Leinster and Munster receive top seeding for Champions Cup  

The participating clubs will be divided into two pools of 12 – Pool A and Pool B - by means of a draw and the tournament will be played over nine weekends with four rounds of matches in the pool stage starting in December.

Toulouse's Captain Antoine Dupont lifts the trophy following last season's final win over La Rochelle. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

European Rugby chiefs have confirmed the format and qualifiers for the 2021/22 Heineken Champions Cup season.

The Heineken Champions Cup will once again be competed for by 24 clubs with eight representatives from the Gallagher Premiership, the Guinness PRO14 and the TOP 14 having secured their places.