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. In the 2007 season, the FS Cheetahs continued their great form, winning 13 of the 14 games before the finals. After beating the Blue Bulls in the semis at home, they won the Currie Cup for a third consecutive time by coming from behind to beat the Golden Lions by 20-18 in the final. In the 2016 season, they emerged undefeated in the Currie Cup, and beat the Blue Bulls in the final 36 - 16. Other teams In addition to the Free State Cheetahs that play in the Currie Cup competition, a Free State XV also compete in the Vodacom Cup / Currie Cup qualification series on an annual basis. This team play their matches at the same time as the Super Rugby season, with the majority of Free State Cheetahs first team squad in action for the Super Rugby franchise. While the Free State XV's matches are classified as first class matches by the South African Rugby Union, they are not included in the Free State Rugby Union for their annual capping ceremony. In previous seasons, an Emerging Cheetahs team also participated in first class compulsory friendly matches prior to the Currie Cup season. Currie Cup finals 1 Transvaal are now known as the Golden Lions. 2 Orange Free State were renamed the Free State Cheetahs. 3 Northern Transvaal were renamed the Blue Bulls. 4 Game was a draw after 80+20minutes, thus the cup was shared. Vodacom Cup finals Bankfin Nite Series finals Current squad The following players were included in the Free State Cheetahs squad for the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division: Springboks References External links Official website Rugby clubs established in 1895 South African rugby union teams Bloemfontein Sport in the Free State (province) 1895 establishments in the Orange Free State