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- Frans Steyn Warns of Impending Job Losses as Cheetahs Face Historic Currie Cup Exclusion
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Sports
Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn has issued a stark ultimatum to his squad, stating that employment within the franchise is at risk if they fail to qualify for the Currie Cup. Curre...
- Griquas Cement SA Cup Dominance While Valke Upset Stuns Relegation-Threatened Cheetahs
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
The Griquas maintained their perfect 2026 record with a 44-34 victory over the defending champion Pumas, securing their position at the top of the SA Cup standings. Meanwhile, a hi...
- Expanded Toyota Challenge to Feature Currie Cup Powerhouses Against 2027 World Cup Qualifiers
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Sports
The Cheetahs, Griquas, and Pumas are set to anchor an overhauled Toyota Challenge this June, providing critical international exposure ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The tourna...
- End of an Era for Unbeaten Powerhouses as South African Schoolboy Rugby Landscape Shifts
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Sports
Grey College coach Jannie Geldenhuys identifies a significant leveling of the playing field in South African schoolboy rugby following a series of high-profile upsets. All top-five...
- Springbok Star Faf de Klerk Signs Two Year Deal to Join Cheetahs in Major Transfer Coup
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Sports
Double World Cup winner Faf de Klerk has officially confirmed his return to South African domestic rugby, signing a two-year contract with the Cheetahs. The veteran scrumhalf will...
- NWU Eagles Stage Record Comeback to Secure Home Semifinal as UCT Ikeys Crash Out
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Sports
The NWU Eagles pulled off a miraculous 56-53 comeback victory against the UCT Ikey Tigers in the final round of the Varsity Cup, overturning a 19 point halftime deficit to secure a...
- University of Johannesburg Targets Historic Semi Final Return Following Transformation Under Coach Therlow Pietersen
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Sports
The University of Johannesburg has surged from the brink of relegation to fourth place in the Varsity Cup standings with one round remaining in the 2026 season. After securing a cr...
- Free State Rugby Union Initiates Retrenchments Amid Deepening Financial Crisis
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Sports
The Free State Rugby Union has entered a formal consultation phase for staff retrenchments as it battles long-term financial instability. Despite recent intervention from a local b...
- Boland Dames Secure Vital Victory Over Western Province to Claim Second in Women’s Super League
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Sports
The Boland Dames moved into prime position for a finals berth after defeating rivals Western Province in a high intensity derby in Wellington. In other Super League action, the Gol...