Cheetahs to host European Challenge Cup games in Swansea
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches at St Helen's in Swansea this season. They are set to face Dragons on December 13 and Perpignan on January 17, one day after Ospreys' home fixtures in the same competition. The Cheetahs have used Europe as a base for their matches in previous seasons, including Amsterdam last year. Ospreys managing director Richard Lancaster expressed excitement about hosting the Cheetahs and the opportunity to enhance the relationship between the two clubs. Cheetahs director of rugby Frans Steyn reflected on the warm welcome from Ospreys and the importance of St Helen's in their European strategy.
- •Cheetahs to play at St Helen's in Swansea for Challenge Cup matches.
- •Games against Dragons on December 13 and Perpignan on January 17.
- •Cheetahs have historically played in Europe, using different venues.
- •Ospreys managing director emphasizes strong club partnership.
- •Frans Steyn comments on the significance of the newly redeveloped stadium.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Cheetahs to play European games in Swansea
- 8:16 AMBBC Sport — Cheetahs to play European games in Swansea
"South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.
"South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 8:31 AMCheetahs to play European games in Swansea
South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.
- BBC SportOct 6, 2026, 8:16 AMCheetahs to play European games in Swansea
South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.
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