Blue Bulls

52 - 62

Full Time

Cheetahs

Blue Bulls vs Cheetahs

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It's all over! The referee Jonathan Lottering has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Penalty Goal

Jandre Nel makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Devon Williams bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

80'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

What a kick! Marnus Rademeyer takes full advantage to score for Blue Bulls.

78'

Spellbinding play by Brooklyn Newman is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brooklyn Newman bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

78'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Blue Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Devon Williams picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Devon Williams bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Brooklyn Newman is finished off with a try.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Demitre Erasmus took full advantage.

74'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with De-an Ackermann getting some game time.

74'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Jooste Nel being replaced.

74'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Swanepoel getting some game time.

74'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Jasper being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Nizaam Carr scores the try from close range.

73'

Yellow Card

Michael Annies (Free State Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Riyaad Bam took full advantage.

70'

Red Card

Marko Janse van Rensburg (Free State Cheetahs) is shown the red card

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Demitre Erasmus goes through the gap.

66'

Free State Cheetahs sub Curtly Thomas comes onto the field.

63'

Daniel Maartens departs for Free State Cheetahs.

63'

Conversion

The Blue Bulls supporters go wild as Brooklyn Newman successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Brooklyn Newman

61'

Spellbinding play by Devon Williams is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Devon Williams goes through the gap.

61'

Brooklyn Newman comes on for Blue Bulls.

59'

Akahluwa Boqwana leaves the field.

59'

Jon Hobson comes on for Blue Bulls.

59'

Siphosethu Mnebelele leaves the field.

59'

Sandi Msengana comes on for Blue Bulls.

59'

Dylan Smith leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Riyaad Bam as they get over the gainline!

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Keagan Johannes kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Blue Bulls results in a try for Marnus Rademeyer.

55'

What a run here by Marnus Rademeyer as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Demitre Erasmus.

55'

Cephas van Biljon comes on.

53'

Johnathan Eloff comes off.

53'

Jaco van der Walt has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Victor Sekekete from scoring as they record the try for Free State Cheetahs.

52'

That's a great try assist by Sisonke Vumazonke.

52'

Marko Janse van Rensburg comes on.

50'

Juan Smal comes off.

50'

Tielman Nieuwoudt comes on.

50'

Tebogo Nkosi comes off.

50'

Jandre Nel comes on.

50'

Rewan Kruger comes off.

50'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt adds the two points for Free State Cheetahs.

47'

Try

A clever kick there by Free State Cheetahs allows Cohen Jasper to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

47'

Spellbinding play by Zander du Plessis is finished off with a try.

46'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Marnus Rademeyer coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with JJ Motlhodi coming off.

40'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with John-Kelly Okonkwo coming on.

40'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Aranos Coetzee coming off.

40'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Sisonke Vumazonke coming on.

40'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Arno van der Merwe coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt adds the two points for Free State Cheetahs.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Free State Cheetahs is finished off by Cohen Jasper, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Free State Cheetahs has led to Cohen Jasper being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Blue Bulls has led to Devon Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Blue Bulls sub Nizaam Carr comes onto the field.

36'

Dieter Schubert departs for Blue Bulls.

36'

Blue Bulls sub Mpilo Gumede comes onto the field.

36'

Sintu Manjezi departs for Blue Bulls.

36'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Free State Cheetahs is finished off by Neels Volschenk, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Free State Cheetahs has led to Neels Volschenk being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Cohen Jasper sets up the try.

34'

Free State Cheetahs go for goal with Jaco van der Walt taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Free State Cheetahs ends with a try for Prince Nkabinde.

30'

Spellbinding play by Daniel Maartens is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Juan Smal breaches the defence.

30'

Keagan Johannes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Blue Bulls maul...no miracles today as Kebotile Maake powers over.

27'

Dian Coetzee comes on.

25'

Jean Erasmus comes off.

25'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Free State Cheetahs is finished off by Michael Annies

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Annies bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Zander du Plessis.

23'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Great forward play by Blue Bulls allows Siphosethu Mnebelele to score the try.

19'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Free State Cheetahs results in a try for Prince Nkabinde

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Prince Nkabinde took full advantage.

16'

Cohen Jasper sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Rewan Kruger took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Free State Cheetahs results in a try for Zander du Plessis

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Zander du Plessis took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Jaco van der Walt is finished off with a try.

13'

Keagan Johannes has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Riyaad Bam

That's a great try assist by Devon Williams.

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Michael Annies

The defensive line has been broken as Juan Smal goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Christiaan Vlok goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Jonathan Lottering blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Blue Bulls v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 16th August 2026, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Jonathan Lottering

Points Flow Chart

Cheetahs win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

99%

94%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nel

82'

52 - 62

Johannes

52 - 59

79'

Rademeyer

50 - 59

78'

Johannes

45 - 59

77'

Williams

43 - 59

76'

Johannes

38 - 59

74'

Carr

36 - 59

73'

Annies

72'

31 - 59

Janse van Rensburg

66'

31 - 59

Newman

31 - 59

61'

Newman

29 - 59

61'

Johannes

24 - 59

56'

Rademeyer

22 - 59

55'

Sekekete

52'

17 - 59

van der Walt

47'

17 - 54

Jasper

47'

17 - 52

Half Time

van der Walt

40'

17 - 47

Jasper

39'

17 - 45

van der Walt

35'

17 - 40

Volschenk

34'

17 - 38

Nkabinde

30'

17 - 33

Maake

17 - 28

27'

van der Walt

23'

12 - 28

Annies

23'

12 - 26

Johannes

12 - 21

20'

Mnebelele

10 - 21

19'

van der Walt

17'

5 - 21

Nkabinde

16'

5 - 19

van der Walt

14'

5 - 14

du Plessis

13'

5 - 12

Bam

5 - 7

van der Walt

0 - 7

Annies

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Blue Bulls

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Blue Bulls

Cheetahs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

53%

3-6 secs

28%

39%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

72'

74'

76'

80'

Blue Bulls

Cheetahs

Blue Bulls vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blue Bulls face off against Cheetahs in Currie Cup Round 5 on Sun 16th August 2026 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Cheetahs won the last encounter but Cheetahs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 2nd and Blue Bulls in 8th as such Cheetahs are favourites on paper.

Blue Bulls vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Blue Bulls vs Cheetahs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.