MJ Smith handed Currie Cup job
MJ Smith has been appointed as head coach of the Free State Cheetahs for their 2016 Currie Cup campaign.
MJ Smith has been appointed as head coach of the Free State Cheetahs for their 2016 Currie Cup campaign.
The Free State Cheetahs have become the sole shareholder of the Cheetahs' Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Cheetahs lock Francois Uys has been released for a short stint with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Oupa Mohoje will be sidelined for at least three months after sustaining a knee injury while training with the Blitzboks.
Western Province thumped Free State 52-17 to clinch the U21 provincial title at Ellis Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Marnitz Boshoff kicked 23 points to guide the Golden Lions to a 43-33 semi-final victory over the Free State Cheetahs at Ellis Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Free State Cheetahs should be wary of Lions captain Jaco Kriel when the sides meet in the semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Niel Marais will replace Sias Ebersohn at flyhalf in the only change to the Free State Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s semi-final against the Golden Lions.
The Cheetahs scored two tries in the final five minutes to snatch a 34-34 draw against the Sharks in Bloemfontein and book a place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Free State Cheetahs have made five changes to their pack for Saturday’s match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein.