ever meeting in the knockout stages of the competition, adding extra intensity to an already fierce rivalry.
Glasgow Warriors v RC Toulon
Saturday
Quarter-final 2: Glasgow Warriors (2) – RC Toulon (7) @ Scotstoun Stadium (3pm)
Karl Dickson (ENG)
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Glasgow Warriors will play their first-ever home quarter-final as they face three-time champions RC Toulon in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
Glasgow are chasing a historic first semi-final appearance, while both teams will be eager to go further after exiting at this stage last season. Their most recent meeting saw Toulon edge a one-point victory in last season’s pool stage. Glasgow arrive unbeaten this campaign, while Toulon haven’t lost a match since the opening round.
Leinster Rugby v Sale Sharks
Saturday
Quarter-final 3: Leinster Rugby (3) – Sale Sharks (11) @ Aviva Stadium (5.30pm)
Pierre Brousset (FRA)
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Sale Sharks travel to Dublin to take on tournament heavyweights Leinster Rugby in a compelling quarter-final clash.
Leinster are unbeaten this season and will look to capitalise on home advantage as they continue their pursuit of a fifth European title. Sale, however, have already improved on last season’s Round of 16 knockout, and proved their resilience with an away win in the Round of 16.
Union Bordeaux Bègles v Stade Toulousain
Sunday
Quarter-final 1: Union Bordeaux Bègles (1) – Stade Toulousain (8) @ Stade Chaban-Delmas (4pm)
Matthew Carley (ENG)
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The quarter-finals conclude with an all-French heavyweight clash as defending champions Union Bordeaux Bègles take on six-time winners Stade Toulousain.
Bordeaux will take confidence from knocking Toulouse out in last season’s semi-finals, as well as winning their most recent domestic meeting in March. They remain unbeaten this season but Toulouse - current leaders of the TOP 14 - bring formidable pedigree despite two pool stage defeats. With both sides in outstanding form, this encounter promises a fiercely contested finish to the weekend.
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