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2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pools confirmed

01 Jul 202601 Jul 2026

The countdown to the start of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup officially began today as the Pool Draws for the competitions took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin.Hosted by presenters Elma Smit and Benjamin Boyet (beIN SPORTS), the event featured Premier Sports pundit and former Ireland international Stephen Ferris as the official ball drawer, with Legal Consultant

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Toyota Cheetahs Strengthen Squad with New Signings

30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026

The Toyota Cheetahs is pleased to announce several exciting additions to the player roster.The latest signings combine proven experience, emerging talent, and long-term investment in the future of the Toyota Cheetahs, as the Toyota Cheetahs continue to build a competitive environment across both the senior and junior structures.Leading the list of new arrivals on Wednesday, 1 July, is Springbok scrumhalf

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EPCR confirms Investec Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, EPCR Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes

30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026

Investec Champions Cup Tier 1 teams and EPCR Challenge Cup invited clubs confirmed ahead of Wednesday’s pool draw for 2026/27.Ahead of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Investec Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge Cup, and two tournament rule changes that will come into effect

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Investing in the Future

25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026

The Toyota Cheetahs continue to strengthen their development pathway through a group of talented young players who have committed their futures to Cheetahs Rugby.Hooker Myburg Jacobs joins from Trio High School in Kroonstad, while wing Jade Muller and centre Winton Abrahams graduate from the Central University of Technology system after impressing in the university ranks.Several highly regarded schoolboy

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Toyota Cheetahs Strengthen Squad with Key Contract Renewals

24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026

The Toyota Cheetahs is pleased to announce important contract renewals that will provide continuity and stability within the squad for the seasons ahead.Free State Rugby is delighted to confirm that a number of current Toyota Cheetahs players have extended their contracts.Loose forward Sisonke Vumazonke has committed until 2029. A powerful and dynamic member of the pack, Vumazonke has become an important

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TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | Toyota Challenge - Toyota Cheetahs vs Black Lion

12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026

Toyota Challenge Round 3The Toyota Cheetahs will take on Black Lion on Sunday, 14 June, in the final match of the South African round of the 2026 Toyota Challenge at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.Gates open at 11:00, with a full day of international rugby on offer. The action gets underway at 12:00 when the Suzuki Griquas face Cartrack Lusitanos, followed by Airlink Pumas against Romania A at 14:00.

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Toyota Challenge Round 2 | Team Announcement - Toyota Cheetahs vs Romania A

08 Jun 202608 Jun 2026

In round 2 of the Toyota Challenge, the Suzuki Griquas face Black Lion at 13:30, followed by the match between the Airlink Pumas and Romania A at 15:30. The Toyota Cheetahs face Romania A at 18:00. Gates open at 12:30, and all games will be live on SuperSport. The first leg of the Toyota Challenge will take place at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on 5, 10 and 14 June, before the second leg moves to

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Toyota Challenge Afro Euro | Team Announcement

04 Jun 202604 Jun 2026

Toyota Challenge Round 1The Toyota Challenge is here – bigger and bolder, with three international rugby matches in one stadium on one match day. The Airlink Pumas take on Black Lion from Georgia at 13:30 in the opening match of the tournament, followed by a game between the Suzuki Griquas and Romania A at 15:30 and at 18:00 the Toyota Cheetahs take on Cartrack Lusitanos from Portugal. Gates

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