Investec Champions Cup

The Complete Investec Champions Cup Round 4 Preview

The Complete Investec Champions Cup Round 4 Preview

Here's everything you need to know about the Investec Champions Cup Round 4

Jan 15, 2026 by Joe Harrington
Rugby Round Up: Champions Cup Round 3 Recap

The Investec Champions Cup pool stage is nearly finished, and April can't get here fast enough. 

But first: Business needs to get done. 

While a little less than half of the playoff field is set, no club has qualified for the playoffs in a Pool 2 that includes Bath, Munster, Toulon and more. 

Meanwhile three teams in Pool 4 four battle for likely the 16th spot in the playoffs, while two other clubs in the pool contend for the No. 1 seed. 

Will the Glasgow Warriors make teams travel to Scotland before the final? Can defending champion Bordeaux win the top seed? Will Leinster Rugby power through? 

Here are all the links you need to get ready for Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup:

Investec Champions Cup Round 4: Pool 1 Preview

Here’s what to know about Investec Champions Cup Round 4 Pool 1, including fixtures, kickoff times and key matches, as the Glasgow Warriors look to remain unbeaten.

Read: Investec Champions Cup Round 4: Pool 1 Preview

Investec Champions Cup Round 4: Pool 2 Preview

Here’s what to know about Investec Champions Cup Round 4 Pool 2, with tight standings, key fixtures and knockout implications across the pool.

Read: Investec Champions Cup Round 4: Pool 2 Preview

Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 Round 4 Preview: All Eyes On Cape Town

Only two spots in the Round of 16 remain in Champions Cup Pool 3, as the Stormers, Leicester and La Rochelle battle in Round 4. Here’s how each team advances.

Read: Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 Round 4 Preview: All Eyes On Cape Town

Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 Round 4 Preview: A 16th Seed Thunderdome

Pool 4 enters its final week with top seeds and one Round of 16 spot at stake. Here’s how UBB, Bristol, Northampton, Pau, Bulls and Scarlets advance.

Read: Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 Round 4 Preview: A 16th Seed Thunderdome

FloRugby's Game Of The Week Brings Gloucester And Toulon Together Again

FloRugby’s Game of the Week sees Gloucester Rugby host Toulon in a high-stakes Investec Champions Cup clash that reignites a rivalry last played in 2005.

Read: FloRugby's Game Of The Week Brings Gloucester And Toulon Together Again

Champions Cup Pool 1 Match To Watch: Glasgow Warriors vs. Saracens

Champions Cup Pool 1 Match To Watch: The Glasgow Warriors host Saracens in a winner-take-all Investec Champions Cup showdown with top seed on the line.

Read: Champions Cup Pool 1 Match To Watch: Glasgow Warriors vs. Saracens

Champions Cup Pool 3 Match To Watch: DHL Stormers vs. Leicester Tigers

Champions Cup Pool 3 Match To Watch: The Stormers host the Leicester Tigers in a high-stakes Investec Champions Cup clash with knockout hopes on the line.

Read: Champions Cup Pool 3 Match To Watch: DHL Stormers vs. Leicester Tigers

Champions Cup Pool 4 Match To Watch: Bristol Bears vs. Bordeaux-Begles

Champions Cup Pool 4 Match To Watch: The Bristol Bears host Bordeaux in a high-stakes Investec Champions Cup clash with top seeding on the line.

Read: Champions Cup Pool 4 Match To Watch: Bristol Bears vs. Bordeaux-Begles

FloRugby's Professional Club Power Rankings: Jan. 14, 2026

FloRugby's Professional Club Power Rankings for Jan. 14, 2026, breaks down Champions Cup shocks, big wins for Bath and Quins and the latest global rankings.

Read: FloRugby's Professional Club Power Rankings: Jan. 14, 2026

Investec Champions Cup Round 4 Fixtures

Friday, Jan. 16

  • 3 p.m. ET – Pau vs. Vodacom Bulls (Pool 4)
  • 3 p.m. ET – Bath Rugby vs. Edinburgh Rugby (Pool 2)

Saturday, Jan. 17

  • 8 a.m. ET – Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Clermont Auvergne (Pool 1)
  • 10:15 a.m. ET – Bayonne vs. Leinster (Pool 3)
  • 10:15 a.m. ET – Stormers vs. Leicester Tigers (Pool 3)
  • 12:30 p.m. ET – Toulouse vs. Sale Sharks (Pool 1)
  • 12:30 p.m. ET – Munster Rugby vs. Castres Olympique (Pool 2)
  • 3 p.m. ET – Gloucester Rugby vs. Toulon (Pool 2)

Sunday, Jan. 18

  • 8 a.m. ET – Bristol Bears vs. Bordeaux-Bègles (Pool 4)
  • 10:15 a.m. ET – Northampton Saints vs. Scarlets (Pool 4)
  • 10:15 a.m. ET – La Rochelle vs. Harlequins (Pool 3)
  • 12:30 p.m. ET – Glasgow Warriors vs. Saracens (Pool 1)

Watch FloRugby's Round 4 Podcast Preview


European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby

Rugby fans can stream every match from the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship on FloRugby, along with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making the platform the U.S. home for the world’s biggest club competitions and the game’s top players.

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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