1991 Currie Cup Rural C
| 1991 Currie Cup Rural C | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 27 April – 31 August 1991 |
| Champions | Eastern Free State |
| Runners-up | Stellaland |
| Relegated | None |
| Matches played | 12 |
The 1991 Currie Cup Rural C was the fourth division of the Currie Cup competition, the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa. This was the 53rd season since the competition started in 1889.
Teams[edit]
Location of teams in 1990 Currie Cup Rural C
| 1991 Currie Cup Rural C |
|---|
| Eastern Free State |
| North Eastern Cape |
| Northern Natal |
| Stellaland |
Changes between 1990 and 1991 seasons[edit]
- The 1990 season was the last edition of the Santam Bank Trophy. Instead, these teams were included in a Currie Cup Rural Division, which had a four-team Division C and a five-team Division D.[1]
- Eastern Free State were relegated from 1990 Currie Cup Division B to the 1991 Currie Cup Rural C.
- North Eastern Cape, Northern Natal and Stellaland moved to the 1991 Currie Cup Rural C.
Changes between 1991 and 1992 seasons[edit]
- The Currie Cup Rural C was renamed Currie Cup Rural A for 1992.[2]
Competition[edit]
There were four participating teams in the 1991 Currie Cup Rural C competition. These teams played each other twice over the course of the season, once at home and once away. Teams received two points for a win and one points for a draw. The winner of the Rural C competition played off against the winner of the Rural D competition for the Bankfin Trophy.[3]
In addition, all the Currie Cup Rural C teams also played in the 1991 Currie Cup Central / Rural Series.
Log[edit]
| 1991 Currie Cup Rural C | |||||||||||
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Free State | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 90 | +60 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| 2 | Stellaland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 147 | 111 | +36 | 21 | 9 | 6 |
| 3 | Northern Natal | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 81 | 107 | –26 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| 4 | North Eastern Cape | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 83 | 153 | –70 | 9 | 19 | 2 |
| Eastern Free State qualified to the Bankfin Trophy final. * Legend: Pos = Position, Pl = Played, W = Won, D = Drawn, L = Lost, PF = Points for, PA = Points against, PD = Points difference, TF = Tries for, TA = Tries against, Pts = Log points Points breakdown: *2 points for a win *1 point for a draw | |||||||||||
Fixtures and results[edit]
Round one[edit]
| 27 April 1991 | Eastern Free State | 28–16 | Stellaland | Bethlehem | ||
| Report[4] |
| 27 April 1991 | North Eastern Cape | 21–15 | Northern Natal | Cradock | ||
| Report[4] |
Round two[edit]
| 18 May 1991 | Northern Natal | 13–28 | Eastern Free State | Newcastle | ||
| Report[5] |
| 18 May 1991 | Stellaland | 44–10 | North Eastern Cape | Lichtenburg | ||
| Report[5] |
Round three[edit]
| 15 June 1991 | Eastern Free State | 25–9 | North Eastern Cape | Bethlehem | ||
| Report[6] |
| 15 June 1991 | Stellaland | 30–9 | Northern Natal | Schweizer-Reneke | ||
| Report[6] |
Round four[edit]
| 6 July 1991 | Northern Natal | 17–10 | North Eastern Cape | Newcastle | ||
| Report[7] |
| 6 July 1991 | Stellaland | 23–33 | Eastern Free State | Delareyville | ||
| Report[7] |
Round five[edit]
| 10 August 1991 | Eastern Free State | 15–12 | Northern Natal | Bethlehem | ||
| Report[8] |
| 10 August 1991 | North Eastern Cape | 16–31 | Stellaland | Cradock | ||
| Report[8] |
Round six[edit]
| 31 August 1991 | North Eastern Cape | 17–21 | Eastern Free State | Cradock | ||
| Report[9] |
| 31 August 1991 | Northern Natal | 15–3 | Stellaland | Newcastle | ||
| Report[9] |
Final[edit]
The winner of the Rural C competition played off against the winner of the Rural D competition for the Bankfin Trophy.
| 21 September 1991 | Eastern Free State | 47–22 | Lowveld | Bethlehem | ||
| Report[10] |
Relegation play-off[edit]
In the play-off match, North Eastern Cape beat Lowveld to clinch a spot in the 1992 Currie Cup Rural A, while Lowveld would play in the 1992 Currie Cup Rural B.
| 28 September 1991 | North Eastern Cape | 37–29 | Lowveld | Graaff-Reinet | ||
| Report[11] |
See also[edit]
- 1991 Currie Cup
- 1991 Currie Cup / Central Series
- 1991 Currie Cup Central A
- 1991 Currie Cup Central B
- 1991 Currie Cup Central / Rural Series
- 1991 Currie Cup Rural D
- 1991 Lion Cup
References[edit]
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- ^ "Nuwe bepalings vir rugby bekend". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 14 February 1992. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ "Rugby-bepalings vir 1991 bekend". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 6 November 1990. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Grens behaal goeie sege in Oos-Londen". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 29 April 1991. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ a b "SWD wen oortuigend in kwaai hitte". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 20 May 1991. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Seamus kelder Vaaldriehoek". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 17 June 1991. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Noord-Natal wen net". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 8 July 1991. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Sara-rugbyspan gelykop teen SWD". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 12 August 1991. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Griekwas looi Verre Noord". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 2 September 1991. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ "O-Vrystaat eerste houer van plattelandse trofee". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 23 August 1991. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ "Laeveld se hoop op promosie verydel". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 30 September 1991. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.