Cheetahs

Hawies: Cheetahs can make a name in Europe

Head coach Hawies Fourie believes the Cheetahs have the perfect opportunity playing star-studded sides in the Challenge Cup to prove their worth as a top-tier team.

Daniel Kasende of Cheetahs attempts to get past Kade Wolhuter of Western Province attempted tackle during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Cheetahs held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 15 April 2023

Cheetahs speed up for Sharks race

The Cheetahs have welcomed the return of wing Daniel Kasende in one of three changes to their starting lineup for the Challenge Cup clash with the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: Werner Kok of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks stick with shiver for Cheetahs frenzy

John Plumtree has made just two changes to his starting lineup as the Sharks travel to Bloemfontein to face the Cheetahs in a second-round Challenge Cup clash.

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The Cheetahs celebrate victory over the Bulls in their 2023 Currie Cup semi-final

Cheetahs will ‘be up in Sharks’ faces’

Buoyed by an impressive Challenge Cup opener, assistant coach Izak van der Westhuizen said the Cheetahs are champing at the bit to face the Sharks on Sunday.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Hawies Fourie, Head Coach of Toyota Cheetahs during the SA Rugby Preparation Series match between Toyota Cheetahs and Eastern Province Elephants at Toyota Stadium on March 28, 2021 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images)

Cheetahs primed to pounce on Boks

Head coach Hawies Fourie is excited for the Cheetahs to test themselves against a Springbok-powered Sharks lineup when the local rivals clash in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fred Porcu/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13660051ao) Section Paloise vs Toyota Cheetahs. Toyota Cheetahs' Ruan Pienaar European Rugby Challenge Cup Round 1 Pool B, Stade du Hameau, Pau, France - 10 Dec 2022

Cheetahs poised for Zebre hunt

The Cheetahs have named a settled matchday squad, welcoming back two loanees from Wales, for their Challenge Cup opener against Zebre on Saturday.

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(13660051bl) Section Paloise vs Toyota Cheetahs. Toyota Cheetahs celebrate at the final whistle European Rugby Challenge Cup Round 1 Pool B, Stade du Hameau, Pau, France - 10 Dec 2022

Cheetahs target Euro cup quarters

The Cheetahs tackle Zebre Parma in Italy in their Challenge Cup opener on Saturday, and head coach Hawies Fourie is eyeing a strong run in the tournament.