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Champions Cup and Challenge Cup teams and fixtures confirmed

James Lowe of Leinster celebrates after scoring his side's second try during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster and Northampton Saints at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

The semi-final line-ups for the 2025 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup have been confirmed after a weekend of high-scoring quarter-finals across Europe.

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In a repeat of last year’s semi-final in Croke Park, Leinster will host Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium after dismantling Glasgow Warriors 52–0 in Dublin.

Saints earned their place with a 51–16 win over Castres at Franklin’s Gardens. On the other side of the draw, Union Bordeaux-Bègles will face Stade Toulousain at Matmut Atlantique.

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    Bordeaux scored seven tries to beat Munster 47–29, while Toulouse edged out Toulon 21–18 at Stade Félix Mayol, thanks to a last-gasp penalty for Thomas Ramos.

    In the Challenge Cup, Edinburgh will host Bath at Hive Stadium following a 34–28 victory over the Bulls.

    Bath ran in nine tries in a 61–26 demolition of Gloucester at The Rec. The second semi-final sees Lyon take on Racing 92 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Lyon edged Ospreys 20–18 in Swansea, while Racing survived a 12-try thriller to beat Connacht 43–40 in Galway.

    Fixture
    Investec Champions Cup
    Leinster
    12:30
    3 May 25
    Northampton
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    The Investec Champions Cup final takes place on Saturday 24 May at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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    Champions Cup semi-finals
    (Pool stage rankings in brackets / All kick-offs local time)

    Saturday 3 May
    Leinster Rugby (2) v Northampton Saints (3) – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (17.30)
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    Sunday 4 May
    Union Bordeaux-Bègles (1) v Stade Toulousain (5) – Matmut ATLANTIQUE, Bordeaux (16.00)
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    Challenge Cup semi-finals
    (Pool stage rankings in brackets / All kick-offs local time)

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    Saturday 3 May
    Edinburgh Rugby (3) v Bath Rugby (10) – Hive Stadium (15.00)
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    Sunday 4 May
    Lyon Olympique Universitaire (5) v Racing 92 (9) – Matmut Stadium de Gerland (13.30)
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