The Central Cheetahs is a South African Super 14 rugby union franchise. It encompasses the Free State, Griffons, and Griquas Currie Cup unions.

Due to sponsorship reasons they are known in South Africa as the Vodacom Cheetahs. They play home games at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein. The current Cheetahs captain is back-rower Juan Smith.

The Central Union were awarded the fifth South African franchise over the SEC franchise in April of 2005.

In their first Super 14 season the Cheetahs were coached by ex Springbok Rassie Erasmus and they did surprisingly well beating other established Super 12 teams in their Super 14 debut. Since that time they have started slipping.

Super 14 positions

2008 .. 13th
2007 .. 11th
2006 .. 10th

Super 12 positions

None