Free State Cheetahs

Cheetahs’ second-half surge too much for WP

The Cheetahs showed why they are top of the Currie Cup log, with a second-half blitz enough for the Free Staters to down Western Province on Wednesday in Bloemfontein.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 05: Andisa Ntsila of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Sigma Lions at Toyota Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

State of the Currie Cup: Battle at the summit

The Sharks and Cheetahs will both look to maintain their unbeaten run when the Currie Cup resumes on Wednesday.

Twitter tributes flood in for Heymans

Tributes have come in from far and wide after the news that former Free State prop Dougie Heymans had passed away on Monday.

Os names his toughest scrummaging opponent

Legendary Springbok prop Os du Randt has singled out a fellow South African as the most challenging opponent he ever faced at scrum time during his illustrious career.

Currie Cup reverts to double-round fixtures

SA Rugby has announced that the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions will be back to normal this year, while also confirming new provincial U20 competitions after last year’s Covid-19 interruption.

Small-Smith forced into early retirement

Cheetahs centre William Small-Smith has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of a serious head injury.

Cheetahs open to new possibilities

The Free State Cheetahs say they are still engaged in high-level talks with local stakeholders to ensure they remain a valuable, viable and competitive franchise.

Watch: Virtual Craven Week – Cheetahs

Backed by arguably the strongest rugby school in the country in Grey College, the Cheetahs are always a tough nut to crack at Craven Week, with future stars such as Jan-Hendrik Wessels, FC du Plessis and Sisonke Vumazonke having represented the Free State side in recent years.