Leinster Vs. Northampton Lineups, Kickoff Time
Leinster Vs. Northampton Lineups, Kickoff Time
Here's what to know as Leinster Rugby and the Northampton Saints clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, in the Investec Champions Cup semifinals.
Leinster Rugby and the Northampton Saints are set to clash in a titanic encounter at the Aviva Stadium, as the Saints return to Dublin seeking to avenge last season's narrow semifinal loss to the Irish giants.
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Leinster, a perennial contender in European competition, enters the match well-rested and hungry for another shot at continental silverware.
Northampton, however, arrives riding high after a dominant quarterfinal victory and will be determined to rewrite history.
With both teams loaded with international talent and a recent history between them, this heavyweight encounter promises to captivate the raucous Aviva crowd.
Leinster's big-game experience may provide an edge, but the resurgent Saints will be out to cause an upset.
Here's what to know about Leinster vs. Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup semifinals:
Leinster Rugby Vs. Northampton Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET on May 3 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
How To Watch Leinster Vs. Northampton Rugby
Leinster Rugby Lineup
- Cian Healy
- Dan Sheehan
- Tadhg Furlong
- RG Snyman
- Joe McCarthy
- Max Deegan
- Josh van der Flier
- Caelan Doris
- Jamison Gibson-Park
- Sam Prendergast
- James Lowe
- Robbie Henshaw
- Garry Ringrose
- Tommy O'Brien
- Hugo Keenan
Substitutes: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Andrew Porter, 18. Rabah Slimani, 19. Ryan Baird, 20. Jack Conan, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Ross Byrne, 23. Jordie Barrett
Northampton Saints Rugby Lineup
- Emmanuel Iyogun
- Curtis Langdon
- Trevor Davison
- Temo Mayanavanua
- Alex Coles
- Josh Kemeny
- Henry Pollock
- Juarno Augustus
- Alex Mitchell
- Fin Smith
- Tom Litchfield
- Rory Hutchinson
- Fraser Dingwall
- Tommy Freeman
- James Ramm
Substitutes: 16. Henry Walker, 17. Tom West, 18. Elliot Millar Mills, 19. Tom Lockett, 20. Chunya Munga, 21. Angus Scott-Young, 22. Tom James, 23. Tom Seabrook
When Is The Investec Champions Cup Final?
The 2025 Investec Champions Cup final will take place Saturday, May 24 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
Investec Champions Cup Format
Key points of the 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup:
- A multi-pool format, as launched in the 2023-2024 season
- 24 elite clubs - eight each from the Gallagher Premiership, URC and TOP 14 - in four pools of six
- Sporting jeopardy, with each club playing against four different opponents, home or away, in the pool stage
- Four highest-ranked clubs in each pool qualify for the Round of 16
- The Investec Champions Cup will be played over eight weekends, with four pool rounds and four knockout rounds culminating in the 2025 final, which will be staged at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Saturday, May 24.
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