It’s the third round of the EPCR Challenge Cup competition, and the team narratives already are spinning.
Six squads have jumped ahead and lead their respective pools while remaining undefeated, including Montpellier, Ospreys, Benetton, the Newcastle Red Bulls, Stade Francais and the Exeter Chiefs.
Another six squads are hot on their heels, with at least one win under their belts. Only three teams have yet to record a point, including the Toyota Cheetahs, US Montauban and Black Lion. But there’s plenty of rugby union left to play.
Here’s the full lineup of EPCR Challenge Cup 2026 Round 3 fixtures, including times and locations:
EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3 Fixtures
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
8 a.m. ET – Stade Français vs. Exeter Chiefs – Stade Jean Bouin8 a.m. ET – US Montauban vs. Black Lion – Stade Sapiac8 a.m. ET – Newcastle vs. Perpignan – Kingston Park10:15 a.m. ET – Lions vs. Lyon – Ellis Park10:15 a.m. ET – Cardiff Rugby vs. Racing 92 – Cardiff Arms Park12:30 p.m. ET – Benetton vs. Dragons RFC – Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
8 a.m. ET – Montpellier vs. Connacht – Septeo Stadium8 a.m. ET – Zebre vs. Ospreys – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi10:15 a.m. ET – Cheetahs vs. Ulster – National Rugby Centre AmsterdamHow To Watch EPCR Challenge Cup In USA
European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby
Rugby fans can stream every match from the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship on FloRugby, along with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making the platform the U.S. home for the world’s biggest club competitions and the game’s top players.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
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