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06 Sept 2025

Munster Rugby learn Champions Cup pool stage opponents

Munster Rugby learn Champions Cup pool stage opponents

Mike Haley, of Munster, scores a try despite the tackle of Fin Smith, of Northampton Saints, during their Investec Champions Cup last 16 tie at Franklin’s Gardens last April

MUNSTER Rugby have learned their opponents for the pool stages of the 2024/2025 Investec Champions Cup.

Following Tuesday's draw, Munster will face Northampton Saints, Stade Français, Saracens, and Castres Olympique in the pool stages of next season's competition.

Munster were drawn in Pool 3 which also includes Vodacom Bulls.

Munster were drawn as a Tier 2 side alongside 20 other URC, Premiership and Top 14 sides.

The four highest-ranked clubs from each of the pools will qualify for the knockout stage.

Fixture details will be confirmed at a later date.

Investec Champions Cup dates

Round 1 – 6/7/8 December

Round 2 – 13/14/15 December

Round 3 – 10/11/12 January 2025

Round 4 – 17/18/19 January 2025

Round of 16 – 4/5/6 April 2025

Quarter-finals – 11/12/13 April 2025

Semi-finals – 2/3/4 May 2025

2025 EPCR Challenge Cup final – Principality Stadium, Cardiff; Friday 23 May

2025 Investec Champions Cup final – Principality Stadium, Cardiff; Saturday 24 May

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