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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/- | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Gloucester Rugby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 24 | +21 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 |  Black Lion | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 86 | -44 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | US Montauban | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 81 | 180 | -99 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 |  Newcastle Falcons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |  Castres Olympique | 26 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 660 | 751 | -91 | 11 | 55 |
| 10 |  Harlequins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Cheetahs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 8 |  Oyonnax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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FAQs: Perpignan vs Dragons
How can I watch Perpignan vs Dragons live?
EPCRugby.com will show Dragons vs Perpignan live on October 16. That gives fans an online viewing option for this Challenge Cup match, rather than a named TV channel for the broadcast.
What time does the match start?
The match starts at 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, October 16, 2026. That is 7:00 p.m. UTC and 8:00 p.m. BST, the local start time for fans watching in Wales.
Where is Perpignan vs Dragons being played?
The match is being played at Rodney Parade in Wales. Perpignan will travel there to face Dragons for the opening round of the 2026/27 EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage.
Who is the home team?
Dragons are the home team, even though this page’s title puts Perpignan first. The fixture is Dragons RFC vs USAP, with USAP referring to Perpignan, the visiting side for this game.
Is this a Challenge Cup pool match or a knockout game?
This is a pool-stage match in the 2026/27 EPCR Challenge Cup, not a knockout game. It is Round 1 and opens Dragons’ campaign, with Perpignan as their first opponent in the competition.