Cardiff’s bid for a third Challenge Cup title will kick off when they welcome Brive to the capital in the opening round.

EPCR confirmed the rounds of games earlier today, with further details regarding kick off times and broadcasters to follow in due course.

The Blue and Blacks open their campaign against the French giants in front of home supporters at the Arms Park and then face a trip up north to take on Newcastle Falcons the following weekend.

The reverse fixture at home takes place in round three, which falls in January, with the pool stage drawing to a close a week later with a trip to Brive’s Stade Amédée-Domenech.

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Challenge Cup Pool Stage Fixtures 22/23

Round 1 – 9/10/11 December 2022 – Brive (H)
Round 2 – 16/17/18 December 2022 – Newcastle Falcons (A)
Round 3 – 13/14/15 January 2023 – Newcastle Falcons (H)
Round 4 – 20/21/22 January 2023 – Brive (A)
Round of 16 – 31 March – 1/2 April 2023
Quarter-finals – 7/8/9 April 2023
Semi-finals – 28/29/30 April 2023
EPCR Challenge Cup final – Friday 19 May 2023; Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Heineken Champions Cup final – Saturday 20 May 2023; Aviva Stadium, Dublin