| 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 5 July – 21 September |
The 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division is the 86th edition of the Currie Cup, the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa, and the oldest provincial rugby competition in the world. The competition was sponsored by beer brand Carling Black Label and organised by the South African Rugby Union. [1]
The tournament is being played from 5 July until 21 September 2024, and features a league stage of one-and-a-half rounds, followed by two semi-finals and a final. [2] After the 2023 event was played from March until June, the dates for the 2024 season were in contention until shortly before the start, taking into account alignment with the northern hemisphere season, player welfare, and a 12-month season. [3]
The competition featured the same eight teams from the previous season.
The eight competing teams are: [4]
| Team | Sponsored name | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bulls | Vodacom Blue Bulls | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | 51,762 |
| Free State Cheetahs | Toyota Free State Cheetahs | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | 48,000 |
| Golden Lions | Fidelity ADT Lions |
Ellis Park Stadium,
Johannesburg Wits Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg |
62,567 5,000 |
| Griffons | Novavit Griffons | North West Stadium, Welkom | 17,000 |
| Griquas | Suzuki Griquas | Griqua Park, Kimberley | 11,000 |
| Pumas | Airlink Pumas | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela | 40,929 |
| Sharks | Hollywoodbets Sharks | Kings Park Stadium, Durban | 54,000 |
| Western Province | DHL Western Province |
Cape Town Stadium,
Cape Town Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch |
55,000 16,000 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | B | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Bulls | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 82 | +75 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 18 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Free State Cheetahs | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 179 | 107 | +72 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 15 | |
| 3 | Pumas | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 162 | 146 | +16 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 15 | |
| 4 | Golden Lions | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 148 | 94 | +54 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 13 | |
| 5 | Sharks | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 112 | 113 | −1 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 9 | |
| 6 | Western Province | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 140 | 132 | +8 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 8 | |
| 7 | Griquas | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 97 | 166 | −69 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 7 | |
| 8 | Griffons | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 90 | 245 | −155 | 13 | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Tournament points in the standings were awarded to teams as follows:
- 4 points for a win.
- 2 points for a draw.
- 1 bonus point for a loss in a match by seven points or under.
- 1 bonus point for scoring four tries or more.
Teams were ranked in the standings by tournament points. Had two or more teams tied on points the tie would have been broken by: (a) points difference from all matches (points scored less points conceded); (b) tries difference from all matches (tries scored less tries conceded); (c) points difference from the matches between the tied teams; (d) points scored in all matches; (e) tries scored in all matches; and, if needed, (f) a coin toss.
| 27 July 2024 |
| Blue Bulls | 50–34 | Western Province |
| Try:
van der Walt (2) 38', 80' Gumede 41' Klopper 46' Burger 52' van Zyl 55' Else 70' Con: van der Walt (6) 39' , 42', 47', 53', 71', 81' Pen: van der Walt 2' | Try:
Porter 21' Simelane 26' Khan 30' Davids 61' Con: Matthee (4) 22' , 27', 31', 62' Pen: Matthee 17' Drop: Matthee 4' |
| Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
| 28 July 2024 |
| Pumas | 66 – 26 | Griquas |
| Try:
Slabbert (2) 4', 7' Swart (2) 29', 59' Sobahle 37' Adonis (2) 45', 67' Coetzee 56' Msenge 78' Con: Swart (9) 5' , 8', 30', 38', 46', 57', 60', 68', 79' Pen: Swart 50' | Try:
Hufke 2' Bursey 10' Makata 53' Mahoney 70' Con: Robinson (3) 3', 11' ,54' |
| Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela |
- ^ "Carling Currie Cup is Announced". WP Rugby. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "The 2024 Currie Cup Preview #1". www.ultimaterugby.com. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "New player welfare model confirms Carling Currie Cup kick-off". SuperSport. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Currie Cup Premier Division". SA Rugby. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
| 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 5 July – 21 September |
The 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division is the 86th edition of the Currie Cup, the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa, and the oldest provincial rugby competition in the world. The competition was sponsored by beer brand Carling Black Label and organised by the South African Rugby Union. [1]
The tournament is being played from 5 July until 21 September 2024, and features a league stage of one-and-a-half rounds, followed by two semi-finals and a final. [2] After the 2023 event was played from March until June, the dates for the 2024 season were in contention until shortly before the start, taking into account alignment with the northern hemisphere season, player welfare, and a 12-month season. [3]
The competition featured the same eight teams from the previous season.
The eight competing teams are: [4]
| Team | Sponsored name | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bulls | Vodacom Blue Bulls | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | 51,762 |
| Free State Cheetahs | Toyota Free State Cheetahs | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | 48,000 |
| Golden Lions | Fidelity ADT Lions |
Ellis Park Stadium,
Johannesburg Wits Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg |
62,567 5,000 |
| Griffons | Novavit Griffons | North West Stadium, Welkom | 17,000 |
| Griquas | Suzuki Griquas | Griqua Park, Kimberley | 11,000 |
| Pumas | Airlink Pumas | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela | 40,929 |
| Sharks | Hollywoodbets Sharks | Kings Park Stadium, Durban | 54,000 |
| Western Province | DHL Western Province |
Cape Town Stadium,
Cape Town Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch |
55,000 16,000 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | B | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Bulls | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 82 | +75 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 18 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Free State Cheetahs | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 179 | 107 | +72 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 15 | |
| 3 | Pumas | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 162 | 146 | +16 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 15 | |
| 4 | Golden Lions | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 148 | 94 | +54 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 13 | |
| 5 | Sharks | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 112 | 113 | −1 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 9 | |
| 6 | Western Province | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 140 | 132 | +8 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 8 | |
| 7 | Griquas | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 97 | 166 | −69 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 7 | |
| 8 | Griffons | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 90 | 245 | −155 | 13 | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Tournament points in the standings were awarded to teams as follows:
- 4 points for a win.
- 2 points for a draw.
- 1 bonus point for a loss in a match by seven points or under.
- 1 bonus point for scoring four tries or more.
Teams were ranked in the standings by tournament points. Had two or more teams tied on points the tie would have been broken by: (a) points difference from all matches (points scored less points conceded); (b) tries difference from all matches (tries scored less tries conceded); (c) points difference from the matches between the tied teams; (d) points scored in all matches; (e) tries scored in all matches; and, if needed, (f) a coin toss.
| 27 July 2024 |
| Blue Bulls | 50–34 | Western Province |
| Try:
van der Walt (2) 38', 80' Gumede 41' Klopper 46' Burger 52' van Zyl 55' Else 70' Con: van der Walt (6) 39' , 42', 47', 53', 71', 81' Pen: van der Walt 2' | Try:
Porter 21' Simelane 26' Khan 30' Davids 61' Con: Matthee (4) 22' , 27', 31', 62' Pen: Matthee 17' Drop: Matthee 4' |
| Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
| 28 July 2024 |
| Pumas | 66 – 26 | Griquas |
| Try:
Slabbert (2) 4', 7' Swart (2) 29', 59' Sobahle 37' Adonis (2) 45', 67' Coetzee 56' Msenge 78' Con: Swart (9) 5' , 8', 30', 38', 46', 57', 60', 68', 79' Pen: Swart 50' | Try:
Hufke 2' Bursey 10' Makata 53' Mahoney 70' Con: Robinson (3) 3', 11' ,54' |
| Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela |
- ^ "Carling Currie Cup is Announced". WP Rugby. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "The 2024 Currie Cup Preview #1". www.ultimaterugby.com. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "New player welfare model confirms Carling Currie Cup kick-off". SuperSport. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Currie Cup Premier Division". SA Rugby. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.