2 days ago Gallagher Premiership PREM salary cap back in the news as Bath reveal outcome of extra audit
As the reigning Gallagher PREM champions, Bath were required to undergo a further independent, forensic salary cap audit.
Stade Rochelais face off against Harlequins in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sun 18th January 2026 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Harlequins won the last encounter but Harlequins are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Harlequins in 2nd and Stade Rochelais in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Stade Rochelais vs Harlequins will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Marcus Smith kicks the penalty.
Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Tom Lawday
A stunning solo try from Thomas Berjon
Great hands by Stade Rochelais leads to a try for Jack Nowell
Marcus Smith (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Marcus Smith kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Tyrone Green.
Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.
Incisive passing by Harlequins is finished off by Cadan Murley, as they goes over for the try.
Uini Atonio (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card
The Harlequins supporters go wild as Marcus Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Ihaia West converts the try.
A series of passes by Stade Rochelais results in a try for Davit Niniashvili