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I’m starting to worry that this Super Rugby pre-season friendly round-robin has finally managed to addle my brain! I’m seeing team announcements coming through thick and fast and will happily admit to having completely lost track of who is playing whom – and why! [...]
Cheetahs
I’m confused – how many Cheetahs teams are there?
9 Feb 12 07:14 by robdylan | Bulls, Cheetahs, Original Content, Other SA Teams, Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup | 10 Comments
Bulls test new combinations
The Bulls have selected an almost full strength outfit to take on the Cheetahs this Saturday, with a very young and exciting centre combination playing together. [...]
Ref’s for first six weeks announced – updated
8 Feb 12 08:51 by Richard Ferguson | Bulls, Cheetahs, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Stormers, Super Rugby | 11 Comments
The referees for the first six weeks of Super Rugby action have been announced. [...]
Cheetahs make changes for Bulls
The Cheetahs outfit to take on the Bulls this weekend has been announced, with a host of changes from the team that beat the Stormers second string team at Newlands last weekend. [...]
Cheetahs surprise Stormers at Newlands
The Stormers hosted the Cheetahs at Newlands on Friday night as part of their Pre-Season series, and the visitors came away surprise victors 22 – 14, thanks mainly to the boot of young Johan Goosen. [...]
Cheetahs named for Stormers clash
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has named his side to face the Stormers in a pre-Super Rugby warm-up match on Saturday. [...]
Coetzee gives youngsters another shot
31 Jan 12 07:23 by Richard Ferguson | Cheetahs, EP Kings, Original Content, Stormers, Super Rugby | 6 Comments
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has given his youngsters a clear message by asking them to impress him one last time before he finalises his 2012 Super Rugby squad. [...]
Cheetahs name side for second warm-up
The Cheetahs have confirmed their line-up for a midweek fixture against the Griffons, with the match offering a number of fringe players, mostly from Griquas, the opportunity to stake a claim for Super Rugby selection for the central franchise. [...]
Cheetahs overcome spirited Kings
The Cheetahs came from behind to beat the Southern Kings on Saturday night, with the Kings surprisingly leading the SupeRugby outfit 20 – 14 at half time, preventing the Kings from scoring in the second half to end on 33 – 20. [...]
Smith goes back under the knife
Cheetahs flank Juan Smith has had to undergo yet another operation after an Achilles injury sustained in last year’s Super Rugby competition. [...]
Scottish calling for Nel
Cheetahs prop WP Nel is the source of some speculation in Scotland, as clubs Edinburgh and Glasgow are reportedly quite keen to sign the 25 year old, with the view of him qualifying to play for Scotland in the future. [...]
Kings field B team in interests of “self preservation”
According to an interview with Rugby365 this morning, Southern Kings head coach Alan Solomons has claimed that the team selection for this weekend’s match against the Cheetahs is all part of a bigger plan. [...]
Cheetahs name side for Kings clash
There’s no Juan Smith, unfortunately, but the Cheetahs have hauled out all their available big guns, including the inimitable Heinrich Brüssow, for this weekend’s Super Rugby warm up game against the Kings in East London. [...]
Further setback for Smith
Springbok flank Juan Smith has apparently suffered a setback in his recovery from a serious achilles injury sustained last year and has been withdrawn from the Cheetahs squad that is currently attending a week-long training camp in Jeffreys Bay. [...]
Tri-Series scrapped
18 Jan 12 10:38 by Clayton(PJLD) | Cheetahs, Lions, Original Content, Stormers, Super Rugby | 32 Comments
Shortly after the Sharks withdrew from the annual Neo Africa Tri Series held at Newlands Neo Africa themselves have withdrawn as the title sponsor of the pre-season tournament. [...]
