Free State Cheetahs

Jean Kleyn on the Cheetahs “Getting used to the European way of playing rugby will be their biggest challenge”

By Luke Liddy / September 6, 2017 /

Jean Kleyn on the Cheetahs “Getting used to the European way of playing rugby will be their biggest challenge but I expect them to improve as the season goes on.”…

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Not looking too good for new South African Pro14 teams

By Diarmaid Scannell / August 16, 2017 /

The Southern Kings are struggling to field a full squad less than 3 weeks out from their first fixture. Wales Online is reporting that the former Super Rugby side barely…

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Mixed reaction in South African media to Cheetahs & Kings Pro12 move

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 18, 2017 /

There has been a mixed response from the South African media to losing two teams to the Guinness Pro12. The reaction in the media closer to home is a mixed…

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WATCH: Former Ireland & Lions scrum half John Robbie backing South African Pro12 plans

By Raffaele Rocca / July 11, 2017 /

Former British & Irish Lion and South African broadcaster John Robbie is excited by Cheetahs and Kings proposed move to the Pro12. Only last Friday SANZAAR confirmed that both the…

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So who are the proposed Pro12 newcomers, Cheetahs & Southern Kings?

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 3, 2017 /

Southern Kings and Cheetahs are on the verge of joining a revamped Guinness Pro12. We have heard it all before though as back in 2005, representatives from the Celtic Unions…

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