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Leinster begin Champions Cup defence against Wasps

FIXTURES: Leinster will begin the defence of their European Champions Cup title with a mouthwatering clash against Wasps at the RDS Arena on Friday, October 12.

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Premiership champions, Saracens, begin their campaign on Sunday, October 14 when they take on Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium, and last season’s Pro14 runners-up, Scarlets, will be at home against the 2018 Champions Cup defeated finalists, Racing 92, on Saturday, October 13.

Top 14 winners, Castres Olympique, make the journey to Kingsholm to face Gloucester Rugby in Pool Two on Sunday, October 14, while Cardiff Blues, who triumphed in last season’s Challenge Cup, go head-to-head with tournament debutants Lyon at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland on the same day.

To mark the start of what promises to be an eventful road to the 2019 Newcastle finals, Newcastle Falcons are back in Europe’s top flight for the first time since 2005 and Dean Richards’ side have a demanding opening fixture against RC Toulon at Stade Mayol on Sunday, October 14.

Highlights of the vital back-to-back matches in Rounds Three and Four include the meeting of Saracens and Cardiff Blues, Munster”s clashes with Castres, the games between Wasps and Toulouse, and Racing 92 and Leicester Tigers, while Leinster’s Round Four fixture with Bath on Saturday, December 15 will generate another big attendance at the Aviva Stadium.

With as many as 12 European titles among the contenders, the Challenge Cup is set for another strong season and the meeting of former winners, Northampton Saints and ASM Clermont Auvergne, at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday, October 13 is one of a number of eye-catching Round One fixtures, while Perpignan, who return to Europe for the first time since 2014, clash with Sale Sharks at Stade Aimé Giral on Friday, October 12.

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In addition, the Ospreys take on Pau at the Liberty Stadium, Connacht Rugby are at home against Bordeaux-Bègles, Harlequins host Agen, Bristol Bears are up against Zebre Rugby Club, and Worcester Warriors travel to Stade Francais Paris all on Saturday, October 13.

Click HERE for the 2018/19 Champions Cup fixtures
Click HERE for the 2018/19 Challenge Cup fixtures

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