The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the European rugby season! The Champions Cup quarter-final draw is complete, delivering four massive matchups that promise high-stakes drama.
While a record seven English clubs entered the knockout stages, only three remain: Premiership leaders Northampton Saints, a resurgent Bath, and the resilient Sale Sharks—the only team to secure an away victory in the last 16. They will face stiff competition from three powerful French sides and the formidable Celtic challenge of Scotland's Glasgow Warriors and Ireland's Leinster.
The action kicks off on Friday, April 10th, with a blockbuster all-English clash as Northampton Saints host Bath. The following day, Sale Sharks travel to face the unbeaten Glasgow Warriors. On Sunday, the spotlight shifts to France for a heavyweight duel between defending champions Bordeaux Begles and six-time winners Toulouse. The weekend concludes with Leinster, another team with a perfect record, welcoming the experienced Stade Rochelais to Dublin.
With French clubs having lifted the trophy for the past five years, the quest to dethrone them is on. Every pass, tackle, and break will count as the road to the final in Bilbao on May 23rd heats up. Get ready for a weekend where legends are made and only the strongest advance.
