Overview
- The Stormers ran in six tries to beat La Rochelle 42-21 in Gqeberha and take charge of Pool 3, with the visitors missing suspended director of rugby Ronan O’Gara from the sideline.
- Sharks defeated Saracens 28-23 in rain-soaked Durban to give JP Pietersen a winning start as head coach after John Plumtree’s resignation.
- Sale Sharks stunned Clermont 35-14 at Stade Marcel-Michelin for their first victory there since 2008, igniting their pool campaign.
- Holders Bordeaux-Bègles thrashed Scarlets 50-21 as Matthieu Jalibert scored 16 points to maintain a perfect start to Pool 4.
- Leinster edged Leicester 23-15 despite multiple injury setbacks, and Munster bounced back by overwhelming Gloucester 31-3 for a bonus-point win.