Racing 92

31 - 28

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Racing 92

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Antoine Gibert has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Racing 92 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Gael Fickou picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lino Julien bursts through to advance the Racing 92 attack.

77'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Marko Janse van Rensburg getting some game time.

72'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Maartens being replaced.

72'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Noham Valeu getting some game time.

72'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Vladi Ashvetia being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Zander du Plessis leads to a try for Cheetahs

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Zander du Plessis took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Annies took full advantage.

67'

Racing 92 sub Mathis Julien comes onto the field.

64'

Noa Zinzen departs for Racing 92.

64'

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

64'

Cheetahs sub Pieter Jansen van Vuren comes onto the field.

62'

Curtly Thomas departs for Cheetahs.

62'

Cheetahs sub Arno van der Merwe comes onto the field.

61'

Sisonke Vumazonke departs for Cheetahs.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Annies goes through the gap.

61'

Racing 92 sub Thomas Lainault comes onto the field.

61'

Romain Taofifenua departs for Racing 92.

61'

Neels Volschenk comes on for Cheetahs.

55'

Gideon van der Merwe leaves the field.

55'

Francisco dos Reis comes on.

52'

Aranos Coetzee comes off.

52'

Rewan Kruger comes on.

52'

Marco Jansen van Vuren comes off.

52'

Antoine Gibert has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jonny Hill from scoring as they record the try for Racing 92.

51'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Hermann Coetzee getting some game time.

49'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Lehopa Leota being replaced.

49'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Lekima Tagitagivalu getting some game time.

49'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Lainault being replaced.

49'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Lino Julien getting some game time.

49'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke being replaced.

49'

Selestino Ravutaumada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Nolann Donguy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Jonny Hill getting some game time.

46'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Auguste Albuisson being replaced.

46'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Latrasse getting some game time.

46'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Kleo Labarbe being replaced.

46'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Feleti Kaitu'u getting some game time.

46'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Elia Masi being replaced.

46'

Selestino Ravutaumada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Racing 92 go for goal with Antoine Gibert taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Racing 92 is finished off by Nolann Donguy, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Antoine Gibert played a key part in that try.

41'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Michael Annies coming on.

40'

Cheetahs make a substitution with James Verity-Amm coming off.

40'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Cameron Dawson coming on.

40'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Matome Manyama coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Cheetahs is finished off by Prince Nkabinde, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Cheetahs has led to Prince Nkabinde being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

De-an Ackermann sets up the try.

34'

Yellow Card

Thomas Lainault (Racing 92) is shown a yellow card

29'

Daniel Maartens comes on.

26'

Francisco dos Reis comes off.

26'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Cheetahs.

24'

Yellow Card

Romain Taofifenua (Racing 92) is shown a yellow card

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as De-an Ackermann bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Selestino Ravutaumada bursts through to advance the Racing 92 attack.

20'

Conversion

Antoine Gibert converts the try.

18'

Try

Hacjivah Dayimani goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hacjivah Dayimani bursts through to advance the Racing 92 attack.

18'

Sam James sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nolann Donguy bursts through to advance the Racing 92 attack.

18'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Francisco dos Reis coming on.

16'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Daniel Maartens coming off.

16'

Yellow Card

Aranos Coetzee (Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Auguste Albuisson took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Antoine Gibert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Racing 92 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Auguste Albuisson touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Auguste Albuisson goes through the gap.

Thomas Lainault played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

Try

Daniel Maartens intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Cheetahs

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Maartens goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Racing 92 v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sun 18th January 2026, 09:30am PST 
  
 Paris La Defense Arena 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

Racing 92 win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

32%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gibert

31 - 28

79'

Fickou

29 - 28

78'

van der Walt

70'

24 - 28

du Plessis

69'

24 - 26

Hill

24 - 21

51'

Donguy

19 - 21

41'

Half Time

van der Walt

35'

14 - 21

Nkabinde

34'

14 - 19

Lainault

14 - 14

29'

Penalty Try

24'

14 - 14

Taofifenua

14 - 7

24'

Gibert

14 - 7

18'

Dayimani

12 - 7

18'

Coetzee

15'

7 - 7

Gibert

7 - 7

Albuisson

5 - 7

van der Walt

0 - 7

Maartens

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Racing 92

79%

Draw

Cheetahs

20%

Conversion by Antoine Gibert

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Racing 92

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Racing 92

Cheetahs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

73%

3-6 secs

17%

19%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

101

Last 5 Penalties

67'

68'

72'

74'

76'

Racing 92

Cheetahs

Racing 92 vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Racing 92 face off against Cheetahs in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Sun 18th January 2026 at Paris La Defense Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Racing 92 won the last encounter but Racing 92 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Cheetahs in 5th and Racing 92 in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Racing 92 vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Racing 92 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.