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2008 Currie Cup
The 2008 Currie Cup Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Currie Cup due to sponsorship) was contested from 20 June through to 25 October. The Currie Cup is an annual domestic competition for Province, provincial rugby union teams in South Africa. The 2007 Champions, the Free State Cheetahs, were denied a place in the final when they were defeated by the Blue Bulls in their semifinal clash in Pretoria on 11 October. The ended a 12-year wait for a trophy by winning 14–9 in the final against the Blue Bulls in Durban on 25 October. Current standings Teams * Boland Cavaliers * * Blue Bulls * Free State Cheetahs * Western Province (rugby team), Western Province * Griquas (rugby), Griquas * Falcons (rugby team), Falcons * Golden Lions, Lions Currie Cup compulsory friendlies Round 1 Round 1 summary * The Free State Cheetahs started the defence of their title with a narrow 20–16 win over neighbours Griquas (rugby), Griquas in Kimberley, Northern Cape, Kimberley. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morné Steyn
Morné Steyn, (born 11 July 1984) is a South African former professional rugby union player who played as a fly-half for the Bulls and played for the South Africa national team, up until his retirement from international test rugby in October 2021. Steyn has won an Under-21 World Cup, three Currie Cups, three Super Rugby titles, one Super Rugby unlocked, one Tri-Nations, one French Top 14 title and is the only player in history to win two British and Irish Lions series as part of the hosting side. Playing career With the Bulls, he was a member of the team that won Super Rugby in 2007, 2009 and 2010. In 2009 and 2010, he was the leading point scorer in the league. In the 2009 semi-final against the Crusaders, he kicked four drop goals, a league record for a single game. From 2013 to 2020, he played in the French Top 14 for Stade Français. He made his debut on 30 August 2013 in a 38–3 win over Biarritz. Coming on in the 60th minute, he scored four points by converting two t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |