Champions Cup fixtures on TV this weekend including La Rochelle v Leinster and Munster v Saracens

The Investec Champions Cup returns this weekend with a number of mouth-watering clashes taking place, including La Rochelle v Leinster.

Led by Ronan O'Gara, La Rochelle won the competition in both 2022 and 2023, shocking Leinster in the final on both occasions.

When the two sides met last year, it was Leinster who put in a convincing performance, running out 40-13 winners.

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Despite travelling to France, Leo Cullen's side will be heavily favoured as they sit top of the URC while La Rochelle are mid table in the Top 14.

Munster have an intriguing clash of their own as they take on Saracens in their Pool Three clash and a win would go a long way to ensuring progression to the round of 16 and help their seeding.

It looks like do-or-die team for Ulster as they sit bottom of Pool One. They face fellow strugglers Exeter with a win needs must.

Connacht will also be in action in the Challenge Cup when they take on Lyon.

Here is a look at rugby on TV this weekend.

Friday 10 January

Glasgow Warriors v Racing 92, Scotstoun Stadium, 8pm - Premier Sports 2

Saturday 11 January

Brython Thunder v Irish Wolfhounds, Parc y Scarlets, 12 pm - TG4

DHL Stormers v Sale Saharks, Cape Town Stadium, 1 pm - Premier Sports 2

Exeter Chiefs v Bordeaux, Sandy Park, 3.15 pm - Premier Sports 2

Sharks v Toulouse, Kings Park Stadium, 3.15 pm - Premier Sports 1

Munster v Saracens, Thomond Park, 5.30 pm - RTE Two, Premier Sports 1

Stade Francais v Northampton Saints, Stade Jean-Bouin, 5.30 pm - Premier Sports 2

Leicester Tigers v Ulster Rugby, Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, 8 pm - Premier Sports 2

Connacht v Lyon, Dexcom Stadium, 8 pm - Premier Sports 1

Sunday 12 January

Toulon v Harlequins, Stade Mayol, 1 pm - Premier Sports 2

La Rochelle v Leinster Rugby, Stade Marcel Deflandre, 3.30 pm - Premier Sports 1

Bristol Bears v Benetton, Ashton Gate, 3.15 pm - Premier Sports 2

Bath Rugby v Clermont, The Recreation Ground, 5.30 pm - Premier Sports 2

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