Munster and Leinster set for knockout rugby as Champions Cup to abandon group stage

The French government has blocked the Top 14 clubs from competing in cross-border competition this month

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup group stage has been abandoned. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Munster and Leinster are set to resume their Champions Cup campaigns in the last 16 as organisers are set to abandon the group stage.

Both provinces won their opening two games, while Connacht and Ulster lost both games so far meaning their campaigns are set to end without another game.