The Cheetahs host Ulster in a Challenge Cup pool-stage matchup, with both teams seeking consistency as the competition progresses. 

The South African side has won just one of its last five matches, but that victory came in Round 2 of the Challenge Cup, when the Cheetahs edged Zebre 22-18. 

The Cheetahs opened their European campaign with a 26-10 loss to Cardiff in Round 1, leaving this fixture as an important opportunity to build momentum.

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Ulster arrives having won three of its last five matches overall and has shown mixed results in Challenge Cup play. 

The Irish side opened with a win over Racing 92 in Round 1, before falling 29-26 to Cardiff in Round 2. Those results keep Ulster firmly in contention within the pool but place added importance on securing points away from home.

With both teams having split their opening Challenge Cup matches, this contest shapes as a pivotal moment in the pool standings. 

The Cheetahs will look to leverage home conditions to repeat their Round 2 success, while Ulster aims to stabilize its European campaign with a complete performance.

Cheetahs vs. Ulster Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Cheetahs face Ulster at 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 11 in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.

How To Watch Cheetahs vs. Ulster

The Cheetahs vs. Ulster match streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of EPCR Challenge Cup coverage.

Cheetahs Lineup vs. Ulster

Starting XV

1. Matome Manyama
2. Louis van der Westhuizen
3. Aranos Coetzee
4. Carl Wegner
5. Curtly Thomas
6. Daniel Maartens
7. Sisonke Vumazonke
8. Gideon van der Merwe
9. Marco Jansen van Vuren
10. Jaco van der Walt
11. Prince Nkabinde
12. Zander du Plessis
13. De-an Ackermann
14. Munier Hartzenberg
15. James Verity-Amm

Replacements

• 16. Marko Janse van Rensburg
• 17. Cameron Dawson
• 18. Francisco dos Reis
• 19. Pieter Jansen van Vuren
• 20. Arno van der Merwe
• 21. Neels Volschenk
• 22. Rewan Kruger
• 23. Michael Annies

Ulster Lineup vs. Cheetahs

Starting XV

1. Sam Crean
2. Rob Herring
3. Scott Wilson
4. Harry Sheridan
5. Joe Hopes
6. David McCann
7. Sean Reffell
8. Lorcan McLoughlin
9. Nathan Doak
10. Jake Flannery
11. Zac Ward
12. Jude Postlethwaite
13. James Hume
14. Werner Kok
15. Bradley McNamara

Replacements

• 16. James McCormick
• 17. Eric O'Sullivan
• 18. Bryan O'Connor
• 19. Matthew Dalton
• 20. Marcus Rea
• 21. Dave Shanahan
• 22. James Humphreys
• 23. Ben Carson

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EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3 Fixtures

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

• 8 a.m. ET – Stade Français vs. Exeter Chiefs – Stade Jean Bouin
• 8 a.m. ET – US Montauban vs. Black Lion – Stade Sapiac
• 8 a.m. ET – Newcastle vs. Perpignan – Kingston Park
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Lions vs. Lyon – Ellis Park
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Cardiff Rugby vs. Racing 92 – Cardiff Arms Park
• 12:30 p.m. ET – Benetton vs. Dragons RFC – Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

• 8 a.m. ET – Montpellier vs. Connacht – Septeo Stadium
• 8 a.m. ET – Zebre vs. Ospreys – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
• 10:15 a.m. ET – Cheetahs vs. Ulster – National Rugby Centre Amsterdam

How To Watch EPCR Challenge Cup In USA

The EPCR Challenge Cup 2026, as well as the Investec Champions Cup, will be broadcast on FloRugby at the FloSports app.

European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby

Rugby fans can stream every match from the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship on FloRugby, along with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making the platform the U.S. home for the world’s biggest club competitions and the game’s top players.

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

• United Rugby Championship
• PREM Rugby
• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
• Currie Cup
• Super Rugby
• And more

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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