US Montauban and Black Lion meet at Stade Sapiac in a Challenge Cup matchup defined by urgency, as both clubs search for their first positive result after difficult starts to the competition. 

Each side enters having lost its last five matches across all competitions, making this fixture a critical opportunity to regain footing and confidence as the pool stage continues.

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Black Lion has endured a challenging opening to its Challenge Cup campaign, suffering a 52-0 loss to Connacht in Round 2 after falling 24-13 to Montpellier in Round 1. Those results highlighted the difficulty of navigating the competition’s physical demands early in the tournament. 

Montauban, meanwhile, has struggled across both domestic and European play. The French side comes off a 34-19 loss to Clermont in Top 14 action and has yet to find traction in the Challenge Cup after losses to Zebre (41-17) and the Ospreys (33-22) in the opening two rounds.

With both teams winless and seeking stability, this matchup places emphasis on discipline, execution and composure. 

Playing at home gives Montauban a potential edge, but Black Lion’s ability to rebound after heavy defeats will be central to how the contest unfolds in southern France.

US Montauban vs. Black Lion Kickoff Time, Lineups

US Montauban hosts Black Lion at 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 10 at Stade Sapiac in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.

How To Watch US Montauban vs. Black Lion

US Montauban vs. Black Lion streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of EPCR Challenge Cup coverage.

US Montauban Lineup vs. Black Lion

Starting XV

1. Nugzar Somkhishvili
2. Kevin Firmin
3. Valentin Simutoga
4. Clement Bitz
5. Lewis Bean
6. Jules Bousquet
7. Vaea Fifita
8. Tyrone Vi'iga
9. Mael Castel
10. Jerome Bosviel
11. Yvan Reilhac
12. Gibson Popoali'i
13. Romain Fonnicola
14. Stephane Ahmed
15. Segundo Tuculet

Replacements

• 16. Maixent Da Costa
• 17. Lucas Seyrolle
• 18. Victor Moreaux
• 19. Karl Wilkins
• 20. Merlin Leflamand
• 21. Joe Powell
• 22. Simon Renda
• 23. Sione Mafile'o

Black Lion Lineup vs. US Montauban

Starting XV

1. Vasil Kakovin
2. Irakli Kvatadze
3. Giorgi Chkhartishvili
4. Mikheil Babunashvili
5. Demur Epremidze
6. Lasha Tsikhistavi
7. Giorgi Tsutskiridze
8. Giorgi Sinauridze
9. Tengiz Peranidze
10. Luka Tsirekidze
11. Sandro Todua
12. Tornike Kakhoidze
13. Demur Tapladze
14. Akaki Tabutsadze
15. Luka Takaishvili

Replacements

• 16. Tamaz Tchamiashvili
• 17. Giga Kobakhidze
• 18. Kakhaber Darbaidze
• 19. Guram Ghaniashvili
• 20. Giorgi Kervalishvili
• 21. Giorgi Spanderashvili
• 22. Zaur Lutidze
• 23. Shalva Aptsiauri

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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

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: 

• United Rugby Championship
• PREM Rugby
• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
• Currie Cup
• Super Rugby
• And more

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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