The EPCR Challenge Cup is set to enter the Round of 16 this weekend, featuring a series of exciting matches. Nine fixtures will occur across three days, beginning on Friday and concluding on Sunday. Fans can expect intense competition as teams vie for a spot in the quarter-finals. Below are details on the fixtures, team line-ups, kick-off times, referees, and viewing options.
Match Schedule and Predictions
- Friday: Connacht vs. Sharks
- Saturday: Montpellier vs. Perpignan
- Saturday: Exeter Chiefs vs. Munster
- Saturday: Benetton vs. Cardiff
- Saturday: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. La Rochelle
- Saturday: Ulster vs. Ospreys
- Sunday: Stade Francais vs. Dragons
- Sunday: Zebre Parma vs. Pau
Friday Fixtures
Connacht vs. Sharks
Prediction: Connacht by 9
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Saturday Fixtures
Montpellier vs. Perpignan
Prediction: Montpellier by 12
Kick-off: 13:30 local (12:30 BST)
Referee: Adam Leal (England)
Exeter Chiefs vs. Munster
Prediction: Exeter by 6
Kick-off: 12:30 BST
Referee: Jeremy Rozier (France)
Benetton vs. Cardiff
Prediction: Benetton by 8
Kick-off: 18:30 local (17:30 BST)
Referee: Kevin Bralley (France)
Newcastle Red Bulls vs. La Rochelle
Prediction: Newcastle by 2
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Ulster vs. Ospreys
Prediction: Ulster by 14
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe (England)
Sunday Fixtures
Stade Francais vs. Dragons
Prediction: Stade Francais by 5
Kick-off: 13:30 local (12:30 BST)
Referee: Morne Ferreira (South Africa)
Zebre Parma vs. Pau
Prediction: Zebre by 5
Kick-off: 18:30 local (17:30 BST)
Referee: Ben Breakspear (Wales)
Viewing Information
Fans can catch all the action through various broadcasters:
- Premier Sports
- beIN SPORTS
- FloRugby
- EPCRugby.tv
- France TV
- S4C
This weekend promises to deliver thrilling match-ups in the Challenge Cup Round of 16. Be sure to tune in for what should be an exhilarating series of games.
