Cheetahs

Rugby

Bulls too strong for Cheetahs

The Bulls triumphed 30-25 against the Cheetahs on Saturday in a Super Rugby South African derby.

Cheetahs v Bulls

Cheetahs v Bulls at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 3.10am (AEST)

Rugby

Cheetahs reach new Super Rugby heights

The Cheetahs rose to fourth place for the first time in Super Rugby with a bonus-point 34-22 triumph over struggling Southern Kings on Saturday.

Kings v Cheetahs

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, Saturday 11pm (AEST)

Rugby

Reds lose as Cheetahs display their attacking van Zyl

Jim Morton Cheetahs halfback Piet van Zyl scored two first-half tries as the Queensland Reds suffered a 27-13 loss in the Super Rugby game at Bloemfontein.

Reds recall Morahan, Horwill for Cheetahs clash

Western Force-bound flyer Luke Morahan will start for Queensland at fullback in their Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday morning.

Cheetahs v Reds

Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, Sunday, 3.10am (AEST)

Rugby

Barrett leads Hurricanes to victory

Monthati Molosankwe The Hurricanes kept alive hopes of a Super Rugby play-off place with a 39-34 victory over the Cheetahs on Friday.

Cheetahs v Hurricanes

Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, Saturday 3.10am (AEST)

Rugby

Bonus point eludes victorious Cheetahs

Monthati Molosankwe The Cheetahs' joy at defeating fellow South African side Southern Kings 26-12 on Saturday in the Super 15 was tempered by the failure to secure a bonus point.

Cheetahs v Kings

Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, Sunday 3.10am (AEST)

Rugby

Late Le Roux try seals Cheetahs win as Sharks kept tryless

Monthati Molosankwe A late Willie le Roux try sealed a 12-6 victory for the Cheetahs over the Sharks on Saturday in an error-ridden Super Rugby match clash of South African sides.

Cheetahs ruin Force's homecoming

The Cheetahs spoiled the Western Force's first home match of the season with a come from behind 19-10 win in Perth on Saturday night.

Rugby

Ebersohn twins to clash

They've battled it out in the backyard, and now Sias and Robert Ebersohn will lock horns on the Super Rugby stage when the Western Force host the Cheetahs on Saturday night.

One that got away: Pretorius provides spark as old teammates drop their guard again

RUPERT GUINNESS He started with all the spark, verve and vigour you would expect from someone with a point to prove after being scorned by the team he was playing against. But for Cheetahs halfback Sarel Pretorius - the Waratahs' marquee international signing this time last year, who ended up cutting short his two-year deal after being dropped from the 22-man playing squad - his exciting, high-octane emotion should have lasted only so long.

Rugby

Chiefs smash Cheetahs with late try blitz

Liam Napier You wouldn’t say standards were raised and it took the Chiefs some time to find their groove, but the defending champions still gave the Cheetahs a lesson in Hamilton on Saturday night.

Rugby

Sharks withstand Cheetahs comeback to triumph

Monthati Molosankwe The Sharks withstood a brave second half comeback by the Cheetahs to win a Super Rugby opening round clash 29-22 on Saturday.

Unwanted Pretorius happy to wave goodbye to Waratahs

GEORGINA ROBINSON Sarel Pretorius is delighted to be rid of the Waratahs and he is not afraid to say it.

Rugby

Stirring second-half show takes Sharks to play-offs

Colin Bryden The Sharks recovered from a woeful first half to earn a place in the Super 15 play-offs with a 34-15 win over the Cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday.

Sharks v Cheetahs

Mr Price Kings Park, Durban, Sunday 1.05am (AEST)

Stormers stumble to South African conference title

Stormers made sure of winning the South African conference of the Super Rugby championship when they beat the Cheetahs 13-6 at a cold, wet Free State Stadium on Saturday.