Benetton returns home to Stadio Comunale di Monigo for a Challenge Cup pool-stage matchup against Dragons RFC, a fixture that recently has favored the Italian side. 

Benetton has won its last five meetings with the Dragons, following two consecutive draws earlier in the series. 

The teams last met in October 2024, when Benetton earned a 31-21 victory, continuing its run of success in the matchup.

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Recent form further underscores Benetton’s momentum. 

The club has won four of its last five matches across competitions and remains unbeaten in the Challenge Cup after victories in both Round 1 and Round 2. That consistency has placed Benetton in a strong position as pool play progresses, with balanced contributions from both the forward pack and back line.

Dragons enters having won three of its last five matches overall. 

In Challenge Cup play, the Welsh side rebounded from a Round 1 loss by securing a win in Round 2, keeping its qualification hopes intact. 

With Benetton strong at home, and the Dragons looking to disrupt recent trends, this matchup places added emphasis on discipline and game management.

Benetton vs. Dragons RFC Kickoff Time, Lineups

Benetton hosts Dragons RFC at 12:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.

How To Watch Benetton vs. Dragons RFC

Benetton vs. Dragons RFC streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of EPCR Challenge Cup coverage.

Benetton Lineup vs. Dragons RFC

Starting XV

1. Mirco Spagnolo
2. Nicholas Gasperini
3. Simone Ferrari
4. Niccolo Cannone
5. Federico Ruzza
6. Alessandro Izekor
7. Manuel Zuliani
8. Lorenzo Cannone
9. Andy Uren
10. Jacob Umaga
11. Onisi Ratave
12. Malakai Fekitoa
13. Paolo Odogwu
14. Louis Lynagh
15. Matt Gallagher

Replacements

• 16. Bautista Bernasconi
• 17. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
• 18. Giosue Zilocchi
• 19. Scott Scrafton
• 20. Eli Snyman
• 21. Michele Lamaro
• 22. Alessandro Garbisi
• 23. Leonardo Marin

Dragons RFC Lineup vs. Benetton

Starting XV

1. Rodrigo Martinez
2. Oli Burrows
3. Cebo Dlamini
4. Levi Douglas
5. Matthew Screech
6. Ryan Woodman
7. Harry Beddall
8. Shane Lewis-Hughes
9. Rhodri Williams
10. Tinus de Beer
11. Rio Dyer
12. Joe Westwood
13. David Richards
14. Ewan Rosser
15. Huw Anderson

Replacements

• 16. Brodie Coghlan
• 17. Jordan Morris
• 18. Robert Hunt
• 19. Barny Langton-Cryer
• 20. Thomas Young
• 21. Morgan Lloyd
• 22. Jac Lloyd
• 23. Aneurin Owen

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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.

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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.

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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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