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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/- | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Leinster | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 23 | +25 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 |  Pau | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 17 | +24 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 |  Glasgow Warriors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 27 | +20 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 |  Sale Sharks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 47 | -20 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |  Leicester Tigers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 41 | -24 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Clermont Auvergne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 0 | 0 |
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FAQs: Cardiff Blues vs Northampton Saints
How can I watch Cardiff vs Northampton Saints live?
FloRugby and epcrugby.tv are among the services carrying Cardiff vs Northampton Saints live. Both are named in the match’s broadcast coverage, giving fans online viewing options for this Investec Champions Cup opener.
What time does Cardiff vs Northampton Saints start?
The match kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 18, 2026. That’s 17:30 BST, the kickoff time confirmed by Cardiff for its away European Cup match against Northampton.
Where is the match being played?
The teams will play at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton. The venue appears as DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in the competition schedule and cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in Cardiff’s schedule.
Who is the home team?
Northampton Saints are the home team, and Cardiff are traveling away. Although the page title puts Cardiff first, this fixture is Northampton Saints hosting Cardiff, not a match at Cardiff Arms Park.
Is this a league match or a Champions Cup match?
This is a Round 1 Investec Champions Cup match, not a United Rugby Championship fixture. It opens Cardiff’s return to the competition, with the Blue & Blacks beginning their European campaign against Northampton.