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Champions Cup Round 3: Leinster Leave It Late as Quins, Bristol, Sale and Glasgow Seal Last-16 Spots

The final group weekend now decides the remaining qualifiers.

Overview

  • Harry Byrne’s 82nd-minute penalty gave Leinster a 25-24 win over La Rochelle, confirming knockout qualification and first place in Pool 3.
  • Harlequins routed a rotated Stormers side 61-10 at the Stoop to book a last-16 berth and move into second in the pool.
  • Bristol’s 61-49 victory at the Bulls clinched qualification and top spot in Pool 4, highlighted by Noah Heward’s hat-trick and Kalaveti Ravouvou’s brace.
  • Sale won 26-10 away to the Sharks to progress from Pool 1, and Saracens later beat Toulouse 20-14 to further tighten that group’s race.
  • Glasgow’s 33-21 triumph at Clermont secured progression and eliminated the French club, keeping a shot at topping Pool 1 before hosting Saracens next weekend.