Leinster and Bristol set for Champions Cup action after Glasgow victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Leinster and Bristol Bears are preparing for their Champions Cup matches on Saturday after Glasgow secured a 47-27 win against Sale. The opening weekend of the pool stage features several fixtures, including Bristol facing Stormers and Leinster playing Clermont Auvergne later in the day. Earlier results include Bulls defeating Stade Francais 56-20 and a draw between Gloucester and Bordeaux Begles at 36-36. Today’s schedule includes key encounters, with Connacht taking on Saracens and Munster facing Racing 92.
- •Leinster plays Clermont Auvergne in their opening match.
- •Bristol Bears take on Stormers as their campaign begins.
- •Earlier, Glasgow defeated Sale 47-27 to open the weekend.
- •Bulls triumphed over Stade Francais 56-20.
- •Gloucester and Bordeaux Begles ended in a 36-36 draw.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Champions Cup: Leinster and Bristol in action next after Glasgow beat Sale
"Leinster and Bristol Bears begin their Champions Cup campaigns with away fixtures, after Glasgow beat Sale 47-27.
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