The EPCR Challenge Cup is back after the holiday break, and with six matches on Saturday, Jan. 10 and three more matches on Sunday, Jan. 11, there’s plenty of rugby union to consume. 

With that said, there are a few specific matchups to keep an eye on, as teams try to break away from the pack of their respective pools. 

In particular, Stade Francais and Exeter Chiefs, the two top teams in Pool 3, will clash on Saturday morning.

Here are the must-watch matches from EPCR Challenge Cup 2026 Round 3. 

Stade Français Vs. Exeter Chiefs 

Saturday, Jan. 10, 8:00 a.m. ET

Stade Français

Pool 3: 1st (10 pts)Record: 2-0Points For: 83Point Diff: +44

Exeter Chiefs

Pool 3: 2nd (8 pts)Record: 1-0-1Points For: 73Point Diff: +30

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Benetton Vs. Dragons RFC

Saturday, Jan. 10, 12:30 p.m. ET

Benetton

Pool 2: 1st (9 pts)Record: 2-0Points For: 70Point Diff: +21

Dragons RFC

Pool 2: 4th (4 pts)Record: 1-1Points For: 40Point Diff: −22

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Montpellier vs. Connacht

Sunday, Jan. 11,  8:00 a.m. ET

Montpellier

Pool 1: 1st (10 pts)Record: 2-0Points For: 55Point Diff: +35

Connacht

Pool 1: 3rd (6 pts)Record: 1-1Points For: 73Point Diff: +49

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EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3 Fixtures

Saturday, January 10, 2026

8:00 a.m. ET – Stade Français vs. Exeter Chiefs – Stade Jean Bouin8:00 a.m. ET – US Montauban vs. Black Lion – Stade Sapiac8:00 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, January 11, 2026

8:00 a.m. ET – Montpellier vs. Connacht – Septeo Stadium8:00 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

The EPCR Challenge Cup 2026, as well as the Investec Champions Cup, will be broadcast on FloRugby at the FloSports App.

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: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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