EPCR Challenge Cup Standings Week 2: Let's Find Out Who's On Top
EPCR Challenge Cup Standings Week 2: Let's Find Out Who's On Top
The EPCR Challenge Cup is underway. With the second round of action coming quickly on Dec. 12, here is a look at the table standings for the three pools!
The 2025 EPCR Challenge Cup is well underway. With the opening round of play Sunday, Dec. 7, the second round of action is slated to begin Dec. 12 and conclude Dec. 14.
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Three pools of six teams make up the EPCR Challenge Cup, and in those pools, at least three teams have won one match.
Nine teams are 1-0 in the Challenge Cup, while the other nine will look to pick up their first wins in the second round.
With Round 2 action just a few days away, these rugby clubs are on the hunt. Zebre Parma, USAP and Ulster Rugby sit at the top of their respective pools.
Here is how the rest of the EPCR Challenge Cup teams stack up heading in to the second round:
EPCR Challenge Cup Table
Pool 1
1. Zebre Parma (Zebre Parma)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 24 | Tries: 5 | Try bonus: 1 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 5
2. Montpellier (Montpellier Hérault Rugby)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 11 | Tries: 4 | Try bonus: 1 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 5
3. Ospreys (Ospreys)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 3 | Tries: 4 | Try bonus: 1 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 5
4. Connacht Rugby (Connacht Rugby)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –3 | Tries: 3 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 1 | Pts: 1
5. Black Lion (Black Lion)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –11 | Tries: 1 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
6. Montauban (US Montauban)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –24 | Tries: 2 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
Pool 2
1. Perpignan (USAP)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 24 | Tries: 6 | Try bonus: 1 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 5
2. Newcastle Red Bulls (Newcastle Red Bulls)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 9 | Tries: 3 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 4
3. Benetton Rugby (Benetton Rugby)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 8 | Tries: 3 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 4
4. Lions (Lions)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –8 | Tries: 2 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
5. Lyon O.U. (Lyon Olympique Universitaire)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –9 | Tries: 2 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
6. Dragons RFC (Dragons RFC)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –24 | Tries: 3 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
Pool 3
1. Ulster Rugby (Ulster Rugby)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 54 | Tries: 9 | Try bonus: 1 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 5
2. Exeter Chiefs (Exeter Chiefs)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 30 | Tries: 6 | Try bonus: 1 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 5
3. Stade Français Paris (Stade Français Paris)
Games: 1 | Wins: 1 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 0
Point diff.: 21 | Tries: 6 | Try bonus: 1 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 5
4. Cardiff Rugby (Cardiff Rugby)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –21 | Tries: 3 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
5. Toyota Cheetahs (Toyota Cheetahs)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –30 | Tries: 2 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
6. Racing 92 (Racing 92)
Games: 1 | Wins: 0 | Draws: 0 | Losses: 1
Point diff.: –54 | Tries: 1 | Try bonus: 0 | Def. bonus: 0 | Pts: 0
EPCR Challenge Cup Round 2 Schedule
Fri, Dec. 12, 2025
- 2 p.m. ET: Montpellier Hérault Rugby vs. Zebre Parma, Septeo Stadium
Sat, Dec. 13, 2025
- 7 a.m. ET: Benetton Rugby vs. Perpignan, Stadio Monigo
- 7 a.m. ET: Toyota Cheetahs vs. Stade Français Paris, NRCA Stadium
- 9:15 a.m. ET: US Montauban vs. Ospreys, Stade Sapiac
- 11:30 a.m. ET: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Lions, Kingston Park
- 2 p.m. ET: Cardiff Rugby vs. Ulster Rugby, Cardiff Arms Park
- 2 p.m. ET: Connacht Rugby vs. Black Lion, Dexcom Stadium
Sun, Dec. 14, 2025
- 7 a.m. ET: Racing 92 vs. Exeter Chiefs, TBD
- 9:15 a.m. ET: Dragons RFC vs. Lyon O.U., Rodney Parade
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