Exeter Chiefs

42 - 12

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Exeter Chiefs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Benoit Rousselet has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Paulo getting some game time.

73'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Louis van der Westhuizen being replaced.

73'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Jandre Nel getting some game time.

70'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Marco Jansen van Vuren being replaced.

70'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Jasper getting some game time.

70'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Munier Hartzenberg being replaced.

70'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Sisonke Vumazonke coming on.

67'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Carl Wegner coming off.

67'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Haydon-Wood coming on.

67'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Harvey Skinner coming off.

67'

Exeter Chiefs sub Lewis Pearson comes onto the field.

63'

Andrea Zambonin departs for Exeter Chiefs.

63'

Exeter Chiefs sub Tom Cairns comes onto the field.

60'

Charlie Chapman departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Dan John goes through the gap.

59'

Francisco dos Reis comes on for Cheetahs.

58'

Aranos Coetzee leaves the field.

58'

Neels Volschenk comes on for Cheetahs.

58'

Gideon van der Merwe leaves the field.

58'

Tielman Nieuwoudt comes on for Cheetahs.

58'

Cameron Dawson leaves the field.

58'

Kane James comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Tom Hooper leaves the field.

58'

Jimmy Roots comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Bachuki Tchumbadze leaves the field.

58'

Joseph Dweba comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Jack Yeandle leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.

56'

What a run here by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso as they get over the gainline!

56'

Olly Woodburn played a key part in that try.

56'

Juan Venter comes on.

54'

Victor Sekekete comes off.

54'

Daniel Maartens comes on.

52'

Juan Venter comes off.

52'

De-an Ackermann makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Cheetahs go for goal with Jaco van der Walt taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Munier Hartzenberg dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Michael Annies makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Michael Annies makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Zander du Plessis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Goodrick-Clarke coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Scott Sio coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Conversion

Henry Slade adds the two points for Exeter Chiefs.

41'

Try

A clever kick there by Exeter Chiefs allows Henry Slade to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Henry Slade being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

39'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Exeter Chiefs as Scott Sio goes over.

36'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Harvey Skinner scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Charlie Chapman is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Ethan Roots breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Dan John breaches the defence.

25'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Dan John getting some game time.

24'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ben Hammersley being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cheetahs is finished off by Michael Annies

23'

That's a great try assist by Prince Nkabinde.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaco van der Walt bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

23'

Conversion

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Great forward play by Exeter Chiefs allows Greg Fisilau to score the try.

19'

The defensive line has been broken as Prince Nkabinde goes through the gap.

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Len Ikitau

The defensive line has been broken as Len Ikitau goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

The defensive line has been broken as Greg Fisilau goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Benoit Rousselet blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 7th December 2025, 09:30am PST 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Benoit Rousselet

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Slade

42 - 12

57'

Feyi-Waboso

40 - 12

56'

Hartzenberg

43'

35 - 12

Half Time

Slade

35 - 7

41'

Slade

33 - 7

40'

Slade

28 - 7

37'

Sio

26 - 7

36'

Slade

21 - 7

31'

Skinner

19 - 7

30'

van der Walt

24'

14 - 7

Annies

23'

14 - 5

Slade

14 - 0

21'

Fisilau

12 - 0

19'

Slade

7 - 0

Ikitau

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Exeter Chiefs

92%

Draw

Cheetahs

Scrum-Won by Tom Cairns

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

More Less

Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

54%

3-6 secs

37%

29%

6+ secs

22%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

66'

72'

76'

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

Exeter Chiefs vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Cheetahs in Challenge Cup Round 1 on Sun 7th December 2025 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 3rd and Exeter Chiefs in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Exeter Chiefs vs Cheetahs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.