Newport Gwent Dragons secured their first away win of the season in a gritty Challenge Cup quarter-final triumph at Stade Jean Bouin, ending a five-match unbeaten run. The Dragons, seeded underdogs against third-placed Stade Francais, showcased resilience after a 41-17 group-stage defeat to Perpignan. Loose-head prop Wyn Jones etched his name into club folklore with a try, mirroring scrum-half Charlie Davies' heroics in the 2016 quarter-final upset.

Tight defensive efforts and clinical finishing saw them prevail 24-17, with fullback Josh Adams sealing the win. This result boosts their URC play-off hopes, as they now face seeded Zebre in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Cardiff Rugby's spirited but unsuccessful bid against Benetton ended in controversy.

Trailing 21-18 in Treviso, a potential game-tying try by Evan Lloyd was controversially disallowed by referee Kevin Bralley, despite captain Ben Thomas' appeals. The decision highlights URC-Europe rule discrepancies, though coach Corniel van Zyl emphasized squad resilience amid injuries. Both teams now face pivotal fixtures: Dragons against Zebre in France or Ireland, while Cardiff prepares for a critical URC run-in.