Table of Contents
- 1 Who won the Currie Cup in 1990?
- 2 What year did the Sharks win the Currie Cup?
- 3 How much is the Currie Cup worth?
- 4 How many Currie Cup finals have the Bulls won?
- 5 Is the Currie Cup made of gold?
- 6 What is the oldest cup in rugby?
- 7 How many teams were in the Currie Cup in 1990?
- 8 When was the first time Natal won the Currie Cup?
Who won the Currie Cup in 1990?
Natal
Currie Cup Champions and Finals Results
| Season | Champions | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Natal | 18–12 |
| 1991 | Northern Transvaal | 27–15 |
| 1992 | Natal | 14–13 |
| 1993 | Transvaal | 21–15 |
What year did the Sharks win the Currie Cup?
The team is the third most successful provincial union in the Currie Cup, having won the competition eight times. Natal won its first Currie Cup in 1990, the same year the union celebrated its centenary. Since then the Sharks have won the Currie Cup in 1992, 1995, 1996, 2008, 2010, 2013 and most recently in 2018.
Where is the Currie Cup final played?
Kick-off at Loftus Versfeld is at 17:00 on Saturday.
Who won the Currie Cup in 1994?
Transvaal
The 1994 Currie Cup (known as the Bankfin Currie Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 56th season in the South African Currie Cup competition since it started in 1889….
| 1994 Currie Cup | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Transvaal |
| Runners-up | Free State |
| Matches played | 31 |
| 1995 → |
How much is the Currie Cup worth?
The prize money is awarded to the provincial union in each case to be used at their discretion. However, R200 000 of the R1,8m awarded to the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division winner is to be allocated to the Academy structures at the victorious union.
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 tournament?
the United Hospitals Cup
The oldest Rugby Union competition is the United Hospitals Cup, first played in 1875 between teams representing hospitals in England.
Who has won the most Super Rugby titles?
The Crusaders
The competition has been dominated by New Zealand teams, who have won 17 times in 24 years. The Crusaders have won most often, with ten titles.
Is the Currie Cup made of gold?
History of the Currie Cup Trophy Among the bags, boots and balls was a golden cup given to the British Isles squad by Sir Donald Currie, owner of Union-Castle Lines, the shipping company that transported them to the southern tip of Africa. To this day the trophy remains the holy grail of South African rugby.
What is the oldest cup in rugby?
The oldest Rugby Union competition is the United Hospitals Cup, first played in 1875 between teams representing hospitals in England.
How many times have the Highlanders won the Super Rugby title?
By team
| Team | Combined | Super Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | 2 | 2 |
| Reds | 1 | 1 |
| Waratahs | 1 | 1 |
| Highlanders | 1 | 1 |
Who won the first NPC title?
Waikato
Waikato defeated Wellington in the first revamped NPC Championship Game. Before the 2006 revamp of the league, the National Provincial Championship was contested between three divisions, division one would be crowned and named the winner.
How many teams were in the Currie Cup in 1990?
Western Transvaal were promoted from Division B. The Currie Cup competition was reduced to six teams, with Northern Free State and Western Transvaal relegated to the 1991 Currie Cup Central A competition. There were eight participating teams in the 1990 Currie Cup Division A.
When was the first time Natal won the Currie Cup?
Natal won its first Currie Cup competition in 1990, the same year the union celebrated its centenary anniversary. Since then the Sharks have won the Currie Cup in 1992, 1995, 1996, 2008, 2010, 2013 and most recently in 2018. For most of their history, the team was known simply as ‘Natal’, with a nickname…
When was the last time the Sharks won the Currie Cup?
The Sharks (last 2013) 4. Cheetahs (once shared: last 2007) 3. Griquas (last 1970) 2. Border (twice shared: last 1934) -. Currie Cup winners.