Saracens' Champions Cup journey ends with a tough loss to Glasgow Warriors, setting up a challenging last-16 tie against Bath. The Warriors dominated the first half, scoring three tries through Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn, and George Horne, with Saracens responding only with an Owen Farrell penalty. Glasgow's Seb Stephen sealed the bonus-point victory with a late try, securing their top spot in Pool 1 and a date with the Bulls in the next round. The match saw intense moments, including a yellow card for Juan Martín González and a heated exchange between players. The Warriors' dominance continued in the second half, with tries from Horne and Jack Dempsey, despite a temporary numerical disadvantage due to Kyle Rowe's yellow card. The match ended with a thrilling maul try by Stephen, showcasing Glasgow's resilience. Meanwhile, Harlequins pulled off a surprise win over La Rochelle, securing a top-two finish in Pool 3 and eliminating the French side. The Quins' late penalty by Marcus Smith proved crucial, denying La Rochelle a losing bonus point and sending them to the Challenge Cup knockouts. The Champions Cup last-16 ties are set, with exciting matchups like Bordeaux Bègles vs. Leicester, Leinster vs. Edinburgh, and Northampton vs. Castres. These matches will determine the tournament's next stage, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming clashes.
