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The EPCR Challenge Cup is the second-tier European club rugby competition, providing a path to continental glory for ambitious clubs across Europe.
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Fri, 16 Oct
21:00 SAST · Rodney Parade
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EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Dragons
21:00
Fri, 16 Oct · SAST
USA Perpignan
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Edinburgh
21:00
Fri, 16 Oct · SAST
RC Toulonnais
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Black Lion
14:00
Sat, 17 Oct · SAST
Ospreys
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Lyon
14:00
Sat, 17 Oct · SAST
Sharks
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Zebre
16:15
Sat, 17 Oct · SAST
Ulster
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Scarlets
21:00
Sat, 17 Oct · SAST
Newcastle Red Bulls
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Harlequins
14:00
Sun, 18 Oct · SAST
Vannes
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Aviron Bayonnais
14:00
Sun, 18 Oct · SAST
Cheetahs
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Castres Olympique
18:30
Sun, 18 Oct · SAST
Benetton
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Ospreys
15:00
Sat, 12 Dec · SAST
Harlequins
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Ulster
15:00
Sat, 12 Dec · SAST
Aviron Bayonnais
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Benetton
19:30
Sat, 12 Dec · SAST
Lyon
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Sharks
19:30
Sat, 12 Dec · SAST
Scarlets
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Newcastle Red Bulls
22:00
Sat, 12 Dec · SAST
Castres Olympique
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
RC Toulonnais
22:00
Sat, 12 Dec · SAST
Black Lion
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Vannes
15:00
Sun, 13 Dec · SAST
Edinburgh
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Cheetahs
15:00
Sun, 13 Dec · SAST
Dragons
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
USA Perpignan
17:15
Sun, 13 Dec · SAST
Zebre
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Newcastle Red Bulls
22:00
Fri, 08 Jan · SAST
Benetton
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Dragons
22:00
Fri, 08 Jan · SAST
Aviron Bayonnais
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
RC Toulonnais
15:00
Sat, 09 Jan · SAST
Ospreys
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Sharks
15:00
Sat, 09 Jan · SAST
Castres Olympique
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Edinburgh
15:00
Sat, 09 Jan · SAST
Harlequins
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Scarlets
22:00
Sat, 09 Jan · SAST
Lyon
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Vannes
15:00
Sun, 10 Jan · SAST
Black Lion
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
USA Perpignan
15:00
Sun, 10 Jan · SAST
Ulster
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Zebre
19:30
Sun, 10 Jan · SAST
Cheetahs
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Harlequins
22:00
Fri, 15 Jan · SAST
RC Toulonnais
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Aviron Bayonnais
15:00
Sat, 16 Jan · SAST
Zebre
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Ulster
17:15
Sat, 16 Jan · SAST
Dragons
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Latest Results
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Montpellier
59 – 26
FT
Ulster
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Montpellier
18 – 12
FT
Dragons
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Ulster
29 – 12
FT
Exeter Chiefs
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Benetton
41 – 44
FT
Exeter Chiefs
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Zebre
32 – 35
FT
Dragons
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Montpellier
45 – 22
FT
Connacht
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Ulster
41 – 24
FT
Stade Rochelais
EPCR Challenge Cup
R1
Zebre
31 – 15
FT
Section Paloise
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Challenge Cup Log
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Team
P
W
D
L
PF
PA
PD
BP
PTS
1
MON
Montpellier
8
8
0
0
294
150
+144
0
32
2
Ulster
Ulster
8
6
0
2
265
174
+91
1
25
3
Benetton
Benetton
6
5
0
1
261
168
+93
1
21
4
EXE
Exeter Chiefs
7
4
1
2
216
161
+55
1
19
5
Zebre
Zebre
6
4
0
2
162
131
+31
1
17
6
Dragons
Dragons
7
4
0
3
179
229
-50
1
17
7
Connacht
Connacht
6
3
0
3
230
128
+102
2
14
8
STA
Stade Francais Paris
5
3
0
2
160
126
+34
2
14
9
NEW
Newcastle Red Bulls
5
3
0
2
93
104
-11
0
12
10
Ospreys
Ospreys
5
2
0
3
126
125
+1
3
11
11
Cardiff Rugby
Cardiff Rugby
5
2
0
3
113
146
-33
1
9
12
Lions
Lions
4
1
1
2
90
93
-3
1
7
13
USA
USA Perpignan
5
1
1
3
124
160
-36
1
7
14
RAC
Racing 92
4
1
1
2
82
152
-70
0
6
15
STA
Stade Rochelais
2
1
0
1
50
59
-9
0
4
16
BLA
Black Lion
4
1
0
3
58
132
-74
0
4
17
LYO
Lyon
4
0
0
4
87
126
-39
1
1
18
Cheetahs
Cheetahs
4
0
0
4
62
146
-84
1
1
19
MON
Montauban
4
0
0
4
81
180
-99
1
1
20
Munster
Munster
1
0
0
1
21
31
-10
0
0
21
SEC
Section Paloise
1
0
0
1
15
31
-16
0
0
22
Sharks
Sharks
1
0
0
1
12
29
-17
0
0
Challenge Cup News
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Challenge Cup
Montpellier 53-13 USA Perpignan Challenge Cup Report
Montpellier dominated USA Perpignan 53-13 in the Challenge Cup. Comprehensive match report, highlights and analysis of the 40-point victory.
06 Apr
Challenge Cup FAQ
When is the next Challenge Cup fixture?
The next Challenge Cup fixture is Friday, 16 October, kick-off 21:00 SAST: Dragons vs USA Perpignan at Rodney Parade. Full 2025/26 Challenge Cup fixtures and kick-off times in SAST are on Octafield.
When is the Challenge Cup 2025/26?
The 2025/26 Challenge Cup is underway. The next fixture is Dragons v USA Perpignan on Friday, 16 October. The last currently scheduled fixture is on Sunday, 17 January. Every result and the updated log are on Octafield.
Where can I follow Challenge Cup fixtures, results and standings?
Octafield has live Challenge Cup scores, 2025/26 fixtures, results and the up-to-date log — all in South African Standard Time.

About the Challenge Cup

The EPCR Challenge Cup is the second-tier European club rugby competition, providing a path to continental glory for ambitious clubs across Europe. Follow all 2025/26 Challenge Cup fixtures, results, standings and breaking news exclusively on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

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