Overview
- Defending champion Bordeaux-Bègles crushed Northampton 50-28 to secure progression with a perfect 15 points from 15 and now visits Bristol to lock down top spot in Pool 4.
- Toulouse fell 20-14 at Saracens for a second straight Champions Cup loss, sitting fourth on seven points before hosting Sale with seeding and safety still at risk.
- La Rochelle was edged 25-24 at Leinster on a last-minute penalty and must beat Harlequins next week to ensure a round-of-16 place.
- Toulon edged Munster 27-25 at Mayol for a second win in three, moving within two points of Pool 2 leader Bath ahead of a decisive trip to Gloucester.
- Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia, with reports highlighting renewed pressure on coach Xabi Alonso despite Kylian Mbappé’s return as a substitute.