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Jeremy Marty
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Jan 11, 2025 at 6:28 a.m.
After two days played last December, the Challenge Cup makes its first appearance in 2025 for French clubs. Connacht – Lyon, Vannes – Edinburgh, Montpellier – Lions, Perpignan – Cardiff… here is which channels and to what hours follow the matches of French clubs on the European scene.
Perpignan – Cardiff: which channel, what time
Perpignan has not won on the European scene since December 11, 2021 and a success over Newport (22-16). Since then, the Catalans have not been able to do so with a black series of 12 games without victories. With the reception of Cardiff, this Saturday January 11 at 2 p.m.the Usap on the occasion of putting an end to its crossing of the desert.
But you will still have to be wary of the Welsh who will try to hit Aimé-Giral. The meeting will be followed on France 3the Italian, Gianluca Gnecchi will arbitrate the debates.
Vannes – Edinburgh: which channel, what time
With a victory and a defeat, the people of Vannes can still nourish the hope of a European spring. The reception of Edinburgh, leader tied on points (6 points) with the Bretons could be a turning point for the rest of the competition.
Meet at the La Rabine stadium, Saturday January 11 at 2 p.m., for this meeting broadcast on beIN SPORTS 3 and refereed by the Italian Federico Vedovelli.
Black Lion – Bayonne: which channel, what time
In the same group of Vannes, Bayonne is in last place with 4 units, but everything remains possible for the Basques who will see the country in Georgia this weekend. Rowing will challenge the Black Lion who have the same number of points. The opportunity to make a difference.
The kick-off will be given, Saturday January 11 at 4:15 p.m.by the Englishman Anthony Woodthorpe. Match to follow on channel 4 of beIN SPORTS.
Montpellier – Lions: what channel, what time
Montpellier has the wind in its sails at the moment and the Cistes intend to keep it blowing for some time. The reception of the Lions is a good opportunity for the MHR to continue its flawless European record.
A victory would almost be synonymous with qualification, so we will have to respond Saturday January 11 at 6:30 p.m. for the kick-off of a match only visible on EPCR TV and refereed by Welshman Ben Breakspear.
Connacht – Lyon: which channel, what time
Duel at the top of Pool 1 with Connacht, leader with 10 points which hosts its runner-up, Lyon and its 9 units on the clock. A match for the throne therefore which will take place in Ireland.
Kick-off Saturday January 11 at 9 p.m. for the Lyonnais who will be on television for the first time this season. The Scotsman Hollie Davidson will be in charge of a match to follow on beIN SPORTS 4.
Dragons – Pau: which channel, what time
Second in group 2, just behind Montpellier, Pau, which remains on a defeat against the Lions (43-35), will want to restart the machine on the Newport field. A victory against the Welsh would allow the Béarnais to break away from their pursuers.
The Paloise Section will bring up the rear of French clubs Sunday January 12 at 4:15 p.m. on beIN SPORTS 4. South African referee Aimée Barrett-Theron will be in charge of maintaining order.
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