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Cheetahs

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Pietersen in Cheetahs training squad

Pietersen in Cheetahs training squad

Former Stormers and Biarritz back Joe Pietersen has been named in an expanded 55-man Cheetahs training squad ahead of Super Rugby.

Super Rugby draw released

Super Rugby draw released

The draw for 2015's Super Rugby season has been released, with defending champions the Waratahs hosting Western Force in Round 1.

Strauss, Nyakane sign for Bulls

Strauss, Nyakane sign for Bulls

Springboks Adriaan Strauss and Trevor Nyakane, along with Pieter Labuschagne and Jamba Ulengo, have joined the Bulls.

Cheetahs confirm Strauss exit

Cheetahs confirm Strauss exit

The Cheetahs have confirmed that Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss will not be renewing his contract in Bloemfontein.

Cheetahs turn to van Jaarsveld

Cheetahs turn to van Jaarsveld

Cheetahs forward Torsten van Jaarsveld will lead the side during this year's Currie Cup campaign in place of Adriaan Strauss.

More Cheetahs News

  • Hendricks pens new Cheetahs deal
  • Lions thrash ill-disciplined Cheetahs ReportLions thrash ill-disciplined Cheetahs
  • Preview: Lions v Cheetahs PreviewPreview: Lions v Cheetahs
  • No change for winning Cheetahs
  • Petersen heading to Cheetahs
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
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  • Strauss proud of his Cheetahs
  • Sharks go down to Cheetahs ReportSharks go down to Cheetahs
  • Cheetahs must be physical - Drotské
  • Preview: Cheetahs v Sharks PreviewPreview: Cheetahs v Sharks
  • Springboks return for Cheetahs
  • Strauss set to leave Cheetahs
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker, Round 18
  • Brüssow out of Sharks match
  • Afeaki backs Singapore for SR spot
  • Cheetahs' Sadie also going to Japan
  • SANZAR upgrades SR concussion tests
  • Extension and surgery for Prinsloo
  • Van der Walt heading to Biarritz
  • Nyakane added to Springbok squad
  • Cheetahs sending Drotské overseas
  • Stormers blow Cheetahs away ReportStormers blow Cheetahs away
  • Preview: Stormers v Cheetahs PreviewPreview: Stormers v Cheetahs
  • Cheetahs stun the Brumbies ReportCheetahs stun the Brumbies
  • Preview: Cheetahs v Brumbies PreviewPreview: Cheetahs v Brumbies
  • Cheetahs deny Nyakane weight claims
  • Chavhanga leaves Dragons for Cheetahs
  • Super Rugby expansion on the cards
  • Venter leaves Bulls for Cheetahs
  • Force storm Bloemfontein ReportForce storm Bloemfontein
  • Venter heading to the Cheetahs
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • Preview: Cheetahs v Western Force PreviewPreview: Cheetahs v Western Force
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Year
  • Cheetahs holding their heads highs
  • Brumbies are predictable - Drotske
  • Predictions: Super Rugby play-offs
  • Bulls fight back to beat Cheetahs ReportBulls fight back to beat Cheetahs
  • Tank's Predictions
  • Preview: Bulls v Cheetahs PreviewPreview: Bulls v Cheetahs
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Cheetahs unchanged for Brumbies
  • White labels Cheetahs conservative
  • Cheetahs: South Africa's saving grace?
  • SA to have six Super Rugby franchises
  • Cheetahs not done yet - Drotske
  • Super Rugby play-offs confirmed
  • Cheetahs cut loose against Stormers ReportCheetahs cut loose against Stormers
  • Super Rugby set to expand in 2016
  • Super Rugby permutations
  • Preview: Cheetahs v Stormers PreviewPreview: Cheetahs v Stormers
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 19
  • Le Roux re-signs with Cheetahs
  • I always believed - Strauss
  • Sharks see off Cheetahs ReportSharks see off Cheetahs
  • Preview: Sharks v Cheetahs PreviewPreview: Sharks v Cheetahs
  • Tank's Predictions
  • Cheetahs waiting on Van Zyl
  • Cheetahs duo doubtful to face Blues
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 18
  • Half century for Crusaders ReportHalf century for Crusaders
  • Preview: Cheetahs v Crusaders PreviewPreview: Cheetahs v Crusaders
  • Tipster: Lions and Super Rugby
  • Tank's Predictions
  • Cheetahs Fixtures
  • Table
South African Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Sharks 16 50
2 Bulls 16 38
3 Stormers 16 32
4 Lions 16 31
5 Cheetahs 16 24
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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Currie Cup, Saturday

Re-live the best of the pictures from Saturday's Currie Cup action as the Free State Cheetahs, Western Province and Golden Lions all won.

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

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Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.