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Investec Champions Cup Rugby Round Of 16 Recap And News

Investec Champions Cup Rugby Round Of 16 Recap And News

Don't miss updates from the European Rugby Champions Cup Round of 16, including updates from La Rochelle Rugby, Leinster Rugby and more action on April 6.

Apr 6, 2024 by Joe Harrington
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The Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup began on April 5 in Twickenham Stoop in England when Harlequins F.C. beat Glasgow Warriors 28-24 to advance to the quarterfinals. 

The Quins, hailing from the Gallagher Premiership, withstood a furious second half rally that saw the Warriors, from the United Rugby Championship. The Warriors trailed 21-7 at halftime and nearly closed the gap on the Quins. 

The Harlequins will play the winner of UBB Rugby of the Top 14 and Saracens Rugby, who play at 12:30 p.m. today on April 6. 

Saturday action began in Pretoria, South Africa with a showdown between the Vodacom Bulls of the URC and Lyon of the Top 14. 

It’ll be a big rugby day in South Africa as all eyes will be on La Rochelle Rugby and the DHL Stormers in what sets up as the match of the weekend. The Stormers beat the defending two-time Investec Champions Cup winners La Rochelle in Pool 4 play in December 2023. The winner of that match will play Leinster or the Leicester Tigers, who play later this afternoon. 

Follow the Round of 16 action below. 

2024 DHL Stormers vs Stade Rochelais


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Here is the schedule for the day's Round of 16 Action

Investec Champions Cup Scores

Vodacom Bulls 59, Lyon 19, Final

La Rochelle 22, DHL Stormers 21, Final

Exeter Chiefs 21, Bath Final

Union Bordeaux-Bègles 45, Saracens 12, Final

Leinster 36, Leicester Tigers 22

Leinster Rugby vs. La Rochelle In Investec Champions Cup Quarterfinals

The rematch of the 2022 and 2023 Champions Cup final will happen next week in Dublin. 

Leinster Rugby defeated the Leicester Tigers 36-22 as Jamison Gibson-Park scored three tries and Leinster rolled to next round. 

The Tigers have been eliminated by La Rochelle the last three years, including in the 2021 quarterfinals. La Rochelle hung on to beat the DHL Stormers by one point earlier in the day, 22-21, to advance. 

Jack Conan Adds Try With 9 Minutes Left In Game

Jack Conan of Leinster put the exclamation point on Leinster's Round of 16 win with a big try against Leicester. Leinster leads 36-15.

Leinster Rugby Picks Off Pass, Robbie Henshaw Returns Ball For Try

Moments after Leicester scored the first try of the second half, Leinster's Robbie Henshaw intercepted a pass and returned it for a try. Leinster leads 29-15

Andrew Porter Out Of Game

Irish Rugby star Andrew Porter is out of the game with an apparent injury

Leicester Tigers Cut Into Leinster's Lead At 46 Minute

James Cronin scored a try for Leicester in the first 10 minutes of the second half as the Tigers now trail Leinster 22-15. 

Leinster Rugby Leads Leicester At Halftime, 22-10

Watch the second half live!

2024 Leinster Rugby vs Leicester Tigers


Jamison Gibson-Park Has First Half Hat Trick

Jamison Gibson-Park scored his third try of the match against Leicester as Leinster pushed the lead to 22-10 with about nine minutes to go in the half. 

Leicester Tigers, Handre Pollard Cut Into Leinster Lead

Handre Pollard converted a penalty kick to make the score 15-10 with 12 minutes left in the first half

Leinster Rugby and Jamison Gibson-Park Score Again

Ireland Rugby national team star Jamison Gibson-Park scored his second try of the match against Leicester with 16 minutes left in the first half. leinster now leada 15-7.

Leinster Rugby and Jamison Gibson-Park Take Lead, 10-7

Ireland Rugby national team star Jamison Gibson-Park scored the first try for Leinster as the team from Dublin took a 10-7 lead with 13 minutes into the match.

Ross Byrne Puts Leinster Rugby On The Scoreboard

Leinster has countered the Handre Pollard goal with a penalty pick by Ross Byrne 10 minutes into the match. 

Leicester Tigers, Handre Pollard Score First vs. Leinster

Handre Pollard, one of the top players in the world who had a historically successful 2023 Rugby World Cup, gave Leicester a 7-0 lead five minutes in the match. 

Leinster Rugby vs. Leicester Tigers Underway

Winner will face La Rochelle in quarterfinals. If Leinster wins, the game will be un Dublin. If Leicester wins, the game will be in France. 

Leinster Rugby vs. Leicester Tigers Caps Off Saturday Champions Cup Action

The first Saturday of the Champions Cup playoffs will end in Dublin, Ireland with one of the tournament's favorites, Leinster Rugby hosting the Leicester Tigers. 

Follow the match here or watch live on FloRugby.

2024 Leinster Rugby vs Leicester Tigers


UBB Rugby Piling It On vs Saracens

Union Bordeaux-Bègles leads Saracens 31-0 after two more tries by Nicolas Depoortere and Louis Bielle-Biarrey. With about 16 minutes left, UBB Rugby appears headed to the quarterfinals. 

UBB Rugby, Matéo Garcia Scores Another Try vs. Saracens

Matéo Garcia scored another try in his first Champions Cup star to push Union Bordeaux-Bègles' lead to 17-0 in the Round of 16 match against Saracens 48 minutes into the match. 

UBB Rugby Scores First Try Of Match vs. Saracens

Matéo Garcia scored the first try of the Round of 16 match against Saracens with four minutes remaining in the first half. It is Garcia's first Champions Cup start. 

UBB leads 10-0. 

UBB Rugby takes 3-0 Lead On Saracens With Penalty Kick

Union Bordeaux-Bègles took a 3-0 lead with a Maxime Luca penalty kick in the 29th minute against Saracens. 

The winner of this match faces the Harlequins in the quarterfinals. 

Union Bordeaux-Bègles Try Wiped Out Against Saracens

UBB Rugby appeared to take an early lead against Saracens in the first two minutes, but the try was wiped away on an official review. 

Union Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Saracens About To Kickoff

The next Champions Cup Round of 16 match is about to kickoff. 

2024 Union Bordeaux Begles vs Saracens F.C.


Manie Libbok Kick Sales Wide, La Rochelle Advances To Quarterfinals

In almost an exact same situation from pool play in December, DHL Stormers star Manie Libbok set up for a conversion to win the game and eliminate the two-time defending European Champions Cup winners, La Rochelle. 

But the kick sailed wide and La Rochelle, who trailed 13-0 at halftime in Cape Town and scored 17 unanswered points to take  the lead, held on to win. 

The Stormers scored at the 80 minute mark to cut the lead to 22-21 on a Suleiman Hartzenberg try. 

Exeter Chiefs Advance To Quarterfinals With Win Over Bath Rugby

Exeter trailed Bath 12-7 at halftime  and 15-7 a the 55 minute mark before scoring a pair of tries, one by Greg Fisilau and another by Ethan Roots en route to a 21-15 win in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16. 

Bath led for most the game despite losing star Finn Russell in the first half. 

Exeter Chiefs Take A Lead On Bath Rugby; La Rochelle Scores 17 Straight 

The Exeter Chiefs took the with 13 minutes left in the game, 21-15 after trailing Bath Rugby the entire game. 

Meanwhile, in Cape Town, La Rochelle took the lead on the Stormers, 17-16 after scoring 17 straight second half points. The Stormers regained the lead briefly, but the official overturned a try that made the 17-16. There is 14 minutes left in the game. 

Stormers vs La Rochelle; Exeter Chiefs vs. Bath Rugby Updates At 55 Minutes

La Rochelle has scored 10 unanswered points to cut into the DHL Stormers' lead with the help of Antoine Hastoy and Louis Penverne. They trail the DHL Stormers 16-10. 

At Sandy Park, Exeter Chiefs trails Bath Rugby 15-7 with 54 minutes left in the match. 

Stormers vs La Rochelle; Exeter Chiefs vs. Bath Rugby Updates at halftime

The two-time defending European Champions have their work cut out for them in the second half. La Rochelle trails South African rugby power DHL Stormers 13-0 in Cape Town. The Stormers have led the entire game. Manie Libbok nailed a penalty kick and converted after a Herschel Jantjies try. 

At Sandy Park in England, another rugby power is trailing. The Exeter Chiefs trail Bath Rugby 12-7 after Bath has had several impressive defensive stands. 

Stormers vs La Rochelle; Exeter Chiefs vs. Bath Rugby Updates After 20 Minutes

Scottish Rugby superstar Finn Russell, the highest paid rugby player in the world, left the game with an apparent injury in the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup on April 6. 

The Bath Rugby fly half, in his first season with the Gallagher Premiership club, lef the game just before the 20th minute mark against the Exeter Chiefs in Sandy Park in England.

Russell, who just finished leading the Scottish National team in the 2024 Six Nations, left the field limping. Russell left the game with the score tied 0-0. 

The game is now 12-7, with Bath in the lead. 

Meanwhile, the Stormers lead La Rochelle 13-0 in Cape Town.

Stormers vs La Rochelle; Exeter Chiefs vs. Bath Rugby Updates After 10 Minutes

The Stormers took an early 3-0 lead with a kick by Manie Libbok. After 10 minutes, there are no tries in either game.

La Rochelle and DHL Stormers About to Begin

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La Rochelle Rugby Lineup

Here's who is starting the match for La Rochelle today. 

💨 1/8e || Dans 3 heures, c'est le grand moment ! 🆙#STOvSR | #ChampionsCup | #FievreSR pic.twitter.com/4UF9D7PJTa

— Stade Rochelais (@staderochelais) April 6, 2024

DHL Stormers Rugby Lineup

Our team for the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match against @staderochelais at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

📢 Full announcement https://t.co/LEeH3RLCLY
🎟️ Tickets https://t.co/AchB8RjCmk#STOvSR #iamastormer #dhldelivers pic.twitter.com/pkPYRTA5pJ

— DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) April 5, 2024

Vodacom Bulls Advances In Investec Champions Cup vs. Lyon Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls lead 21-0 before Lyon scored any points and cruised to the quarterfinals of the European Championship in Pretoria 59-19. 

The Bulls will face the winner for No. 3 Northampton and No. 14 Munster next week in the quarterfinals. 

Lyon Rugby Scores Out Of Halftime

Lyon added points after halftime to cut into the Bulls' lead to make it 28-14, but the Bulls have scored again to make it 33-14. 

Vodacom Bulls Off To Fast Start Against Lyon Rugby

The Bulls are up 28-5 on Lyon at halftime in Pretoria. Sebastian de Kirk, Embrose Papier and Marcell Coetzee scored tries with Johan Goosen converting each time before Lyon was able to put any points on the board. 

Martin Page-Relo scored Lyon's only try of the half and Paddy Jackson converted. 

Investec Champions Cup: Knockout Round Of 16: Five Key Storylines To Follow

Read the breakdown of the Round of 16 on Florugby.

Investec Champions Cup Stream In The United States

Every game in the Investec Champions Cup is available on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States, including the Grand Final in May. Match archives, highlights and breaking news will be available on both platforms. 

Investec Champions Cup Playoff Bracket

Name your Final favourites ⬇️

And now your know your team's route, get tickets to the big dance at @SpursStadium 👉 https://t.co/KmMgftl4Di#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/xtyYQe7wKX

— Investec Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) January 22, 2024

Investec Champions Cup Round Of 16 Rugby Schedule 

Here's the slate of games for the Round of 16: 

Friday, April 5

  • Harlequins 28, Glasgow Warriors 24

Saturday, April 6

  • Vodacom Bulls 59, Lyon 19, Final
  • La Rochelle 22, DHL Stormers 21, Final
  • Exeter Chiefs 21, Bath Final
  • Union Bordeaux-Bègles 45, Saracens 12, Final

Sunday, April 7

  • Northampton Saints vs. Munster Rugby, 7:30 a.m. EST at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Garden 
  • Toulouse vs. Racing 92, 10 a.m., EST at Stade Ernest Wallon

When Are The Investec Champions Cup Rugby Quarterfinals? 

The Champions Cup quarterfinals are April 12-14. 

When Are The Rugby Investec Champions Cup Semifinals?

The Investec Champions Cup semifinals are May 3-5. 

When Is The Rugby Investec Champions Cup Final? 

The final will be at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 25. 

What To Know About Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 

The host of the Champions Cup final moves from Aviva Stadium in Dublin to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The venue is the third-largest stadium in England and home to Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Investec Champions Cup Scores In Round 1

Dec. 8 

  • Northampton Saints 28, Glasgow Warriors 19 
  • Union Bordeaux-Bègles 41,  Connacht Rugby 5

Dec. 9

  • Exeter Chiefs 19, RC Toulon 18
  • Bath Rugby 37, vs. Ulster Rugby 14
  • Toulouse 42, vs Cardiff Rugby 7
  • Vodacom Bulls 27, Saracens 16
  • Munster Rugby 17, Aviron Bayonnais 17
  • Bristol Bears 36, Lyon 24

Dec. 10

  • Sale Sharks 28, Stade Français 5
  • Leinster Rugby 16, La Rochelle 9
  • Leicester Tigers 35, DHL Stormers 26
  • Harlequins 31, Racing 92 28

All these matches are streaming on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

Investec Champions Cup Scores In Round 2

(all times are EST):

Dec. 15

  • Northampton Saints 22, RC Toulon 19
  • Glasgow Warriors 12, Aviron Bayonnais 11

Dec. 16 

  • DHL Stormers 21, La Rochelle 20
  • Saracens 55, Connacht Rugby 36
  • Union Bordeaux-Bègles 36,  Bristol Bears 17
  • Vodacom Bulls 29, Lyon 28
  • Leinster Rugby 37, Sale Sharks 27
  • Bath Rugby 39, Cardiff Rugby 32
  • Ulster Rugby 31,  Racing 92 15

Dec. 17 

  • Exeter Chiefs 32, Munster Rugby 24
  • Toulouse 47, Harlequins 19
  • Leicester Tigers 27, Stade Français 24

All these matches are streaming on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

Investec Champions Cup Scores In Round 3

(all times are EST)

Jan. 12

  • Northampton Saints 61, Aviron Bayonnais 14

Jan. 13

  • Lyon 34, Connacht 20
  • Exeter Chiefs 19, Glasgow Warriors 17
  • Vodacom Bulls 31, Bristol Bears 17
  • Munster Rugby 29, RC Toulon 18
  • Leinster Rugby 43, Stade Français 7
  • DHL Stormers 31, Sale Sharks 24
  • Harlequins 54, Cardiff Rugby 15
  • Toulouse 48, Ulster Rugby 24

Jan. 14 

  • Bath Rugby 29, Racing 92 25
  • La Rochelle 45, Leicester Tigers 12
  • Union Bordeaux-Bègles 55, Saracens 15

All these matches are streaming on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

Investec Champions Cup Scores In Round 4

(all times are EST)

Jan. 19 

  • Glasgow Warriors 29, RC Toulon 5
  • Connacht Rugby 27, Bristol Bears 10

Jan. 20 

  • Harlequins 47, Ulster Rugby 19
  • Vodacom Bulls 46, Union Bordeaux-Bègles 40
  • Leinster Rugby 27, Leicester Tigers 10
  • Racing 92 48, Cardiff Rugby 26
  • Northampton Saints 26, Munster Rugby 23
  • DHL Stormers 24, Stade Français 20
  • Saracens 39, Lyon 24

Jan. 21

  • La Rochelle 37, Sale Sharks 24
  • Toulouse 31, Bath Rugby 19
  • Aviron Bayonnais 40, Exeter Chiefs 17

All these matches are streaming on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

How To Watch Rugby Matches In the United States On FloRugby

The Investec Champions Cup will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports are also the U.S. home to:

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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