The Scarlets return to Challenge Cup action at Parc y Scarlets to face Pau in a pool-stage matchup with qualification implications for both sides. 

The Scarlets have struggled through the opening phase of European play, losing their first two Champions Cup matches, before returning to URC action with a 21-17 win over Cardiff. That result marked the Scarlets’ lone victory in their last five games and offered a measure of momentum heading back into continental competition.

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Pau arrives with similar inconsistency, having won two of its last five matches overall. 

The French side has endured a difficult start to the Challenge Cup, falling 35-27 to Northampton in Round 1, before suffering a heavy 61-12 loss to Bristol in Round 2. Those results leave Pau searching for a response as pool play tightens.

The Scarlet enter the weekend sitting fourth in Pool 4, with Pau two places back in sixth place. 

With both teams yet to register a Challenge Cup win, this fixture carries added importance in shaping the lower half of the pool standings. 

Home advantage may prove decisive as the Scarlets look to build on their recent URC result, while Pau aims to reset and remain competitive in the pool.

Scarlets vs. Pau Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Scarlets host Pau at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Parc y Scarlets in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.

How To Watch Scarlets vs. Pau

Scarlets vs. Pau streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of EPCR Challenge Cup coverage.

Scarlets Lineup vs. Pau

Starting XV

1. Kemsley Mathias
2. Ryan Elias
3. Henry Thomas
4. Sam Lousi
5. Jake Ball
6. Taine Plumtree
7. Josh MacLeod
8. Fletcher Anderson
9. Archie Hughes
10. Joe Hawkins
11. Ellis Mee
12. Eddie James
13. Joe Roberts
14. Tom Rogers
15. Blair Murray

Replacements

• 16. Marnus van der Merwe
• 17. Alec Hepburn
• 18. Harri O'Connor
• 19. Jac Price
• 20. Dan Davis
• 21. Dane Blacker
• 22. Carwyn Leggatt-Jones
• 23. Ioan Nicholas

Pau Lineup vs. Scarlets

Starting XV

1. Alexandre Etchebehere
2. Youri Delhommel
3. Jon Zabala
4. Thomas Jolmes
5. Mickael Capelli
6. Sacha Zegueur
7. Reece Hewat
8. Carwyn Tuipulotu
9. Thibault Daubagna
10. Axel Desperes
11. Toshi Butlin
12. Quentin Valentino
13. Nathan Decron
14. Gregoire Arfeuil
15. Theo Attissogbe

Replacements

• 16. Lucas Rey
• 17. Remi Seneca
• 18. Siate Tokolahi
• 19. Brent Liufau
• 20. Xander Iosefo
• 21. Paulo Tauiliili-Pelesasa
• 22. Dan Robson
• 23. Clement Mondinat

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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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