European Champions Cup Round 1 Predictions & Tips
Round 1 of the European Champions Cup kicks off this weekend (Getty Images)
The 2025/26 European Champions Cup gets underway this Friday (5 December) with games also taking place on Saturday and Sunday. We have all the news, previews and best bets for the weekend games right here on bets.co.za.
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03 Dec 20252025/26 European Champions Cup Pools - All the pools and latest standings of the Champions Cup
- 2025/26 European Champions Cup begins on December 5th.
- Toulouse and Leinster are this year's favorites; Bordeaux are defending champs.
- Top 4 teams from each pool advance to the knockout stages.
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2025/26 European Rugby Champions Cup Odds - Leinster and Toulouse favourites for European glory
- Leinster & Toulouse are favorites at 3.50 odds.
- Defending champs Bordeaux at 4.33 odds.
- Bath and Bulls are strong contenders.
European Champions Cup Round 1 Fixtures
Friday, 5 December 2025
- Bayonne vs Stormers
- Sale vs Glasgow
Saturday, 6 December 2025
- Saracens vs Clermont
- Bulls vs Bordeaux
- La Rochelle vs Leicester
- Leinster vs Harlequins
- Scarlets vs Bristol
- Bath vs Munster
Sunday, 7 December 2025
- Pau vs Northampton
- Toulouse vs Sharks
- Gloucester vs Castres
- Edinburgh vs Toulon
