Stade Francais continues its Challenge Cup campaign with a home matchup against the Exeter Chiefs, arriving with momentum across both domestic and European play. 

The Paris club comes off a convincing 33-15 win over Castres in Top 14 action and has been dominant in the Challenge Cup to date, winning both pool matches with victories over Cardiff (38-17) and the Cheetahs (45-22). That form has positioned Stade Francais firmly among the early leaders in the competition.

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Exeter enters this contest following a 35-26 loss to Bath in Gallagher PREM play, a tightly contested match that underscored the Chiefs’ attacking potential despite the result. 

In Challenge Cup action, Exeter opened with a strong 42-12 win over the Cheetahs, before drawing 31-31 with Racing 92 in Round 2. That tie leaves the Chiefs well-placed in the pool but needing a result to keep pace with Stade Francais.

With both teams showing an ability to score consistently, this fixture shapes up as one of the more pivotal pool-stage matches of the Challenge Cup weekend. 

Stade Francais will look to extend its perfect European record, while Exeter aims to translate competitive performances into a decisive result on the road.

Stade Francais vs. Exeter Chiefs Kickoff Time, Lineups

Stade Francais hosts the Exeter Chiefs at 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 10 in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.

How To Watch Stade Francais vs. Exeter Chiefs

Stade Francais vs. the Exeter Chiefs streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of EPCR Challenge Cup coverage.

Stade Francais Lineup vs. Exeter Chiefs

Starting XV

1. Jack Iscaro
2. Giacomo Nicotera
3. Paul Alo-Emile
4. Paul Gabrillagues
5. Setareki Turagacoke
6. Juan Martin Scelzo
7. Mathieu Hirigoyen
8. Iakopo Mapu
9. Thibaut Motassi
10. Louis Foursans-Bourdette
11. Lester Etien
12. Tani Vili
13. Joe Marchant
14. Charles Laloi
15. Joe Jonas

Replacements

• 16. Alvaro Garcia
• 17. Moses Alo-Emile
• 18. Giorgi Melikidze
• 19. Baptiste Pesenti
• 20. Romain Briatte
• 21. Julien Delbouis
• 22. Paul Abadie
• 23. Leo Barre

Exeter Chiefs Lineup vs. Stade Francais

Starting XV

1. Scott Sio
2. Joseph Dweba
3. Bachuki Tchumbadze
4. Dafydd Jenkins
5. Andrea Zambonin
6. Tom Hooper
7. Ethan Roots
8. Greg Fisilau
9. Charlie Chapman
10. Will Haydon-Wood
11. Paul Brown-Bampoe
12. Will Rigg
13. Henry Slade
14. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
15. Olly Woodburn

Replacements

• 16. Jack Yeandle
• 17. Will Goodrick-Clarke
• 18. Jimmy Roots
• 19. Rusi Tuima
• 20. Lewis Pearson
• 21. Kane James
• 22. Tom Cairns
• 23. Ben Coen

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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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