Cheetahs

Cheetahs, Pumas to tackle Irish in SA

Currie Cup champions the Cheetahs, 2022 winners Pumas and the Griffons will face Emerging Ireland and Super Rugby’s Force in the Toyota Challenge in October.

Toyota Cheetahs celebrating during the 2023 Currie Cup Final between the Cheetahs and the Pumas at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State on 24 June 2023 © Charle Lombard/BackpagePix

Derbies spark new-look Currie Cup

The Cheetahs will begin the defence of their title with a Free State derby in the new-look Currie Cup, while DHL Western Province close the opening round with a north-south clash against the Vodacom Bulls.

Cheetahs get Europe extension

The Cheetahs will compete in Europe again, after accepting an invitation from organisers for the 2024-25 EPCR Challenge Cup, it was announced on Tuesday.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 17: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division semi final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls at Toyota Stadium on June 17, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images)

Pienaar to lead Cheetahs in last dance

Scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will wear the captain’s armband in his final professional match when the Cheetahs and Griquas lock horns in the SA Cup at Shimla Park on Friday.

Pienaar primed for farewell festival

Ruan Pienaar has admitted that he has “mixed feelings” as he prepares for the final game of his career when the Cheetahs host Griquas in an SA Cup clash in Bloemfontein.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 21: Alulutho Tshakweni of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Toyota Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks at Toyota Stadium on April 21, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images)

Bulls pounce on Cheetahs prop

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly jumped at the opportunity to boost their depth in the front row by signing a powerful scrummager from the Cheetahs for next season.

Cheetahs' Frans Steyn, Ruan Pienaar, Pau's Yvan Reilhac and Robert Ebersohn

Pienaar: Not all players make good coaches

Ruan Pienaar is braced for a steep learning curve as the former Springbok star and Cheetahs skipper prepares to take the first steps in his coaching career.

Pienaar starts coaching career

Former Springbok scrumhalf and Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar will take the first steps in his coaching career after being appointed Free State U21 backline and attack coach.

Ospreys call on Cheetahs skipper

Victor Sekekete is one of three on-loan Cheetahs players named in Ospreys’ matchday-23 for the clash with the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Toyota Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Pienaar: I chose Cheetahs over a real job

Ruan Pienaar shares his journey back to the Republic, as the veteran Cheetahs and Springbok playmaker prepares to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career.