1899 Currie Cup
The 1899 Currie Cup was the sixth edition of the Currie Cup, the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa.
| 1899 Currie Cup | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Champions | Griqualand West (1st title) |
The tournament was won by Griqualand West for the first time, who won three of their matches in the competition and drew the fourth.[1]
However, the winner of the first five tournaments, Western Province, did not participate in the 1899 event due to the impending Anglo-Boer War, nor did Transvaal. Only Border, Eastern Province, Griqualand West and Rhodesia took part.[2]
See also
References
- "Currie Cup Finals History". SuperSport. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- Van der Berg, Wim (2012). The Extraordinary Book of South African Rugby. Penguin Books (South Africa). ISBN 978-0-14-352917-0.
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