How many times have the Western Province won the Currie Cup?
six occasions
All five of the so-called ‘big unions’ have won the Currie Cup on at least one occasion in the last 20 years; the Golden Lions (formerly Transvaal) have won the trophy 3 times in 1999, 2011 and 2015; Western Province have won the trophy on six occasions in 1997, 2000, 2001, 2012, 2014, and 2017; the Blue Bulls ( …
Who won the Currie Cup in 1976?
Free State
The 1976 Currie Cup was the 38th edition of the Currie Cup, the premier annual domestic rugby union competition in South Africa. The tournament was won by Free State for the first time; they beat Western Province 33–16 in the final in Bloemfontein.
Who won the Currie Cup in 1995?
Natal
| 1995 Currie Cup | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Natal |
| Runners-up | Western Province |
| Matches played | 31 |
| 1996 → |
How many Currie Cup finals have the Bulls won?
The Vodacom Blue Bulls have since gone onto winning the Currie Cup on 24 occasions.
What is the oldest rugby stadium in the world?
Rugby gradually became the main use of the grounds: the first representative rugby match was an interprovincial fixture between Leinster and Ulster in December 1876, and on 11 March 1878, Lansdowne Road hosted its first international rugby fixture, against England, making it the world’s oldest rugby union Test venue.
Who is the most capped Highlander?
Aaron Smith
The Highlanders’ highest career points scorer is Lima Sopoaga with 866 points, and highest career try scorer is Waisake Naholo with 45 tries….Highlanders (rugby union)
| Most caps | Aaron Smith (154) |
| Top scorer | Lima Sopoaga (866) |
| League(s) | Super Rugby Super Rugby Aotearoa Super Rugby Trans-Tasman |
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When was the Currie Cup first played in South Africa?
The Currie Cup is South Africa’s premier domestic rugby competition. It dates back to 1889 when the first provincial tournament was held. This competition was won by Western Province, who received the “Raadsbeker’ as the prize.
How many times has Northern Transvaal won the Currie Cup?
That year the Blue Bulls of Northern Transvaal, spearheaded by the legendary lock Frik du Preez, trampled neighbours Transvaal 16-3 in the final, heralding a period of overall dominance that has seen the men from Pretoria win the Currie Cup 16 times and share it on three occasions.
Who was the winner of the Currie Cup in 1891?
This competition was won by Western Province, who received the “Raadsbeker’ as the prize. This trophy now resides in the South African Rugby Museum in Cape Town. In 1891 the British Isles rugby team toured South Africa.
Who was in the 1989 Currie Cup Final?
At the turn of the decade South African supporters were treated to two of the most memorable Currie Cup finals. In 1989 winger Carel du Plessis scored a last-minute try as WP managed to draw with the Blue Bulls 16-all.