BATH will kick off their bid for Amlin Challenge Cup glory with a visit to Bordeauz-Begles on Saturday, October 12 (9pm local time).

Gary Gold's side, who reached the quarter finals of last year's tournament before being defeated by Stade Francais, return  to the Rec for the second European fixture of the season, hosting Newport Gwent Dragons on Saturday, October 19 (3pm).

A double-header against Italian side Rugby Mogliano takes place just before Christmas, Bath going to northern Italy on Saturday, December 7, before hosting their rivals a week later.

The kick-off dates and times for the final two pool stage matches - away to Newport and at home to Bordeaux-Begles - will be announced after the fourth round of fixtures.

Bath's Amlin Challenge Cup Fixtures 2013/14

Saturday, October 12: Union Bordeaux-Bègles, away, Stade Chaban-Delmas, 9pm (local time).

Saturday, October 19: Newport Gwent Dragons, The Recreation Ground, 3pm.

Saturday, December 7: Rugby Mogliano, Stadio Comunale Maurizio Quaggia, 2pm (local time).

Saturday, December 14: Rugby Mogliano, The Recreation Ground 3pm.

January 9/10/11/12: Newport Gwent Dragons, Rodney Parade.

January 16/17/18/19: Union Bordeaux-Bègles, The Recreation Ground.

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