www.epcrugby.com<\/a> and on social media channels. It is planned to also announce the Challenge Cup fixtures at the same time.<\/p>\nThe dates, kick-off times and TV coverage for Rounds 5 and 6 of both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup will be made available once the Round 4 matches are completed next December.<\/p>\n
Following the tournament Pool Draws, the fixtures are decided by a scheduling process which includes consultation with the 40 competing clubs, league bodies and TV broadcasters across each territory. <\/p>\n
EPCR is challenged with producing a balanced and fair schedule which takes into account club preferences, restrictions at many shared stadia, date requests associated with moves to larger venues as well as ensuring that the broadcasters are able to cover as many compelling matches as possible from Thursday evening through to Sunday.<\/p>\n
2015\/16 Champions Cup pools<\/p>\n
Pool 1: Saracens, Ulster Rugby, Toulouse, Oyonnax
\nPool 2: ASM Clermont Auvergne, Ospreys, Exeter Chiefs, Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles
\nPool 3: Glasgow Warriors, Northampton Saints, Racing 92, Scarlets
\nPool 4: Stade Fran\u00e7ais Paris, Munster Rugby, Leicester Tigers, Benetton Treviso
\nPool 5: Bath Rugby, RC Toulon, Leinster Rugby, Wasps<\/p>\n
2015\/16 Challenge Cup pools<\/p>\n
Pool 1: Connacht Rugby, Brive, Newcastle Falcons, Enisei-STM
\nPool 2: Sale Sharks, Newport Gwent Dragons, Castres Olympique, Pau
\nPool 3: Montpellier, Harlequins, Cardiff Blues, Cammi Rugby Calvisano
\nPool 4: La Rochelle, Gloucester Rugby, Zebre Rugby, Worcester Warriors
\nPool 5: Edinburgh Rugby, London Irish, Grenoble, Agen<\/p>\n
Tournament weekends<\/p>\n
Round 1: 12\/13\/14\/15 November
\nRound 2: 19\/20\/21\/22 November
\nRound 3: 10\/11\/12\/13 December
\nRound 4: 17\/18\/19\/20 December
\nRound 5: 14\/15\/16\/17 January 2016
\nRound 6: 21\/22\/23\/24 January 2016
\nQuarter-finals: 7\/8\/9\/10 April 2016
\nSemi-finals: 22\/23\/24 April 2016
\nFinals: 13\/14 May 2016 \u2013 Grand Stade de Lyon <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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