The 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division was the 73rd season in the competition since it started in 1889 and was contested from July to October 2011. The tournament (known as the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division for sponsorship reasons) is the top tier of South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition. The MTN Golden Lions won the 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division. Competition Regular season and title playoffs There were 8 participating teams in the 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division. These teams played each other twice over the course of the season, once at home and once away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored 4 or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by 7 points or less. Teams were ranked by points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded). The top 4 teams qualified for the title play-offs. In the semifinals, the team that finished first had home advantage against the team that finished fourth, while the team that finished second had home advantage against the team that finished third. The winners of these semi-finals played each other in the final, at the home venue of the higher-placed team. Relegation The 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division will only consist of six teams, so the bottom 2 teams will be relegated to the 2012 Currie Cup First Division. Teams Changes from 2010 None, no teams were relegated. Team Listing Table Fixtures and results Fixtures are subject to change. All times are South African (GMT+2). Compulsory Friendlies Regular season Round one Round two Round three Round four Round Five Round Six Round Seven Round Eight Round Nine Round Ten Round Eleven Round Twelve Round Thirteen Round Fourteen Title Play-Off Games Semi-finals Final Top scorers The following sections contain only points and tries which have been scored in competitive games in the 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division. Top points scorers Last updated: 29 Oct 2011 Source: South African Rugby Union Top try scorers Last updated: 29 Oct 2011 Source: South African Rugby Union Awards See also 2011 Currie Cup First Division 2011 Vodacom Cup 2011 Under-21 Provincial Championship 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship Currie Cup ABSA References External links 2011 2011 in South African rugby union 2011 rugby union tournaments for clubs