2009 Currie Cup First Division
The 2009 Absa Currie Cup First Division season was contested from 11 July through to 16 October. The Currie Cup is an annual domestic competition for provincial rugby union teams in South Africa.
The Currie Cup tournament is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces.
The 2008 Champions The Griffons won their first Currie Cup First Division trophy by winning the Currie Cup First Division Final, against the Platinum Leopards in Potchefstroom on 10 October 2008, by 31 – 26.
The 2009 Champions The Pumas won their second Currie Cup First Division trophy by winning the Currie Cup First Division Final, against the SWD Eagles in Witbank on 16 October 2009, by 47 - 19.
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Current Standings
Updated 6 October 2009:Points Breakdown
- Four points for a win
- Two points for a draw
- One bonus point for a loss by seven points or less
- One bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
Teams
- Border Bulldogs
- Griffons
- Mighty Elephants
- Pumas
- SWD Eagles
- Valke
Fixtures and results
- Fixtures are subject to change.
- All times are South African .
Compulsory Friendlies
July 2009
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August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
Knock Out Stage
Semi finals
Final
| 2009 Absa Currie Cup First Division Champions |
| Pumas |
| 2nd Title |