Edinburgh Rugby Investec Champions Cup matches confirmed
"Sean Everitt's men will then embark on their first away trip, facing Castres Olympique at Stade Pierre-Fabre on Sunday 14 December (kick-off 1pm GMT). This rematch follows encounters in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons, with Edinburgh notably securing a famous Investec Champions Cup away win against the French side in January 2023.
"The new year will see the capital side return to Hive Stadium for a massive Friday night lights clash in Round 3, hosting Gloucester on Friday 9 January, kick-off 8pm. Edinburgh faced the Kingsholm outfit in both the 2023/24 and 2024/25 EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns, setting the stage for another compelling Anglo-Scottish encounter.
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Your @ChampionsCup fixtures are here and it's going to be epic!
Don't miss it ➡️ https://t.co/DBUjcSaOXH pic.twitter.com/nHcOiPiueL — Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) July 15, 2025
"Edinburgh will conclude their European pool stage fixtures with a highly anticipated Friday night clash away to Bath at The Rec on Friday 9 January, kick-off 8pm.
"This fixture is a rematch of last season's thrilling EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final, where Bath emerged victorious 24-39 in a captivating encounter at a capacity Hive Stadium, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this contest against the reigning Gallagher Premiership and EPCR Challenge Cup Champions.
"The best way to secure your place at two monumental European nights at Hive Stadium against RC Toulon and Gloucester is with a 2025/26 season ticket! With limited places available, supporters are encouraged to secure their season ticket TODAY and be part of two huge can't-miss fixtures."
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