The Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd and the Free State Rugby Union (Free State Rugby) are proud to confirm that the Toyota Stadium has been officially recognised as a Tier 2 Stadium in the rugby landscape of South Africa.This milestone marks a significant step forward not only for rugby in the Free State, but for Bloemfontein and the greater central South African region as a whole.Tier 2 Test status
Read MoreThere was the familiar barrage of tries and crunching tackles on display in the second round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 on Saturday, with the regular contenders for the ultimate prize all flexing their muscles and claiming consecutive wins. The Isuzu Bulls Daisies, DHL Western Province and Sanlam Boland Dames all recorded second wins, while the Free State Women got their first victory
Read MoreBabalwa Latsha, the most capped prop in the women’s game in South Africa, will return to her roots on Saturday when she runs out for DHL Western Province in the second round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, while a former Scotland junior captain will also experience top flight domestic rugby. Latsha returns to the provincial scene after two years with Harlequins Women, a move that
Read MoreThe Free State Women’s Team take on the Eastern Province Queens on Saturday, 21 February. Coach Ashwin Klein has announced his squad for the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League encounter at Toyota Stadium, with kick-off at 15:00.Free State Cheetahs Women’s TeamStarting XV:15. Sikholiwe Sne Mdletshe14. Vuyelwa Mosala13. Nomfundo Pampiri12. Shannon Pieterse11. Owami Mohuli10. Juanine Jacobs09.
Read MoreBLOEMFONTEIN – As the 2026 season approaches, the Toyota Cheetahs are charging into a bold new chapter defined by a fresh leadership vision and a commitment to reaching new heights on the global stage.Steyn’s Rugby Vision: Leading the ChargeAt the heart of this evolution is Director of Rugby Frans Steyn and his team. Leveraging his elite international experience, Steyn is spearheading a
Read MoreThe Toyota Cheetahs are proud to welcome THIRSTI Natural Spring Water as the team's official hydration, spring water, and sports drink partner.THIRSTI continues to make waves in South African sport. Already trusted for hydration in the rugby scene as the partner of the Vodacom Bulls, as well as the Comrades Marathon and Cricket South Africa, the Proteas, among other leading teams and events, THIRSTI
Read MoreSA Rugby has revamped its professional junior rugby pathways with the creation of a new Under-23 competition, to ensure emerging players are optimally prepared for senior rugby. The change was approved at a Special General Council meeting of SA Rugby on Wednesday, following a thorough review of the playing calendar, to provide additional opportunities for game time at an important developmental stage
Read MoreFree State Women’s Team are taking on Boland Dames on Saturday, 14 February.Coach Ashwin Klein has announced his team for the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League encounter in Wellington. The action kicks off at 15:00.Starting XVAnelca HessOwami MohuliNomfundo PampiriOlerato SephakaSikholiwe “Sne” MdletsheJuanine JacobsMonique ReensMekyla-Chante BennettBernice StrydomNeidine Solomons
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