Champions Cup Knock-Out Stage Details

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