Overview
- Leinster edged La Rochelle 25-24 at the Aviva Stadium as replacement Harry Byrne landed an 83rd‑minute penalty to clinch qualification and keep a perfect pool record, with captain Caelan Doris backing him to take the kick.
- La Rochelle, beaten after Ihaia West’s late brace had put them in front, now risk missing the knockouts and host Harlequins next Sunday in a bid to stay alive.
- Bristol secured a last‑16 berth with a 61-49 win over the Bulls in Pretoria, fueled by Noah Heward’s first‑half hat‑trick and two tries from Kalaveti Ravouvou.
- Sale booked their place with a 26-10 victory against the Sharks in Pool One, highlighted by Tom O’Flaherty’s try double after a dominant second half.
- Glasgow beat Clermont 33-21 to qualify, leaving the French side effectively out after three straight defeats, with Glasgow eyeing top spot when they face Saracens next weekend.