Dragons RFC will face Stade Francais Paris in the knockout stages of the EPCR Challenge Cup, it has been confirmed following the completion of the pool stages.
The Men of Gwent qualified in third spot in Pool 2 on nine points and will now face the Parisians - who finished second in Pool 3 - in the French capital on the weekend of 3/4/5 April.
The date for the last 16 fixture at Stade Jean Bouin will be confirmed in due course.
EPCR CHALLENGE CUP
Round of 16 – 3/4/5 April
R16 1: Montpellier Hérault Rugby (1) v USAP (16)
R16 2: Benetton Rugby (2) v Cardiff Rugby (15)
R16 3: Ulster Rugby (3) v Ospreys (14)
R16 4: Stade Français Paris (4) v Dragons RFC (13)
R16 5: Zebre Parma (5) Section Paloise (12)
R16 6: Newcastle Red Bulls (6) v Stade Rochelais (11)
R16 7: Exeter Chiefs (7) v Munster Rugby (10)
R16 8: Connacht Rugby (8) v Hollywoodbets Sharks (9)
NB The clubs ranked numbers 1 to 8 will have home venue advantage
Quarter-finals – 10/11/12 April
QF 1: Winner R16 1 v Winner R16 8
QF 2: Winner R16 2 v Winner R16 7
QF 3: Winner R16 3 v Winner R16 6
QF 4: Winner R16 4 v Winner R16 5
NB The highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home venue advantage
Semi-finals – 1/2/3 May
SF 1: Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 4
SF 2: Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 3
NB The highest-ranked clubs from the pool stage will have home venue advantage
2026 EPCR Challenge Cup Final – Friday 22 May; San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
