Three Can't-Miss Matches In EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3
Three Can't-Miss Matches In EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3
The EPCR Challenge Cup returns for Round 3 with nine matches across Jan. 10-11, including Stade Français vs. the Exeter Chiefs. Stream live on FloRugby.
The EPCR Challenge Cup is back after the holiday break, and with six matches Saturday, Jan. 10, and three more Sunday, Jan. 11, there's plenty of rugby union to consume.
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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 the Exeter Chiefs, the two top teams in Pool 3, will clash Saturday morning.
Here are the must-watch matches from EPCR Challenge Cup 2026 Round 3:
Stade Français vs. Exeter Chiefs
Saturday, Jan. 10, 8 a.m. ET
Stade Français
- Pool 3: 1st (10 pts)
- Record: 2-0
- Points For: 83
- Point Diff: +44
Exeter Chiefs
- Pool 3: 2nd (8 pts)
- Record: 1-0-1
- Points For: 73
- Point 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: 2-0
- Points For: 70
- Point Diff: +21
Dragons RFC
- Pool 2: 4th (4 pts)
- Record: 1-1
- Points For: 40
- Point Diff: −22
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Montpellier vs. Connacht
Sunday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. ET
Montpellier
- Pool 1: 1st (10 pts)
- Record: 2-0
- Points For: 55
- Point Diff: +35
Connacht
- Pool 1: 3rd (6 pts)
- Record: 1-1
- Points For: 73
- Point Diff: +49
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EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3 Fixtures
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
- 8 a.m. ET – Stade Français vs. Exeter Chiefs – Stade Jean Bouin
- 8 a.m. ET – US Montauban vs. Black Lion – Stade Sapiac
- 8 a.m. ET – Newcastle vs. Perpignan – Kingston Park
- 10:15 a.m. ET – Lions vs. Lyon – Ellis Park
- 10:15 a.m. ET – Cardiff Rugby vs. Racing 92 – Cardiff Arms Park
- 12:30 p.m. ET – Benetton vs. Dragons RFC – Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
- 8 a.m. ET – Montpellier vs. Connacht – Septeo Stadium
- 8 a.m. ET – Zebre vs. Ospreys – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
- 10:15 a.m. ET – Cheetahs vs. Ulster – National Rugby Centre Amsterdam
How To Watch EPCR Challenge Cup In USA
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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.
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- Investec Champions Cup
- EPCR Challenge Cup
- Currie Cup
- Super Rugby
- And more
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.