Currie Cup 2024 News

The Currie Cup is one of the oldest rugby competitions in the world, as the inaugural season took place in 1892. However, the competition’s roots can be traced back to an early inter-provincial competition in 1884.

Five years later, in 1889, the South African Rugby Board was founded. Two years after that, the touring British Lions donated a golden cup. It was given to the squad by shipping magnate Sir Donald Currie, who had sailed the team to Africa.

Sir Donald instructed the British Lions to award the trophy to their toughest opponent. They subsequently presented it to the Griquas (then Griqualand West), as they made the Brits fight for their 3-0 victory. The cup was then donated to the South African Rugby Board and used to establish a prize for the national provincial competition.

What Is the Currie Cup?

The Currie Cup is revered as South Africa’s top domestic rugby competition. The tournament is split in two divisions: Premier and First. The Premier Division features the eight strongest teams in South African provincial rugby; the First Division serves as the second tier.

Both divisions are contested annually and feature a round-robin format, with the top Currie Cup rugby teams advancing to the knock-out stages. Additionally, the Currie Cup uses a promotion and relegation system between the two divisions.

Historically, Western Province is the Currie Cup’s most successful side with 34 titles. They are followed by the Blue Bulls (25), Golden Lions (11), Sharks (8) and the Free State Cheetahs (7).

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