The dates and times for all of the Round of 16 games will be finalised by Thursday. Should Leinster win their last 16 tie, they would host a quarter-final a week later against the winners of the Harlequins v Sale tie. Bath will host Saracens at the Rec and the winner of that Round of 16 tie will meet the winners of Harlequins v Sale. For the first time in the five seasons with a last 16 round, Leinster are the only Irish side to reach the knockout stages after Munster’s 31-29 loss to Castres at Thomond Park on Saturday. Champions Cup Round of 16 (April 3rd/4th/5th)1: Bordeaux Begles v Leicester2: Glasgow v Bulls3: Leinster v Edinburgh4: Bath v Saracens5: Northampton v Castres6: Harlequins v Sale7: Toulon v Stormers8: Toulouse v BristolQuarter-finalsQF 1: Winner 1 v Winner 8QF 2: Winner 2 v Winner 7QF 3: Winner 3 v Winner 6QF 4: Winner 4 v Winner 5Semi-finalsSF 1: Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 4SF 2: Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 3Challenge Cup Round of 16 (April 3rd/4th/5th)Newcastle v La RochelleZebre v PauStade Francais v DragonsUlster v OspreysBenetton v CardiffConnacht v SharksMontpellier v PerpignanExeter v Munster

Source: The Irish Times January 18, 2026 22:00 UTC