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Newcastle vs La Rochelle Predictions - La Rochelle to see off Newcastle

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 03 Apr 2026

Brad Newcomb 03 Apr 2026

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Newcastle on an eight-match losing streak, including three home defeats.
La Rochelle have won 2 of last 5 matches, but lost 7 of their last 8 away games.
La Rochelle are predicted to cover the handicap.

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La Rochelle reached the 2019 EPCR Challenge Cup final (Getty Images)

Newcastle performed well in the group stages of this edition of the European Challenge Cup, but they are on a lengthy losing streak. La Rochelle struggled in the Investec Champions Cup, and they have not had much success away from home lately.

La Rochelle have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
La Rochelle have lost 7 of their last 8 away games in all competitions.
La Rochelle reached the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup in 2019.
Newcastle have lost 8 consecutive fixtures in all competitions.
Newcastle have lost 3 consecutive home matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Newcastle and La Rochelle meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle had a solid EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 2 qualifying campaign. They defeated Lyon 23-14 away, the Lions 14-10 at home, and Perpignan 26-19 at home before losing 35-12 to the Dragons.

Newcastle have contested three home games in the Premiership Rugby Cup and Premiership since they qualified for the knockout rounds of the competition. They lost 35-12 to Saracens, 49-21 to the Northampton Saints, and 38-14 to Exeter.

Newcastle performed well during the group stages of the European Challenge Cup, but they come into this round of 16 match against La Rochelle on an eight-match losing streak, including three in a row at home.

La Rochelle Form

La Rochelle missed progressing from of the European Rugby Champions Cup pool stages after some lacklustre performances. They beat the Leicester Tigers 39-20 at home before losing 42-21 to the Stormers away, 25-24 to Leinster away, and 27-17 to the Harlequins at home.

La Rochelle have played three away games in the Top 14 since their disappointing exit from the Investec Champions Cup. They lost 32-27 to Clermont and beat Castres 31-26 before losing to Bayonne 26-15.

La Rochelle have won two of their last five matches, but their away form is lacking, having suffered seven defeats in eight outings. However, they have experience winning in Europe, and they reached the final of this competition in 2019.

Team News

Newcastle

Fehi Fineanganofo has signed a two-year deal with the Newcastle Red Bulls.

Christian Wade and Elliott Obatoyinbo have scored two tries each in this edition of the European Challenge Cup.

La Rochelle

Lock Will Skelton will miss the rest of the season after sustaining an Achilles injury in the match against Bayonne last weekend.

Sacha Élissalde has recently signed his first professional contract with La Rochelle.

Verdict

Newcastle v La Rochelle

La Rochelle have not been at their best away from home lately, but will have enough to cover the +2.5 handicap in their EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 match against Newcastle.

La Rochelle +2.5

Handicap

@1.81 - 3 Units

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La Rochelle Win

Result

@2.20 - 2 Units

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