Exciting Match-ups Await in Round 2 of Investec Champions Cup

Round 2 Kicks Off This Friday

As the Leicester Tigers aim to secure their first points of the Investec Champions Cup at home against European giants Leinster Rugby, the Durban-based Sharks are also on the hunt for their initial points as they face English powerhouse Saracens.

The DHL Stormers return home on Saturday to challenge Pool 3 leaders Stade Rochelais. After a significant Round 1 victory, coach John Dobson mentioned that his squad is "starting to dream," but Uini Atonio’s return and Ronan O’Gara’s well-rounded squad will provide a formidable test.

Meanwhile, the Hollywoodbets Sharks look to secure their first points at home with Saracens visiting South Africa following a commanding Round 1 win against ASM Clermont Auvergne. Clermont, seeking to rebound, will go head-to-head with Sale Sharks at home, with both teams chasing their first win of the season.

Last year’s champions, Union Bordeaux Bègles, head into their home match against Scarlets with confidence. In contrast, Munster Rugby seeks a home victory over Gloucester Rugby to lift themselves from the bottom of Pool 2.

On Saturday night, six-time champions Stade Toulousain take on Glasgow Warriors, who triumphed over a robust Sale Sharks team in Round 1. However, facing top players such as Ange Capuozzo, Antoine Dupont, Kalvin Gourgues, and Julien Marchand will pose a significant challenge for the Scots.

Two intriguing match-ups will kick off Sunday, with Harlequins hosting Aviron Bayonnais—both aiming for their first win—and Edinburgh Rugby traveling to Castres Olympique.

Expect fireworks in the clash between Northampton Saints and Vodacom Bulls at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens, as the Bulls are eager to respond after their tough Round 1 defeat to Union Bordeaux Bègles.

Table-toppers Bath Rugby will visit RC Toulon on Sunday afternoon. Despite losing to Edinburgh Rugby last weekend, Toulon’s home advantage at Stade Mayol provides them with a fighting chance.

The round wraps up with Bristol Bears facing Section Paloise at Ashton Gate, where the Bears, fresh off a gritty Round 1 win, will be pleased to play on home soil as Section Paloise comes in determined after a narrow loss to Northampton Saints.

Upcoming Fixtures

12 December 2025

• 20:00 | Pool 3 – Leicester Tigers vs Leinster Rugby, Mattioli Woods Welford Road

13 December 2025

• 15:00 | Pool 3 – DHL Stormers vs Stade Rochelais, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
• 16:15 | Pool 1 – ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Sale Sharks, Stade Marcel-Michelin
• 17:15 | Pool 1 – Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Saracens, Hollywoodbets Kings Park
• 17:30 | Pool 2 – Munster Rugby vs Gloucester Rugby, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
• 18:30 | Pool 4 – Union Bordeaux Bègles vs Scarlets, Stade Chaban-Delmas
• 20:00 | Pool 1 – Glasgow Warriors vs Stade Toulousain, Scotstoun Stadium

14 December 2025

• 13:00 | Pool 3 – Harlequins vs Aviron Bayonnais, Twickenham Stoop
• 14:00 | Pool 2 – Castres Olympique vs Edinburgh Rugby, Stade Pierre-Fabre
• 15:15 | Pool 4 – Northampton Saints vs Vodacom Bulls, cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
• 16:15 | Pool 2 – RC Toulon vs Bath Rugby, Stade Félix Mayol
• 17:30 | Pool 4 – Bristol Bears vs Section Paloise, Ashton Gate