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Rugby in Bloemfontein and the Free State received a major, and long-awaited boost on Wednesday, as the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd and the Free State Rugby Union confirmed that Toyota Stadium has been elevated back to Class B (Tier 2) status. It marks a pivotal moment for the sport in the province, restoring Bloemfontein’s ability to host ..Read More
17 Feb 2026
Tries galore as Shimlas and Eagles claiming opening round wins
The 2026 Varsity Cup roared into life on Monday night with a double dose of drama in Bloemfontein as the UFS Shimlas and .. Read More
16 Feb 2026
Griffons step in as Cheetahs’ clash with EP is cancelled
The Toyota Cheetahs will no longer make the trip to Cradock this weekend after Eastern Province called off Saturday’s cr .. Read More
16 Feb 2026
South African rugby mourns the passing of Wessel Lightfoot
South African rugby is in mourning following the passing of former Free State hooker Wessel Lightfoot, who died on Satur .. Read More
15 Feb 2026
Gritty Scots knock English off their perch to end the streak
Scotland delivered a proper statement at Murrayfield on Saturday in the Six Nations, knocking England off their perch wi .. Read More
14 Feb 2026
Griquas run riot in Welkom, but far from the finished product
The Suzuki Griquas wrapped up their SA Cup warm-up games on Friday with a bruising clash against the Griffons in Welkom .. Read More
13 Feb 2026
Two Currie Cup champions go to battle in Welkom
The Currie Cup champions are set for a proper showdown in Welkom on Friday when the Griffons host the Suzuki Griquas in .. Read More
08 Feb 2026
Blitzboks to tackle Fiji in Perth final
The Blitzboks booked their place in the final of the Perth Sevens on Sunday after a composed and clinical display on the .. Read More
07 Feb 2026
Blitzboks into Perth semi-finals
The Springbok Sevens booked their place in the semi-finals of the Perth Sevens, but not without a few nervous moments al .. Read More
06 Feb 2026
Steyn throws down the gauntlet as Cheetahs brace for SA Cup
Toyota Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn has thrown down the gauntlet to his players as preparations for the 2026 SA Cup g .. Read More
04 Feb 2026
Cheetahs focus on fitness ahead of 2026 SA Cup
The Toyota Cheetahs are putting a huge emphasis on fitness as their preseason ahead of the 2026 SA Cup got underway in B .. Read More
03 Feb 2026
Boks kick-off RWC title defence against Gli Azzurri
The defending champions, the Springboks, will launch their 2027 Rugby World Cup title defence against Italy when the glo .. Read More
03 Feb 2026
Cheetahs fired up as SA Cup preseason starts
The Toyota Cheetahs hit the ground running in the searing Bloemfontein heat on Monday morning as they officially launche .. Read More
02 Feb 2026
Van Straten and Leopards geared for upcoming SA Cup
The Leopards are champing at the bit to get their 2026 season underway when the SA Cup kicks off in March. Read More
01 Feb 2026
Blitzboks to play France in Singapore Sevens semi-final
The Springbok Sevens will meet France in the HSBC SVNS Singapore semi-finals after winning their first two pool games on .. Read More
30 Jan 2026
URC experience adds to the Griquas firepower
The Currie Cup champions, the Suzuki Griquas, are set to welcome back the majority of their big guns for the start of th .. Read More
29 Jan 2026
Erasmus eyes depth as Boks prepare for marathon 2026 campaign
The Springboks are gearing up for another bumper year in 2026, with a demanding schedule of 13 confirmed Test matches, h .. Read More
29 Jan 2026
Cheetahs to face Boland first in SA Cup
The Toyota Cheetahs are gearing up to launch their 2026 SA Cup campaign on home soil in Bloemfontein, determined to hit .. Read More
27 Jan 2026
Stormers eager to bounce back in Durban
Stormers coach John Dobson is expecting a strong response from his side when they face the Sharks in Durban in the retur .. Read More
25 Jan 2026
Determined Sharks humble sloppy Stormers
The Sharks finally ended their long United Rugby Championship drought in Cape Town with an emphatic 30–19 victory over t .. Read More
24 Jan 2026
Bulls go to the trenches to edge Edinburgh
The Bulls recorded back-to-back wins on tour on Friday night after showing they were prepared to go to the trenches for .. Read More
