Bok champ set for Cheetahs coaching gig
The Cheetahs are reportedly eyeing veteran playmaker Ruan Pienaar for a coaching role as he approaches the end of his playing career.
Pienaar to hunt Zebre with Cheetahs
Veteran playmaker Ruan Pienaar has been included in the Cheetahs squad for their European Challenge Cup opener against Zebre in Parma.
Pienaar ‘surprised’ by Boks’ scrumhalf shock
Ruan Pienaar has admitted that he was taken aback by Jacques Nienaber’s decision to name four scrumhalves in the Springboks’ 33-player squad for the World Cup.
Ruan is Boks’ perfect World Cup backup
The pedigree and consistency of the evergreen Ruan Pienaar makes him the ideal candidate to call up in a Springbok half-back crisis in France, argues MARK KEOHANE.
Pienaar primed for ‘one more big one’
Veteran playmaker Ruan Pienaar is ready to play a pivotal role for the Free State Cheetahs in a blockbuster Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein.
Pienaar gives Cheetahs another year
Hawies Fourie has confirmed that Ruan Pienaar has signed a new contract with the Cheetahs to extend his playing career for one more year.
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On this day: Pienaar punishes Lions
On 20 June 2009, Ruan Pienaar scored 13 points to help the Springboks win the opening Test of the series against the British & Irish Lions.
Pienaar at 10 for Cheetahs
Ruan Pienaar will wear the No 10 jersey on his return to the Cheetahs’ starting lineup for the Currie Cup semi-final against the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Cheetahs get Pienaar boost
The Cheetahs will be able to select Ruan Pienaar for the Currie Cup semi-finals, but coach Hawies Fourie has not confirmed whether the veteran will face the Vodacom Bulls at flyhalf or scrumhalf.
