Ulster

29 - 12

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Ulster

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

82'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Harvey Skinner taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Campbell Ridl

81'

Nick Lilley sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Lilley bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Campbell Ridl bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

75'

Yellow Card

Ben Hammersley (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Finn Worley-Brady getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ross Vintcent being replaced.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Conor McKee getting some game time.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stuart McCloskey being replaced.

71'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with James McCormick coming on.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Stewart coming off.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jake Flannery coming on.

67'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jack Murphy coming off.

67'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom McAllister coming on.

67'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom O'Toole coming off.

67'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Nick Lilley coming on.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Henry Slade coming off.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Tom Cairns coming on.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Stephen Varney coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as Nathan Doak successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tom Stewart touching down.

65'

Exeter Chiefs sub Rusi Tuima comes onto the field.

63'

Andrea Zambonin departs for Exeter Chiefs.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Eric O'Sullivan comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Crean departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Bryn Ward comes onto the field.

63'

Juarno Augustus departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Charlie Irvine comes onto the field.

63'

Iain Henderson departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Nathan Doak hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop David McCann from scoring as they record the try for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Nathan Doak played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Ethan McIlroy as they get over the gainline!

57'

Josh Iosefa-Scott comes on.

53'

Bachuki Tchumbadze comes off.

53'

Joseph Dweba comes on.

53'

Max Norey comes off.

53'

Ethan Burger comes on.

53'

Scott Sio comes off.

53'

What a run here by Campbell Ridl as they get over the gainline!

51'

Conversion

Nathan Doak adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for Jack Murphy.

46'

Jack Murphy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Stuart McCloskey is finished off with a try.

46'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Ethan McIlroy coming on.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jacob Stockdale coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Nathan Doak kicks the penalty.

40'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ross Vintcent scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Tom Hooper is finished off with a try.

31'

Will Haydon-Wood comes on.

29'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso comes off.

29'

Yellow Card

Jacob Stockdale (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

29'

Conversion

Nathan Doak makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Juarno Augustus scores from close range.

27'

Henry Slade takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Stockdale took full advantage.

14'

Nathan Doak steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

The defensive line has been broken as Stephen Varney goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Pierre Brousset blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 2nd May 2026, 11:30am CDT 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Pierre Brousset

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

56%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ridl

81'

29 - 12

Hammersley

73'

29 - 7

Doak

29 - 7

66'

Stewart

27 - 7

65'

McCann

22 - 7

57'

Doak

17 - 7

47'

Murphy

15 - 7

46'

Half Time

Doak

10 - 7

40'

Slade

31'

7 - 7

Vintcent

31'

7 - 5

Stockdale

7 - 0

29'

Doak

7 - 0

27'

Augustus

5 - 0

27'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

72%

3-6 secs

22%

23%

6+ secs

30%

Rucks Won

107

Last 5 Penalties

70'

73'

74'

76'

78'

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Exeter Chiefs in Challenge Cup Semi Final on Sat 2nd May 2026 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ulster won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 1st and Ulster in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

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