1992 Currie Cup Central A
| 1992 Currie Cup Central A | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 2 May – 5 September 1992 |
| Champions | Western Transvaal |
| Runners-up | Border |
| Matches played | 12 |
The 1992 Currie Cup Central A was the second division of the Currie Cup competition, the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa. This was the 54th season since the competition started in 1889.
Teams
Location of teams in 1992 Currie Cup Division A
| 1992 Currie Cup Central A |
|---|
| Border |
| Eastern Transvaal |
| Northern Free State |
| Western Transvaal |
Changes between 1991 and 1992 seasons
- Border were promoted from the 1991 Currie Cup Central B to the Currie Cup Central A.
- Eastern Transvaal were initially relegated from Currie Cup Central A to the 1992 Currie Cup Central B. However, following the merger of all rugby governing bodies in South Africa, Western Province League were dissolved and Eastern Transvaal retained their place in Currie Cup Central A.[1][2]
Changes between 1992 and 1993 seasons
- None
Competition
There were four participating teams in the 1992 Currie Cup Central A 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 Central A competition played off against the winner of the Central B competition for the Bankfin Cup.[3]
In addition, all the Currie Cup Central A teams also played in the 1992 Currie Cup / Central Series.
Log
| 1992 Currie Cup Central A | |||||||||||
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Transvaal | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 149 | 96 | +53 | 8 | ||
| 2 | Border | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 93 | +21 | 8 | ||
| 3 | Northern Free State | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 143 | 112 | +31 | 6 | ||
| 4 | Eastern Transvaal | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 64 | 169 | –105 | 2 | ||
| Western Transvaal qualified to the Bankfin Cup final. Eastern Transvaal qualified for the promotion/relegation play-off game. * 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
Round one
| 2 May 1992 | Eastern Transvaal | 9–39 | Northern Free State | Bosman Stadium, Brakpan | ||
| Report[4] |
| 2 May 1992 | Western Transvaal | 12–6 | Border | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | ||
| Report[5] |
Round two
| 16 May 1992 | Border | 26–14 | Eastern Transvaal | Basil Kenyon Stadium, East London | ||
| Report[6] |
| Bye/s: Northern Free State, Western Transvaal |
Round three
| 22 May 1992 | Northern Free State | 19–12 | Western Transvaal | Welkom | ||
| Report[7] |
| Bye/s: Border, Eastern Transvaal |
Round four
| 5 June 1992 | Eastern Transvaal | 6–22 | Western Transvaal | Bosman Stadium, Brakpan | ||
| Report[8][9] |
| 6 June 1992 | Border | 25–19 | Northern Free State | East London
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| Report[10][11] |
Round five
| 19 June 1992 | Western Transvaal | 36–25 | Northern Free State | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | ||
| Report[12] |
| 20 June 1992 | Eastern Transvaal | 13–9 | Border | Bosman Stadium, Brakpan | ||
| Report[13] |
Round six
| 3 July 1992 | Northern Free State | 23–3 | Eastern Transvaal | Welkom | ||
| Report[14] |
| Bye/s: Border, Western Transvaal |
Round seven
| 31 July 1992 | Western Transvaal | 50–19 | Eastern Transvaal | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | ||
| Report[15] |
| 1 August 1992 | Northern Free State | 18–27 | Border | Welkom | ||
| Report[16] |
Round eight
| 29 August 1992 | Border | 21–17 | Western Transvaal | East London
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| Report[17] |
| 29 August 1992 | Stellaland | 24–15 | Eastern Free State | Lichtenburg | ||
| Report[18] |
Final
The winner of the Central A competition played off against the winner of the Central B competition for the Bankfin Cup.
| 5 September 1992 | Western Transvaal | 40–21 | Boland | Potchefstroom | ||
| Report[19] |
- Western Transvaal won the 1992 Bankfin Cup.
Relegation play-offs
As a result of the play-offs, Eastern Transvaal remained in the Currie Cup Central A for 1993, while Boland remained in the Currie Cup Central B for 1993.
| 11 September 1992 | Eastern Transvaal | 27–9 | Boland | Brakpan | ||
| Report[20] |
See also
- 1992 Currie Cup
- 1992 Currie Cup / Central Series
- 1992 Currie Cup Central B
- 1992 Currie Cup Central / Rural Series
- 1992 Currie Cup Rural A & B
- 1992 Currie Cup Rural B
- 1992 Lion Cup
References
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- ^ "Vaarwel aan WP-Liga, Wynland en Sara". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 14 January 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.
- ^ "NOVS klop Duiwels". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 2 May 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ "Weste en Grens ploeter in koue wind". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 4 May 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ "Grens wen maklik". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 18 May 1992. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Noord-Vrystaat bo". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 23 May 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ "Bolanders druk drie keer". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 6 June 1992. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "WTvl klop OTvl met 22-6". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 6 June 1992. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Grens eindig te sterk". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 8 June 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ "Grens veg terug en klop NOVS". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 8 June 1992. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Hare skitter in sege". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 20 June 1992. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Boland blink in nat weer". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 22 June 1992. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Perses seëvier". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 4 July 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "WT neem voorsprong". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 1 August 1992. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Grens klop NOVS". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 3 August 1992. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Grens op wenpad". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 31 August 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Stellaland klop OOVS". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 31 August 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Bolanders stel teleur". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 7 September 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Rooi Duiwels troef Wynboere met inklim-rugby". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 12 September 1992. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.