PREM Club Of The Week: Newcastle Red Bulls Build Momentum At The Right Time
PREM Club Of The Week: Newcastle Red Bulls Build Momentum At The Right Time
The Newcastle Red Bulls earn PREM Club of the Week after their first league win and two straight Challenge Cup victories to open 2026 with momentum.
The start of 2026 marked a turning point for the Newcastle Red Bulls.
Last weekend’s 25-19 win over Gloucester delivered Newcastle’s first PREM victory of the 2025-2026 season, but the performance suggested more than a long-awaited breakthrough. It reflected a side that has continued to sharpen its edge, particularly through sustained physical output and growing confidence in key moments.
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That trajectory has been clearer in Europe.
Newcastle has been effective and disciplined in the Challenge Cup, opening with a 23-14 win over Lyon, before grinding out a 14-10 result against the Lions. Two wins from two rounds have set up a compelling Round 3 clash with Perpignan, another club trending upward after recent domestic success.
The underlying numbers support the upward curve.
Newcastle already has scored 153 points across competitions, producing 21 tries and 15 conversions. The team's work rate stands out: 2,723 meters gained, 979 carries and 173 defenders beaten underline a team willing to stay direct and patient for long stretches.
The Red Bulls are not chasing headlines—they are building consistency. With results finally aligning with output, Newcastle looks increasingly capable of turning sustained pressure into season-defining momentum.
How To Watch Investec Champions Cup Round 3 Matches
All EPCR Challenge Cup matches stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3 Fixtures
Sat, Jan. 10, 2026
- 7 a.m. ET: Stade Français Paris vs. Exeter Chiefs, Stade Jean Bouin
- 7 a.m. ET: US Montauban vs. Black Lion, Stade Sapiac
- 7 a.m. ET: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Perpignan, Kingston Park
- 9:15 a.m. ET: Lions vs. Lyon O.U., Ellis Park
- 9:15 a.m. ET: Cardiff Rugby vs. Racing 92, Cardiff Arms Park
- 11:30 a.m. ET: Benetton Rugby vs. Dragons RFC, Stadio Monigo
Sun, Jan. 11, 2026
- 7 a.m. ET: Montpellier Hérault Rugby vs. Connacht Rugby, Septeo Stadium
- 7 a.m. ET: Zebre Parma vs. Ospreys, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
- 9:15 a.m. ET: Toyota Cheetahs vs. Ulster Rugby, NRCA Stadium
EPCR Challenge Cup Round 4 Fixtures
Fri, Jan. 16, 2026
- 2 p.m. ET: Dragons RFC vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Rodney Parade
Sat, Jan. 17, 2026
- 7 a.m. ET: Ulster Rugby vs. Stade Français Paris, Affidea Stadium
- 7 a.m. ET: Black Lion vs. Zebre Parma, Mikheil Meskhi Stadium
- 11:30 a.m. ET: Perpignan vs. Lions, Stade Aimé Giral
- 2 p.m. ET: Connacht Rugby vs. US Montauban, Dexcom Stadium
- 2 p.m. ET: Ospreys vs. Montpellier Hérault Rugby, Dunraven Brewery Field
Sun, Jan. 18, 2026
- 7 a.m. ET: Exeter Chiefs vs. Cardiff Rugby, Sandy Park
- 7 a.m. ET: Lyon O.U. vs. Benetton Rugby, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
- 11:30 a.m. ET: Racing 92 vs. Toyota Cheetahs, Paris La Défense Arena
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
The URC will stream all its matches 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.