The Free State Cheetahs (formerly the Orange Free State), for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Free State Cheetahs, are a South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament. They are governed by the Free State Rugby Union and are based at the 37,076-capacity Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein. The Cheetahs are the current Currie Cup co-champions, drawing with the Blue Bulls in the 2006 final. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Binomial name Acinonyx jubatus (Schreber, 1775) Type species Acinonyx venator Brookes, 1828 (= Felis jubata, Schreber, 1775) by monotypy The range of the Cheetah The Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an endangered member of the cat family (Felidae), a poor climber that hunts by speed and stealth. ... Year 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... A rugby union scrum. ... For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup, see SuperSport Series. ... The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park Stadium, is a football (soccer) stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. ... Vodacom is a South African based mobile telecommunications company, and was the first mobile telecommunications company in South Africa. ... A rugby union scrum. ... For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup, see SuperSport Series. ... A tournament is a competition involving a relatively large number of competitors, all participating in a single sport or game. ... The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park Stadium, is a football (soccer) stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. ... Bloemfontein at night Bloemfontein (IPA: , Afrikaans and Dutch for fountain of Bloem (bloom) or flower fountain is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa. ... The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the clubs Afrikaans name Die Blou Bulle, are a South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament. ...

History

The Orange Free State was established in 1895. The Orange Free State made their first Currie Cup final appearance in the early 1970s, losing to Northern Transvaal 30 points to 22 at Loftus Versfeld. Just two seasons later, the Orange Free State met Northern Transvaal again in the Currie Cup final, losing 12 points to six at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The following season, Orange Free State met the Western Province in the final, defeating them 33 points to 16 in Bloemfontein, claiming their first Currie Cup championship. The next season, Orange Free State met Northern Transvaal in the Currie Cup final again, though Northern Transvaal defeated them 27 points to 12 in Pretoria. For the fourth successive time, Orange Free State were in the final again, and again with Northern Transvaal, who defeated them 13 points to nine. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979. ... Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. ...

They met Northern Transvaal in their one final appearance of the 1980s, going down 23 points to 16 in the 1981 season. The Orange Free State/Free State Cheetahs made two final appearances in the 1990s, losing to Transvaal and the Western Province in 1994 and 1997 respectively. In 2004, they went down to the Blue Bulls in the final, however, the following season, the Free State defeated them in the final, 29 points to 25. The Free State finished at the top of the table of the 2006 season, and defeated the Sharks in their home semi to advance to their third final in as many years. The Cheetahs hosted the final, which ended in a 28-all draw after 20 minutes of extra-time. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... The 2006 ABSA Currie Cup logo. ...

Finals results

Currie Cup

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Notes

Current squad

Meyer Bosman is a South African rugby player, who currently plays for the Central Cheetahs franchise. ... Heinrich Wilhelm Brussow born (21 July 1986) in Bloemfontein, South Africa is a South African rugby union footballer. ... Lucas Kabamba Floors (born 15 November 1980 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa) is a South African rugby union footballer. ... Eddie Fredericks (born 31 December 1977) is a South African rugby union footballer. ... CJ van der Linde (born 27 August 1980 in Welkom, South Africa) is a South African rugby union footballer. ... Jacobus Petrus du Randt, better known as Os du Randt (born 8 September 1972 in Elliot, South Africa), is a South African rugby player who plays as a loosehead prop for the Springboks, Central Cheetahs (Super 14), and Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup). ... Date of Birth: 30 July 1981 Place of Birth: Bloemfontein, South Africa Height: 1. ... Gaffie du Toit (born 24 March 1977 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African rugby union footballer. ...

Springboks

Jack R. Gage (January 13, 1899—March 14, 1970) was an American politician who served as the Democratic governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1961 to January 7, 1963. ... André Joubert (born 15 April 1964) is a former South African rugby union player in the early 1990s. ... Brendan Venter (born 29 December 1969 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a rugby union footballer who played at centre and also coached for London Irish. ... Jacobus Petrus du Randt, better known as Os du Randt (born 8 September 1972 in Elliot, South Africa), is a South African rugby player who plays as a loosehead prop for the Springboks, Central Cheetahs (Super 14), and Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup). ... Rassie Erasmus is the current coach of the Central Cheetahs rugby franchise in South Africa. ... Jan Hendrik de Beer (born 22 April 1971 in Welkom, South Africa), nicknamed Jannie, played flyhalf for the South African national rugby union team, the Springboks. ... CJ van der Linde (born 27 August 1980 in Welkom, South Africa) is a South African rugby union footballer. ... Date of Birth: 30 July 1981 Place of Birth: Bloemfontein, South Africa Height: 1. ... Meyer Bosman is a South African rugby player, who currently plays for the Central Cheetahs franchise. ... Lucas Kabamba Floors (born 15 November 1980 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa) is a South African rugby union footballer. ...

External links

• Official website
• Cheetahs on SARugby.co.za
• Cheetahs on Suparugby.co.za