The 2025/26 EPCR season kicks off on 5 December, as the road to Bilbao 2026 Finals begins50% of tickets already sold for the Bilbao Finals, with fans urged to act fast and secure their tickets before it’s too lateTrevor Nyakane (Hollywoodbets Sharks): “It’s almost like you’re playing Test rugby week in week out.”Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints): “Credit to Bordeaux
Read MoreToyota Challenge Round 2: Toyota Cheetahs vs Black LionOn Sunday, 26 October, the Toyota Cheetahs and Black Lion will face each other again in the second Toyota Challenge match at 15:00 in Toyota Stadium. While Free State Rugby still celebrates 130 years of existence, fans can look forward to an action-packed day starting at 12:30 with the Cheetah Legends against the Blue Bull Rugby Union Legends.
Read MoreFree State Rugby was established in 1895, and this year the Cheetahs are celebrating 130 years.As a special addition to the Toyota Challenge, a Cheetahs Legends team challenged a Blue Bulls Rugby Union Legends team in a friendly match. On Sunday, 26 October, fans can look forward to an action-packed day starting at 12:30 with the Cheetah Legends against the Blue Bull Rugby Union Legends. Gates open
Read MoreAfter the Toyota Cheetahs suffered a narrow 38-39 loss against the Black Lion on Friday, they will be determined to fight back in their second encounter on Sunday at 15:00 in Toyota Stadium.Sunday, 26 October, will feature a curtain raiser between the Cheetahs Legends and the Blue Bulls Rugby Union Legends teams at 12:30. Both games will be live on SuperSport.Supporters can look forward to an action-packed
Read MoreThe fifth annual Toyota Challenge kicks off this Friday, 17 October at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, when the Toyota Cheetahs face Black Lion. The Black Lion from Georgia is the other invitee in the ECPR Challenge Cup, which takes place in December 2025 and January 2026. This encounter will provide good preparation for both teams, as the Competition kicks off on the weekend of 6 December in Europe.Gates
Read MoreFive members of the victorious Junior Springbok team who won the World Rugby Under-20 Championship earlier this year in Italy were included in the SA Rugby U19 Academy training squad, that will go leave a three-game tour of Europe at the end of October.The triumphant Junior Boks who are part of the training squad are SA U20 captain Riley Norton (lock), Oliver Reid and Phiwayinkosi “Rambo”
Read MorePrepare for an exhilarating display of skill as the fifth annual Toyota Challenge kicks off on Friday, 17 October at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, when the Toyota Cheetahs face Black Lion. A week later, the teams will face each other again in a second encounter on Sunday, 26 October.The 2025 challenge features electrifying matches between the Toyota Cheetahs and the team from Georgia, the other invitee
Read MoreDefending champions Naka Bulls will begin their quest to win an unprecedented third straight Pick n Pay Gold Cup title when the “FA Cup” of South African club rugby kicks off this weekend at 16 venues across the country. This year’s tournament – which signals a bold new era for club rugby on the back of significant growth in the community game – is also supported by Northam
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