Summary

  • Sale thrash Pool 4 winners Toulon 33-7 to secure last-16 tie against holders Toulouse

  • Toulouse demolish Leicester Tigers 80-12 to finish second in Pool 1

  • Castres shock Saracens 32-24 to clinch second spot in Pool 3

  • Damian Penaud scores record six tries as Pool 1 winners Bordeaux thrash Sharks 66-12

  • Bordeaux's big win means Ulster finish above Sharks on points difference and qualify for knockout stage

  1. Goodbyepublished at 20:03 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    Last 16 - full draw

    What a day of rugby! It is a shame we have to wait until April for more Investec Champions Cup rugby.

    Here is what will be happening on 4/5/6 April.

    Last 16 draw:

    Bordeaux v Ulster.

    La Rochelle v Munster.

    Toulon v Saracens.

    Toulouse v Sale.

    Leinster v Harlequins.

    Glasgow v Leicester Tigers.

    Northampton Saints v Clermont

    Castres v Benetton

  2. Sarries to win on the road?published at 20:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Given that Sale hammered Toulon tonight, will Saracens be happy with that draw away to Toulon? Victory however would likely bring Toulouse, who no one wants.

  3. George goes off injured during Saracens defeatpublished at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    Jamie George has given England an injury scare after limping off with a hamstring problem late in Saracens' 32-24 defeat by Castres.

    George, who was replaced as England captain by Sarries team-mate Maro Itoje on Tuesday, will be desperate to play in their Six Nations opener against Ireland on 1 February.

    The hooker came on for two-try Theo Dan in the 55th minute but was forced off in the closing stages.

    "Jamie has hurt his hamstring. We’re not quite sure how serious that hamstring is at the moment," director of rugby Mark McCall said.

    Jamie George goes off injuredImage source, pa m
  4. Quins to fancy chances in Dublin?published at 19:56 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Having reached the last three finals, no one wants to face Leinster, but Harlequins may prefer the short trip to Dublin and their attacking style may suit Leinster's blitz defence.

    A potential shock?

  5. O'Gara welcomes Munsterpublished at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle will host Munster in what could be an emotional day for O'Gara.

    The former Munsterman is yet to face Munster as a head coach after guiding his home province to two European Cups as a player.

    Ronan O'GaraImage source, Getty Images
  6. Toulouse v Leinster final?published at 19:47 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Bordeaux will have something to say on the matter, but last year's finalists are on opposite sides of the draw.

    The semi-finals will look this this:

    Bordeaux /Ulster/La Rochelle/Munster v Toulon/Saracens/Toulouse/Sale.

    Leinster/Harlequins/Glasgow/Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints/Clermont/Castres/Benetton.

  7. Good draw for Saintspublished at 19:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Benetton's surprise win over La Rochelle and Saracen's surprise defeat by Castres has helped Northampton.

    Victory over Clermont would give Saints a good chance of reaching the semi-finals as they would be favourites to beat Castres or Benetton.

    And then is could be a potential rematch of last year's semi-final against Leinster.

  8. Potential quarter-finalspublished at 19:41 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Bordeaux or Ulster v La Rochelle or Munster.

    Toulon or Saracens v Toulouse or Sale.

    Leinster or Harlequins v Glasgow or Leicester Tigers.

    Northampton Saints or Clermont v Castres or Benetton.

  9. 'You have to beat the best'published at 19:38 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Sale wing Tom O'Flaherty, speaking to Premier Sports on Toulouse: "That is what you are here for, the big games away. If you want to win the competition then you have to beat the best. You might as well do it next."

  10. 'Toulouse a massive task'published at 19:35 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Player of the match Ben Curry, speaking to Premier Sports: " I am just trying to really enjoy my rugby as you can get on top of yourself with Premiership and international rugby and put yourself under a lot of pressure.

    "I am in a place where I am actually enjoying it and that has helped me."

    On his try: "The kick was pure panic. I saw the space and knew I had to do something."

    On Toulouse: "It is a massive task but tonight was another task ticked off."

  11. Last 16 - full drawpublished at 19:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    FT: Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Bordeaux v Ulster.

    La Rochelle v Munster.

    Toulon v Saracens.

    Toulouse v Sale.

    Leinster v Harlequins.

    Glasgow v Leicester Tigers.

    Northampton Saints v Clermont

    Castres v Benetton

  12. Full-time - Sale 33-7 Toulonpublished at 19:24 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

    Sale get the job done and are into the last 16. Toulon, who won three of their four games, already had won Pool 4.

  13. Postpublished at 81 mins

    Sale 33-7 Toulon

    One final scrum after Sale are pinged for taking too long.

  14. Sin-bin - Sale (Robert du Preez)published at 79 mins

    Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Robert du Preez is given a yellow card for a deliberate knock on.

    Toulon go off in search of a consolation score.

  15. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Sale 33-7 Toulon

    Sale will be heading away to Toulouse in the last 16.

  16. try

    Converted try - Sale 33-7 Toulonpublished at 75 mins

    Tom Roebuck (con Robert du Preez)

    Game over. A loose pass is hacked on by Tom Curry for Tom Roebuck to tidy up and go over. A proper finisher.

    Tom RoebuckImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Sale 26-7 Toulon

    Nye Thomas does really well to get across and down on the ball ahead of a steaming Gabin Villiere. A try-saver!

  18. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Sale 26-7 Toulon

    The Sale forwards get in to disrupt Toulon's maul to win a scrum.

  19. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Sale 26-7 Toulon

    Toulon come back for a penalty and pop it into the corner. They need a try quick.

  20. Replacementpublished at 69 mins

    Sale 26-7 Toulon

    Sam Bedlow is on for the excellent George Ford.