The Lion Cup was a premier domestic rugby union knock-out competition in South Africa. The first Lion Cup was held in 1983 when the Free State took the first title facing Transvaal at Ellis Park. The last season was held in 1994.[1]

Lion Cup
SportRugby union football
Instituted1983
Inaugural season1983
Ceased1994
CountrySouth Africa, Namibia
Most titlesTransvaal 5 titles

Finals results in the Lion Cup

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Lion Champions and Finals Results
Season Champions Runner-up Final result Final venue
1983 Free State Transvaal 24-12 Ellis Park
1984 Western Province Free State 30-22 Newlands
1985 Northern Transvaal Free State 12-10 Bloemfontein
1986 Transvaal Free State 22-12 Bloemfontein
1987 Transvaal Northern Transvaal 24-18 Ellis Park
1988 Western Province Northern Transvaal 24-12 Loftus Versfeld
1989 Western Province Northern Transvaal 21-16 Newlands
1990 Northern Transvaal Western Province 25-12 Loftus Versfeld
1991 Northern Transvaal Natal 62-6 Loftus Versfeld
1992 Transvaal Free State 17-12 Ellis Park
1993 Transvaal Natal 20-11 Ellis Park
1994 Transvaal Western Province 29-20 Ellis Park

See also

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References

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