2017/18 European Challenge Cup Draw Announced

The Pool Draw took place in Neuchâtel, Switzerland today, Thursday 8^th June 13:00. 

Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach, Kingsley Jones commented: “The pool that we have been drawn into is a tough one, with hard opponents.

“During the last few seasons we have played Newcastle in a few different competitions so we know a fair bit about each other. They have much improved over the course of last season so it should be a good challenge for the squad.”

He continued: “Once again we will face Enisei which will see us return to Russia, but our toughest opponent will be Bordeaux and the challenge will be winning away, so our focus will be those away games as we will back ourselves at home.”

Pool 1

Newcastle Falcons

Newport Gwent Dragons

Bordeaux

Enisei-STM

Pool 2

Cardiff Blues

Sale Sharks

Lyon

Toulouse

Pool 3

Gloucester Rugby

Pau

Zebre Rugby

Agen

Pool 4

Stade Francais

Edinburgh Rugby

London Irish

Krasny Yar

Pool 5

Brive

Connacht Rugby

Worcester Warriors

Oyonnax

EPCR key dates – 2017/18 season

Round 1: 12/13/14/15 October

Round 2: 19/20/21/22 October

Round 3: 7/8/9/10 December

Round 4: 14/15/16/17 December

Round 5: 11/12/13/14 January 2018

Round 6: 18/19/20/21 January 2018

Quarter-finals: 29/30/31 March – 1 April 2018

Semi-finals: 20/21/22 April 2018

Bilbao Finals 2018

Challenge Cup final: Friday 11 May, San Mamés Stadium

Champions Cup final: Saturday 12 May, San Mamés Stadium