Steeped in history and tradition, the Currie Cup dates back to 1891 and is one of the oldest rugby competitions in the world. The tournament is regarded as the cornerstone of South Africa’s rugby heritage, and the coveted gold trophy remains the most prestigious prize in South African domestic rugby. Wim van der Berg, the author of Blue Bulls: 70 Years of Glory and A Lions Tale, traces the history of this competition from its beginnings up to the end of the 2009 tournament. The core narrative focuses on the history of the tournament, the winners, best players and controversies; and fact and stat boxes list the top try scorers, winners of the cup since its inception, and other statistics to excite all rugby fans