Pienaar on the bench for Cheetahs
Ruan Pienaar will make his comeback to South African rugby from the bench in the Cheetahs’ clash with the Lions in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Pienaar back at Cheetahs training
Ruan Pienaar started training with the Cheetahs on Monday after completing his move from Belfast to Bloemfontein over the weekend.
Pienaar set for Cheetahs debut
Former Bok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is expected to join the Cheetahs this week ahead of their derby against Griquas on Saturday.
Cheetahs lock in Pienaar
Veteran scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has signed a two-year contract with the Cheetahs.
Pienaar haul downs Toulon
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.
Pienaar, Steyn star in Montpellier win
Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn scored tries as Montpellier beat Agen 18-13, while there were also Top 14 wins for Clermont, Toulouse, Bordeaux-Begles, Castres, Racing 92 and La Rochelle.
Pienaar has no regrets over retirement
Ruan Pienaar says he doesn’t regret calling time on his Springbok career two years ago.
Montpellier power into Top 14 final
Ruan Pienaar kicked 17 points as Montpellier thrashed Lyon 40-14 in their French Top 14 semi-final on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Montpellier outclass Oyonnax to stay top
Ruan Pienaar and Nico Janse van Rensburg starred as Montpellier beat Oyonnax 43-30, while there were also Top 14 wins for Toulon, Pau, Toulouse, Lyon, Castres and Racing 92. In a thrilling nine-try contest, Montpellier ultimately prevailed to come away with a bonus-point victory which extends their lead at the top of the log. The visitors had seven South Africans… Read more →
