Free State Cheetahs

State of the Currie Cup: Battle lines drawn for semis

The rejuvenated Free State Cheetahs and defending Currie Cup champions Vodacom Bulls will both look to maximise home advantage in the semi-finals.

Cheetahs maul Bulls to clinch top spot

The Free State Cheetahs hammered the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday night to finish first in the Currie Cup standings.

Cheetahs switch playmakers for battle in Bloem

Hawies Fourie has rejigged the Free State Cheetahs backline ahead of the battle for first spot on the Currie Cup log against the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Carling Currie Cup: Toyota Cheetahs v Airlink Pumas

Pumas clinch Currie Cup catfight

A fast start gave the Pumas just enough of a lead as they repelled a Cheetahs fightback to clinch a tense Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.

Cheetahs: Currie Cup form unlocked Europe

Coach Hawies Fourie believes the Free State Cheetahs’ success in the Currie Cup forced rugby bosses to grant them an opportunity in the European Challenge Cup, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 24 Francois Steyn and Ruan Pienaar celebrate with koeksisters after signing to play rugby for another season at the Free State Stadium on May 24, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is reported that the Free State Cheetahs announced the extension of Francois Steyn and Ruan Pienaar for a year. (Photo by Gallo Images/Volksblad/Mlungisi Louw)

50 up for Ruan as Cheetahs ring changes

Ruan Pienaar will play his 50th match for the Free State Cheetahs in a new-look lineup for the Currie Cup clash against the Pumas on Friday in Bloemfontein.

Injury blow for Bok playmaker

The Free State Cheetahs face the possibility of not having one of their star players available for the Currie Cup playoffs.

Obi shines as Griquas end Cheetahs’ streak

Luther Obi scored two tries as Griquas ambushed the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup match in Kimberley on Saturday, snapping the Free Staters’ nine-match win streak.