Results
| SA Cup | 03/28 13:00 | - |
Valke
v
Griquas
|
W | 25-66 | |
| SA Cup | 03/21 13:00 | - |
Griquas
v
Leopards
|
- | View | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 06/09 13:00 | 14 |
Griquas
v
Pumas
|
L | 17-27 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 06/02 13:00 | 13 |
Griquas
v
Western Province
|
W | 38-29 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 05/27 11:30 | 12 |
Cheetahs
v
Griquas
|
D | 29-29 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 05/20 11:00 | 11 |
Griffons
v
Griquas
|
W | 21-47 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 05/13 13:05 | 10 |
Griquas
v
Blue Bulls
|
L | 20-40 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 05/05 13:30 | 9 |
Griquas
v
Golden Lions
|
W | 25-21 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 04/29 11:30 | 8 |
Natal Sharks
v
Griquas
|
L | 24-6 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 04/23 12:00 | 7 |
Griquas
v
Griffons
|
W | 42-27 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 04/16 14:05 | 6 |
Golden Lions
v
Griquas
|
W | 18-25 | |
| Currie Cup Premier Division | 04/07 15:00 | 5 |
Blue Bulls
v
Griquas
|
L | 40-3 |
Wikipedia - Griquas (rugby union)
Griquas (known as the Windhoek Draught Griquas for sponsorship reasons since April 2022) are a South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament. Their home ground is Griqua Park in Kimberley and they draw their players mostly from Northern Cape Province. They have won the Currie Cup three times – in 1899, 1911 and 1970 – and the Vodacom Cup a joint-record five times.
History
The rugby team was established in 1886 in the then British colony of Griqualand West. Five years later, during the 1891 British Lions tour to South Africa, Griqualand West played the British Lions in Kimberley. Although they lost 3–0, the British presented the team with the Currie Cup, as they thought that Griqualand West produced the best performance out of the provincial games on their tour. The Currie Cup became South Africa's domestic prize, and Griqualand West first won it in 1899. Griqualand West subsequently won the Currie Cup again in 1911. After the introduction of official annual championships in 1969, Griqualand West won the final the next season, defeating Northern Transvaal 11–9 to claim their third title. Since then, Griquas have not won the Currie Cup.
The majority of Griquas supporters hail from the Northern Cape province of South Africa, most notably in and around Kimberley, where the team plays their home games. Their traditional rivals are Western Province, a rivalry that stems back to the earliest days of the Currie Cup, when Griqualand West were a dominant force in South African rugby. Since the 1970s, a friendly rivalry has also developed with neighbours the Free State Cheetahs in what has become known as the 'central derby'. Griquas are nicknamed the "Peacock Blues".
Griquas play in the Currie Cup, which is the premier domestic rugby competition in South Africa. They have also competed in the Super Rugby competition in the past. The team's home ground is the Tafel Lager Park, which has a capacity of 16,000 spectators.
The team's name comes from the Griqua people, who are a mixed-race group that originated in the early 19th century in the region that is now known as the Northern Cape. The team's logo features a Griqua warrior, which symbolizes the team's fighting spirit and determination.
Griquas have a loyal fan base and are known for their passionate support. The team's colors are orange and white, which are the colors of the Northern Cape flag. Griquas have produced many talented players over the years, including Springbok legends like Os du Randt and Gysie Pienaar.
Overall, Griquas are a proud and historic rugby union team that has played an important role in South African rugby. They continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the Currie Cup and are a team that is respected by rugby fans across the country.