Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs | EPCR Challenge Cup

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

Saturday 2 May 2026

Kingspan Stadium, TBC

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

Tries

Tom Stewart 65'

David McCann 57'

Jack Murphy 46'

Juarno Augustus 27'

Campbell Ridl 81'

Ross Vintcent 31'

Conversions

Nathan Doak 66'; 47'; 27'

Henry Slade 31'

Penalties

Nathan Doak 40'

Timeline

End of Second Half

82'

Campbell Ridl

Try

81'

Ben Hammersley

Yellow Card

73'

Finn Worley-Brady

Out: Ross Michael Vintcent

71'

Conor McKee

Out: Stuart McCloskey

71'

James McCormick

Out: Tom Stewart

69'

Jake Flannery

Out: Jack Murphy

67'

Tom McAllister

Out: Tom O'Toole

67'

Nick Lilley

Out: Henry Slade

66'

Tom Cairns

Out: Stephen Varney

66'

Nathan Doak

Conversion

66'

Tom Stewart

Try

65'

Rusi Tuima

Out: Andrea Zambonin

63'

Eric O'Sullivan

Out: Sam Crean

63'

Bryn Ward

Out: Juarno Augustus

63'

Charlie Irvine

Out: Iain Henderson

63'

David McCann

Try

57'

Josh Iosefa-Scott

Out: Bachuki Tchumbadze

53'

Joseph Dweba

Out: Max Norey

53'

Ethan Burger

Out: Scott Sio

53'

Nathan Doak

Conversion

47'

Jack Murphy

Try

46'

Ethan McIlroy

Out: Jacob Stockdale

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Nathan Doak

Penalty

40'

Henry Slade

Conversion

31'

Ross Vintcent

Try

31'

Will Haydon-Wood

Out: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

29'

Jacob Stockdale

Yellow Card

29'

Nathan Doak

Conversion

27'

Juarno Augustus

Try

27'

Start of First Half

Top Stats

Tries

Conversions

Penalties

See Full Stats

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

J. Augustus

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

D. Jenkins

Tackles: 21

Points

N. Doak

Points: 9

Insights

EPCR Challenge Cup

Points per match

4031

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

1011

Match Information

Kingspan Stadium, TBC

EPCR Challenge Cup

Saturday 2 May 2026

Kingspan Stadium, TBC

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

Tries

Tom Stewart 65'

David McCann 57'

Jack Murphy 46'

Juarno Augustus 27'

Campbell Ridl 81'

Ross Vintcent 31'

Conversions

Nathan Doak 66'; 47'; 27'

Henry Slade 31'

Penalties

Nathan Doak 40'

Timeline

End of Second Half

82'

Campbell Ridl

Try

81'

Ben Hammersley

Yellow Card

73'

Finn Worley-Brady

Out: Ross Michael Vintcent

71'

Conor McKee

Out: Stuart McCloskey

71'

James McCormick

Out: Tom Stewart

69'

Jake Flannery

Out: Jack Murphy

67'

Tom McAllister

Out: Tom O'Toole

67'

Nick Lilley

Out: Henry Slade

66'

Tom Cairns

Out: Stephen Varney

66'

Nathan Doak

Conversion

66'

Tom Stewart

Try

65'

Rusi Tuima

Out: Andrea Zambonin

63'

Eric O'Sullivan

Out: Sam Crean

63'

Bryn Ward

Out: Juarno Augustus

63'

Charlie Irvine

Out: Iain Henderson

63'

David McCann

Try

57'

Josh Iosefa-Scott

Out: Bachuki Tchumbadze

53'

Joseph Dweba

Out: Max Norey

53'

Ethan Burger

Out: Scott Sio

53'

Nathan Doak

Conversion

47'

Jack Murphy

Try

46'

Ethan McIlroy

Out: Jacob Stockdale

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Nathan Doak

Penalty

40'

Henry Slade

Conversion

31'

Ross Vintcent

Try

31'

Will Haydon-Wood

Out: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

29'

Jacob Stockdale

Yellow Card

29'

Nathan Doak

Conversion

27'

Juarno Augustus

Try

27'

Start of First Half

Top Stats

4Tries2

Conversions

Penalties

Drop Goals

Scrums

Lineouts

Possession

Territory

Handling Errors

Passes

158

208

Offload

Metres Gained

377

506

Clean Breaks

Kicks From Hand

Tackles

172

179

Missed Tackles

Mauls

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Penalties Conceded

Head to Head

Previous 1 meetings

Won

17 Jan 2025

52 - 24

Champions Cup

Head to Head

Previous 1 meetings

Won

Last 1 Meetings

17 Jan 2025

52 - 24

Champions Cup

Form Guide

Last 5 matches

Ulster

Zebre 12 - 28 Ulster

28 Mar 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Ospreys 28 - 24 Ulster

4 Apr 2026 • EPCR Challenge Cup

La Rochelle 41 - 24 Ulster

10 Apr 2026 • EPCR Challenge Cup

Leinster 21 - 29 Ulster

17 Apr 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Munster 41 - 14 Ulster

25 Apr 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Exeter Chief...

Racing 92 31 - 31 Exeter Chiefs

14 Dec 2025 • EPCR Challenge Cup

Stade Francais 27 - 25 Exeter Chiefs

10 Jan 2026 • EPCR Challenge Cup

Cardiff Rugby 31 - 0 Exeter Chiefs

18 Jan 2026 • EPCR Challenge Cup

Munster 31 - 21 Exeter Chiefs

4 Apr 2026 • EPCR Challenge Cup

Benetton Rugby 41 - 44 Exeter Chiefs

12 Apr 2026 • EPCR Challenge Cup

Form Guide

Last 5 matches

Line Up

Sam Crean

Tom Stewart

Tom O'Toole

Iain Henderson

Cormac Izuchukwu

David McCann

Nick Timoney

Juarno Augustus

Nathan Doak

Jack Murphy

Jacob Stockdale

Stuart McCloskey

Jude Postlethwaite

Zac Ward

Michael Lowry

Scott Sio

Max Norey

Bachuki Tchumbadze

Dafydd Jenkins

Andrea Zambonin

Tom Hooper

Christ Tshiunza

Ross Michael Vintcent

Stephen Varney

Harvey Skinner

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Len Ikitau

Henry Slade

Campbell Ridl

Ben Hammersley

Substitutes

James McCormick

Eric O'Sullivan

Tom McAllister

Charlie Irvine

Bryn Ward

Conor McKee

Jake Flannery

Ethan McIlroy

Joseph Dweba

Ethan Burger

Josh Iosefa-Scott

Rusiate Tuima

Finn Worley-Brady

Tom Cairns

Will Haydon-Wood

Nick Lilley

Commentary

82’

End of second half

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

82’

Conversion

Harvey Skinner

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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.

81’

Try

Campbell Ridl

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

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

81’

Try assist

Nick Lilley

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Nick Lilley sets up the try.

76’

Clean break

Nick Lilley

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

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

75’

Clean break

Campbell Ridl

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

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

73’

Yellow card

Ben Hammersley

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Ben Hammersley (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

71’

Substitution on

Finn Worley-Brady

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

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

71’

Substitution off

Ross Vintcent

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

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

71’

Substitution on

Conor McKee

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

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

71’

Substitution off

Stuart McCloskey

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

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

69’

Substitution on

James McCormick

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with James McCormick coming on.

69’

Substitution off

Tom Stewart

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Stewart coming off.

67’

Substitution on

Jake Flannery

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jake Flannery coming on.

67’

Substitution off

Jack Murphy

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jack Murphy coming off.

67’

Substitution on

Tom McAllister

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom McAllister coming on.

67’

Substitution off

Tom O'Toole

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

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

66’

Substitution on

Nick Lilley

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Nick Lilley coming on.

66’

Substitution off

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Henry Slade coming off.

66’

Substitution on

Tom Cairns

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Tom Cairns coming on.

66’

Substitution off

Stephen Varney

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Stephen Varney coming off.

66’

Conversion

Nathan Doak

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

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

65’

Try

Tom Stewart

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

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

63’

Substitution on

Rusi Tuima

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Exeter Chiefs sub Rusi Tuima comes onto the field.

63’

Substitution off

Andrea Zambonin

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

Andrea Zambonin departs for Exeter Chiefs.

63’

Substitution on

Eric O'Sullivan

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

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

63’

Substitution off

Sam Crean

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Sam Crean departs for Ulster Rugby.

63’

Substitution on

Bryn Ward

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Ulster Rugby sub Bryn Ward comes onto the field.

63’

Substitution off

Juarno Augustus

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Juarno Augustus departs for Ulster Rugby.

63’

Substitution on

Charlie Irvine

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Ulster Rugby sub Charlie Irvine comes onto the field.

63’

Substitution off

Iain Henderson

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Iain Henderson departs for Ulster Rugby.

59’

Conversion

Nathan Doak

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

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

57’

Try

David McCann

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

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

57’

Try assist

Nathan Doak

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Nathan Doak played a key part in that try.

57’

Clean break

Ethan McIlroy

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

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

53’

Substitution on

Josh Iosefa-Scott

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Josh Iosefa-Scott comes on.

53’

Substitution off

Bachuki Tchumbadze

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Bachuki Tchumbadze comes off.

53’

Substitution on

Joseph Dweba

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Joseph Dweba comes on.

53’

Substitution off

Max Norey

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Max Norey comes off.

53’

Substitution on

Ethan Burger

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Ethan Burger comes on.

53’

Substitution off

Scott Sio

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Scott Sio comes off.

51’

Clean break

Campbell Ridl

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

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

47’

Conversion

Nathan Doak

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Nathan Doak adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

46’

Try

Jack Murphy

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

46’

Clean break

Jack Murphy

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

46’

Try assist

Stuart McCloskey

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

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

40’

Substitution on

Ethan McIlroy

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Ethan McIlroy coming on.

40’

Substitution off

Jacob Stockdale

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jacob Stockdale coming off.

40’

Start of second half

The second half kicks off.

40’

End of first half

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

40’

Penalty Goal - Kicked

Nathan Doak

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Nathan Doak kicks the penalty.

31’

Conversion

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

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

31’

Try

Ross Vintcent

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

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

31’

Try assist

Tom Hooper

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

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

29’

Substitution on

Will Haydon-Wood

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Will Haydon-Wood comes on.

29’

Substitution off

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso comes off.

29’

Yellow card

Jacob Stockdale

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Jacob Stockdale (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

27’

Conversion

Nathan Doak

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Nathan Doak makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27’

Try

Juarno Augustus

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

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

19’

Penalty Goal - Missed Right

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

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

16’

Clean break

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

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

14’

Clean break

Jacob Stockdale

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

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

9’

Penalty Goal - Missed Right

Nathan Doak

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

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

5’

Clean break

Stephen Varney

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

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

0’

Start of first half

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

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Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

J. Augustus

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

D. Jenkins

Tackles: 21

Points

N. Doak

Points: 9

Insights

EPCR Challenge Cup

Points per match

4031

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

1011

Match Information

Kingspan Stadium, TBC

EPCR Challenge Cup