18 January 2026 - 19:30

Paris La Defense Arena
Bloemfontein / Amsterdam – 12 JanuaryWhat began as a New Year's journey from a blazing Bloemfontein ended with CEOs, coaches, players, volunteers, and die-hard rugby enthusiasts shovelling snow in sub-zero conditions in an extraordinary attempt to salvage the Toyota Cheetahs' EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Ulster.Despite immense efforts from all parties involved, the much-anticipated
Read MoreUpon review of all the information available, the match result should be recorded as 0-28 win to Ulster Rugby, and five points will subsequently be awarded to Ulster Rugby.Despite the obvious challenges connected with the playing of this fixture, and noting the incredible efforts of the Toyota Cheetahs and Rugby Nederland to ensure the fixture could take place, it is the hosting club’s responsibility
Read MoreFollowing a pitch inspection by the Toyota Cheetahs v Ulster Rugby match day referee Kevin Bralley, his decision is that the pitch is unplayable. His recommendation to EPCR, Toyota Cheetahs and Ulster Rugby is that the pitch at Dukes Rugby is not safe for today’s fixture to take place as scheduled at 1400 local time.The match is thus postponed until further notice. EPCR will convene its Board
Read MoreEPCR CHALLENGE CUP ROUND 3: TOYOTA CHEETAHS v ULSTER RUGBY The Municipality of Amsterdam has declared all municipal sports pitches unplayable until further notice due to the adverse weather conditions experienced during the week. As a result, the Round 3 EPCR Challenge Cup fixture between Toyota Cheetahs v Ulster Rugby will no longer be able to take place at the NRCA Stadium on Sunday 11 January KO
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