The Toyota Challenge is a rugby union competition hosted in South Africa by the Cheetahs, a team sponsored by Toyota SA.ROMANS AND COUNTRYMEN, HERE COMES A RUGBY FEAST! The first tournament took place at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein between 13 November and 26 November 2021.DHL STORMERS XV READY FOR TOYOTA CHALLENGE
In 2021, four teams played against the Cheetahs across four matches, with a 250,000 rand prize money for each match. In addition, players were rewarded for "positive play actions" during the games, while fans were rewarded for supporting their favourite teams in the stadium and online on various social media platforms.New money-spinning tournament coming to Bloem as Cheetahs announce Toyota Challenge
The Cheetahs are currently without a permanent tournament, whilst the Stormers and Sharks compete in the United Rugby Championship (URC). CSM Știința Baia Mare competes in Romania's top level professional league the SuperLiga and Diables Barcelona are a newly formed Spanish pro team to promote professionalism in the Spain.
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The Cheetahs won six out of eight Toyota Challenge matches since 2021 making them the most successful team in the tournament.
In 2022, the competition returned with five team competing in a four-match Toyota Challenge with each match winning again winning a 250,000 rand prize money.A cool million up for grabs in the Toyota Challenge The Cheetahs remained as the hosts and are joined by Emerging Ireland, USA Falcons XV and Griquas. Italy A had been set to participate, but later withdrew and replaced by the Bulls.Bulls replace Italy A in the Toyota Challenge
Competing teams Cheetahs (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) CSM Știința Baia Mare (2021) Diables Barcelona (2021) Sharks (2021) Stormers XV (2021) Western Province XV (2022) Bulls (2022) Griffons (2024) Griquas (2022, 2026) Pumas (2022, 2024, 2026) Emerging Ireland (2022, 2024) USA National A (2022) Western Force (2023, 2024) Black Lion (2025, 2026) Lusitanos (2026) (2026)
Overall Record The overall record for the teams in the Toyota Challenge matches is as follows:
Toyota Challenge Overall Record Team Name Champions Runner-Up Cheetahs 11 6 Emerging Ireland 4 0 Western Force 3 4 Black Lion 1 1 Stormers XV 1 0 Diables Barcelona 0 1 Sharks 0 1 CSM Știința Baia Mare 0 1 Bulls 0 1 USA National A 0 1 Griquas 0 1 Pumas 0 1 Griffons 0 1
2021 Toyota Challenge Fixtures The below fixtures counted towards games where the winners would win the 250,000 rand prize money.
Toyota Friendlies
2022 Toyota Challenge Fixtures The below fixtures counted towards games where the winners would win the 250,000 rand prize money.
Toyota Friendlies
2023 Toyota Challenge Fixtures The below fixtures counted towards games where the winners would win the 250,000 rand prize money.
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See also 2021 end-of-year rugby union internationals 2022 end-of-year rugby union internationals
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