| Home team | Montepellier |
| Away team | Dragons |
| Venue | Septeo Stadium |
| Competition | Challenge Cup |
| Kick off time | 12:30 pm (UK) |
| Watch Live in the UK | Premier Sports |
Montpellier vs Dragons Challenge Cup semi-final as the sides meet at the Septeo Stadium.
Montpellier progressed to the Challenge Cup semi-final having topped the group phase. They progressed through the knockout stages with comfortable wins over Connacht and Perpignan.
The Dragons have made it to the semi-final after narrow wins over Zebre and Stade Francais away by less than seven points in both games.
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Recent Form:
Montpellier (Home team):
| Result | Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
| Won | 25th April 2026 | Top 14 | Bordeaux Begles | 21-23 |
| Won | 18th April 2026 | Top 14 | Perpignan | 42-31 |
| Won | 11th April 2026 | Challenge Cup | Connacht | 45-22 |
| Won | 4th April 2026 | Challenge Cup | Perpignan | 53-13 |
| Loss | 28th March 2026 | Top 14 | Toulouse | 45-29 |
Montpellier have been in exceptional form, winning eight of their last nine matches. Their only defeat came away to leaders, Toulouse. In the last round of the Top 14, they caused a massive upset with a 23-21 win over Bordeaux Begles, kicking a penalty in the last play.
Dragons (Away team):
| Result | Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
| Won | 24th April 2026 | URC | Zebre | 18-19 |
| Loss | 17th April 2026 | URC | Bulls | 7-47 |
| Won | 11th April 2026 | Challenge Cup | Zebre | 32-35 |
| Won | 5th April 2026 | Challenge Cup | Stade Francais | 31-36 |
| Loss | 28th March 2026 | URC | Lions | 42-26 |
The Dragons have had a tough season but have used the Challenge Cup as a positive experience for growth. They have won three of their last four matches, all of which have been away from home and by five points or less.
In the last round of the URC they picked up their third win of the league season, winning 19-18. A last play David Richards try made the difference.
Montpellier vs Dragons head-to-head record (last two matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 6th December 2024 | Challenge Cup | Montpellier | 14-18 |
| 23rd April 2018 | Challenge Cup | Montepllier | 22-12 |
