The Newcastle Red Bulls and Perpignan meet at Kingston Park in a Challenge Cup pool-stage matchup that brings together two sides arriving with similar recent momentum. 

The teams last faced each other in January 2024 during Round 4 of Challenge Cup pool play, when Newcastle claimed a 32-23 victory. That result remains the most recent meeting between the clubs and gives the Red Bulls a measure of confidence heading into this rematch.

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Both teams enter this fixture having won three of their last five matches across domestic competition. 

Newcastle comes off a 25-19 victory over Gloucester in Gallagher PREM action, while Perpignan earned a notable 30-27 win against Toulouse in the Top 14. 

In Challenge Cup play, Newcastle has been particularly effective, winning both of its opening matches with victories over Lyon (23-14) and the Lions (14-10). 

Perpignan, meanwhile, split its first two pool matches, opening with a 41-17 win over the Dragons, before falling in Round 2.

With Newcastle undefeated in Challenge Cup play and Perpignan seeking to build consistency in Europe, this matchup places added emphasis on pool positioning. 

Home-field advantage at Kingston Park could prove decisive, but both teams arrive with form that suggests a tightly contested encounter.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Perpignan Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Newcastle Red Bulls host Perpignan at 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 10 at Kingston Park in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.

How To Watch Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Perpignan

The Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Perpignan streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of EPCR Challenge Cup coverage.

Newcastle Red Bulls Lineup vs. Perpignan

Starting XV

1. Murray McCallum
2. George McGuigan
3. Richard Palframan
4. Tim Cardall
5. Sebastian de Chaves
6. Oscar Usher
7. Tom Christie
8. Tom Gordon
9. Simon Benitez Cruz
10. Ethan Grayson
11. Oliver Spencer
12. Sammy Arnold
13. Alex Hearle
14. Christian Wade
15. Elliott Obatoyinbo

Replacements

• 16. Ollie Fletcher
• 17. Adam Brocklebank
• 18. Luan de Bruin
• 19. Finn Baker
• 20. Cameron Neild
• 21. James Elliott
• 22. Cammy Hutchison
• 23. Nathan Greenwood

Perpignan Lineup vs. Newcastle Red Bulls

Starting XV

1. Bruce Devaux
2. Victor Montgaillard
3. Pietro Ceccarelli
4. Peceli Yato
5. Adrien Warion
6. Bastien Chinarro
7. Mahamadou Diaby
8. Lucas Velarte
9. Tom Ecochard
10. Hugo Reus
11. Maxim Granell
12. Duncan Paia'aua
13. Job Poulet
14. Jordan Petaia
15. Lucas Dubois

Replacements

• 16. Mathys Lotrian
• 17. Lorencio Boyer Gallardo
• 18. Nemo Roelofse
• 19. Posolo Tuilagi
• 20. Mathieu Tanguy
• 21. Andro Dvali
• 22. Gela Aprasidze
• 23. Gabin Kretchmann

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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.

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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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• 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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