The Free State Rugby Union (FSRU) congratulates Bloemfontein Police on being crowned champions of the Free State Challenge Cup following a gripping and hard-fought final against Collegians Rugby Club.In what proved to be a true spectacle of club rugby, Bloemfontein Police edged out Collegians 17–13 in a tightly contested encounter that kept supporters on the edge of their seats until the final
Read MoreSuzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas were on the winning side in the weekend’s fourth-round SA Cup fixtures, while there were also solid wins for the Dotsure SWD Eagles, Toyota Cheetahs and a first of the season for the Leopards. Griquas strengthened their charge toward a home semi-final and a prized berth in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division with a commanding 71–7 victory over the
Read MoreSA Cup Round 4 The Toyota Cheetahs host the Eastern Province this Saturday in what promises to be an exciting SA Cup encounter. Kick-off is now scheduled for 13:00 at Shimla Park, on the grounds of the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein.Kick-off has been moved from 15:00 to 13:00 due to the weather forecast, as the risk of lightning may increase later in the day. This adjustment reduces the
Read MoreAs the 2026 SA Cup nears the halfway mark, this weekend’s league action presents another exciting line-up of games in George, Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, and Kimberley on Saturday, while the remaining Sunday fixture will be staged in Nelspruit. Frontrunners Suzuki Griquas and Sanlam Boland Kavaliers have both won all their games with bonus points after three rounds and the in-form duo will be
Read MoreFollowing the downgrading of Toyota Stadium last year, the venue also lost its FIFA international soccer accreditation. Since then, significant progress has been made in restoring the stadium to the required standards. Having regained our Tier Two rugby status earlier this year, the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd are now actively pursuing the restoration of our international soccer status, with a view
Read MoreThe Free State Rugby Union (FSRU) is proud to announce an electrifying final of the Free State Challenge Cup following an action-packed semi-final weekend that showcased the very best of club rugby in the province.In Aliwal North, Collegians delivered an impressive performance to defeat Aliwal Buffels 61–47 in a thrilling, high-scoring encounter that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Read MoreThe Toyota Cheetahs’ Round 4 SA Cup clash against Eastern Province on Saturday, 28 March, will now take place at Shimla Park on the grounds of the University of the Free State, bringing the action closer to the heart of Bloemfontein’s rugby community.Shimla Park is a special place in Free State rugby history, with many Toyota Cheetahs legends having worn the Shimlas jersey on this very
Read MoreSuzuki Griquas, the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Griffons, and SWD Eagles were on the winning side in the third round of the SA Cup this weekend, but lightning had the final say in Bloemfontein as the match between the Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas was called off. Unfortunately for Eastern Province, the Valke, Leopards, and Border Bulldogs, the results didn’t go their way for a second successive
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