Cheetahs

Pienaar’s boot helps Cheetahs outclass gutsy Griquas

The Cheetahs launched their 2022 Currie Cup campaign in style with Ruan Pienaar scoring 15 points to overcome Griquas.

Bok duo headline Cheetahs starting XV

Two veteran Springboks have been included in the Cheetahs team for their Currie Cup opener against Griquas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Watch: ‘Specmagic’ step leaves Oupa in the dust

In his first contact training session since suffering a knee injury, Rosko Specman produced some hot side-stepping that put Cheetahs teammate Oupa Mohoje flat on his back.

Currie Cup set for January launch

SA Rugby has announced that the 2022 Currie Cup season will kick off next month with a seven-team Premier Division.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 19: Harold Verster, MD of Free State Cheetahs during the Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup season launch at Toyota Stadium on July 19, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images)

Long-serving Cheetahs boss steps down

The Cheetahs have confirmed that managing director Harold Verster will vacate his position at the end of November after 28 years at the helm.

Beka Saginadze of Georgia is tackled by Cobus Reinach and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Georgia set to play Currie Cup rugby in 2022

Georgia are reportedly set to send a team to participate in the Currie Cup First Division in 2022, while the Cheetahs may have an opportunity to join a new competition.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 13: The DHL Stormers celebrating their winning try by Seabelo Senatla during the Toyota Challenge match between Toyota Cheetahs and DHL Stormers XV at Toyota Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Senatla double helps WP secure the bag

Seabelo Senatla scored his second try after the full-time hooter as Western Province snatch a late victory against the Cheetahs in a thrilling opening match of the Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 21: fans during the Currie Cup match between Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks at Toyota Stadium on July 21, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

R1m up for grabs in Cheetahs ‘rugby bonanza’

The Cheetahs will compete in the Toyota Challenge, a new competition that includes the Sharks, Stormers and two overseas teams.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12, Ruan Pienaar during The Sharks captains run session held at Absa Stadium on February 12, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

Pienaar to make Sharks return

The Cheetahs have confirmed that captain Ruan Pienaar will be joining the Sharks on a short-term loan as part of a new agreement between the two teams.