SEW of Nibbixwoud played both legs of its European Cup tie against Israel's Maccabi Haaazim Ramat Gan in Wognum because of the security situation in Israel. Maccabi brought no supporters to the Netherlands following consultations with local authorities. Nearly 800 tickets had been sold before the weekend.

SEW lost the first match 28-26 but remained in contention to progress ahead of the second leg. The team had started its domestic season with four points from seven matches and was affected by injuries, including to goalkeeper Myrthe Mak and Isa on den Kelder.