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Cheetahs

SA’s cheetahs destined for India ‘may be compromised’
The Green Guardian
/ 30 January 2023

SA’s cheetahs destined for India ‘may be compromised’

Concerns remain that the translocation of African cheetahs to India is is ‘ecologically unsound’ and a ‘vanity project’

By Sheree Bega
After 60 years, cheetahs return to Maputo Special Reserve
The Green Guardian
/ 14 October 2021

After 60 years, cheetahs return to Maputo Special Reserve

Historic conservation milestone for rewilding project in Mozambique

By Sheree Bega
Environmentalists are trying to save South Africa’s obscure endangered species
The Green Guardian
/ 24 September 2021

Environmentalists are trying to save South Africa’s obscure endangered species

Scientists are digging for De Winton’s golden moles, working on the mystery of the riverine rabbit and using mesh mattresses to save the unique Knysna seahorse

By Sheree Bega
South African rugby’s blackballed coaches
Article
/ 5 February 2019

South African rugby’s blackballed coaches

Bevin Fortuin boasts a CV that should make top unions and franchises salivate at the prospect of having him on their books

By Staff Reporter
It’s the end of rugby life as we know it
Article
/ 14 July 2017

It’s the end of rugby life as we know it

Super Rugby has lost the plot, but the 2019 World Cup will usher in a new global game

By Andy Capostagno
Cheetahs should take a payout and sit tight till 2019
Article
/ 24 March 2017

Cheetahs should take a payout and sit tight till 2019

"Amid all the talk of a Super Rugby restructure, no one is suggesting that New Zealand needs to shed a franchise"

By Andy Capostagno
Boks: Some choices are simple
Article
/ 26 May 2016

Boks: Some choices are simple

Allister Coetzee faces all kinds of problems, and pressure, when he picks the new squad

By Andy Capostagno
Wheeling and dealing an answer for Cheetahs
Article
/ 7 April 2016

Wheeling and dealing an answer for Cheetahs

The Cheetahs’ ingenious agreement with Toyota should wake Saru up to a new way of thinking.

By Andy Capostagno and Gavin Foster
Rugby: Cats with contrasting fortunes
Article
/ 21 May 2015

Rugby: Cats with contrasting fortunes

The struggling Cheetahs have been tamed this season but the Lions have regained their roar.

By Andy Capostagno
Be surprised, be Super surprised
Article
/ 5 March 2015

Be surprised, be Super surprised

For many reasons, this season’s Super Rugby will be more unpredictable than ever.

By Andy Capostagno
Spot the winner among the big four
Article
/ 16 October 2014

Spot the winner among the big four

The top teams have made it to the Currie Cup semifinals with the Lions showing their claws and Pollard giving the Bulls horns.

By Andy Capostagno
Heinrich manoeuvres take our breath away
Article
/ 1 May 2014

Heinrich manoeuvres take our breath away

Cheetahs players Brussow and Le Roux complement each other in a way that adds up to more than one plus one.

By Luke Alfred
Cheetahs streak past Stormers
Article
/ 27 April 2014

Cheetahs streak past Stormers

The Cheetahs have lifted themselves off the bottom of the overall points log, switching places with the Stormers.

By Sapa
The bookies have a Super-size problem this rugby season
Article
/ 16 April 2014

The bookies have a Super-size problem this rugby season

Given the mixed performances, it’s impossible to predict who the top six teams will be for Super Rugby, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Brumbies edge Cheetahs to reach Super semifinals
Article
/ 21 July 2013

Brumbies edge Cheetahs to reach Super semifinals

Cheetahs flyhalf Riaan Smit hit the upright with a last minute conversion attempt to hand ACT Brumbies a 15-13 victory on Sunday.

By Reuters
Bulls beat Cheetahs in crucial derby
Article
/ 2 June 2013

Bulls beat Cheetahs in crucial derby

The Bulls cemented their local dominance in Super Rugby when they beat their closest rivals the Cheetahs 30-23 during the weekend’s 16th round.

By Steve McMorran
Cheetahs have a lot to chew on
Article
/ 31 May 2013

Cheetahs have a lot to chew on

There comes a time when promise has to be turned into achievement. That moment has arrived for Naka Drotske’s Cheetahs.

By Andy Capostagno
Cheetahs skipper admits to ‘losing rhythm’ after defeat to Hurricanes
Article
/ 11 May 2013

Cheetahs skipper admits to ‘losing rhythm’ after defeat to Hurricanes

The Cheetahs lost their way, skipper Adriaan Strauss admitted, after their 39-34 defeat to the Hurricanes in Bloemfontein.

By Sapa
Top spot for Cheetahs after Sharks victory
Article
/ 20 April 2013

Top spot for Cheetahs after Sharks victory

The Cheetahs have stunned the Sharks and moved to the top of the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference with a 12-6 victory in Durban.

By Sapa
Cheetahs braced for imperfect storm
Article
/ 5 April 2013

Cheetahs braced for imperfect storm

The confidence engendered by winning on a regular basis has obviously had a profound effect on the entire Cheetahs team.

By Andy Capostagno
Cheetahs sprint clear of Rebels for fourth win
Article
/ 31 March 2013

Cheetahs sprint clear of Rebels for fourth win

The Cheetahs won their fourth successive Super Rugby match with a 34-16 victory over the Melbourne Rebels at the Free State Stadium on Saturday.

By Reuters
Cheetahs look set to maul rowdy Rebels
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Cheetahs look set to maul rowdy Rebels

Demoralised Aussies, who left blood on the bus – not the field – are painfully short of top players.

By Andy Capostagno
Semifinal construct takes the kick out of Currie Cup log
Article
/ 19 October 2012

Semifinal construct takes the kick out of Currie Cup log

The Currie Cup has produced a three-month competition involving just six teams and, as a result, every match is important.

By Andy Capostagno
It’s Bok to the provinces
Article
/ 11 October 2012

It’s Bok to the provinces

Following a Test match season that failed to ignite for South Africa, the domestic year draws to a close over the next month in schizophrenic fashion.

By Andy Capostagno
Sharks mount comeback to claim playoff spot
Article
/ 14 July 2012

Sharks mount comeback to claim playoff spot

A strong second-half recovery against the Cheetahs saw the Sharks earn their spot in the Super Rugby playoffs.

By Sapa
Stormers defence wins out against Cheetahs
Article
/ 7 July 2012

Stormers defence wins out against Cheetahs

The Stormers managed to edge out the Cheetahs 13-6 in their Super Rugby tie at a wet Free State Stadium.

By Sapa
Cheetahs pleased with Super Rugby win
Article
/ 27 May 2012

Cheetahs pleased with Super Rugby win

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss says he is pleased with the five points his side earned in their Super Rugby victory over the Waratahs.

By Sapa
Cheetahs claw back for nail-biting win
Article
/ 26 May 2012

Cheetahs claw back for nail-biting win

The Cheetahs moved to 10th on the overall Super Rugby log with a win over the Waratahs in Bloemfontein.

By Sapa
Michalak magic scores Sharks victory over Cheetahs
Article
/ 19 May 2012

Michalak magic scores Sharks victory over Cheetahs

Sharks increased their chances of qualifying for the knock-out stages of this year’s Super Rugby tournament with a 34-20 victory over the Cheetahs.

By Staff Reporter
Well spotted: India’s cheetah plans ‘misconceived’
Article
/ 9 May 2012

Well spotted: India’s cheetah plans ‘misconceived’

A plan to reintroduce cheetahs to India from Africa has been axed by the courts after experts said the idea was "totally misconceived".

By Staff Reporter
Bok camp brings the bigger picture together
Article
/ 19 April 2012

Bok camp brings the bigger picture together

Rugby players that attended the four-day Springbok camp in Pretoria say they now have a better understanding of what is expected from them.

By Ockert De Villiers
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Article
/ 8 April 2012

Cheetahs outplay Lions

The Toyota Cheetahs were by far the better outfit in their 26-5 victory over the Lions in their Super Rugby match at the Free State Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
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