who won the most currie cups in south africa
Western Province
title: Currie Cup text: the trophy 5 times in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2009; the Free State Cheetahs have won the trophy 3 times in 2005, 2007 and 2016 and the have won the trophy 3 times in 2008, 2010 and 2013. In 2006 the trophy was shared by the Free State Cheetahs and Blue Bulls following their 28-28 all draw in a tense final in Bloemfontein. Whilst these days the competition lags behind Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship (previously the Tri-Nations) in the order of importance, the Currie Cup still holds a special place amongst South African rugby supporters and players, title: Currie Cup text: Currie Cup The Currie Cup tournament is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier domestic competition, South African teams also compete in the international Super Rugby and Pro14 competitions. Steeped in history and tradition, the Currie Cup dates back to 1891. 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. The Currie Cup is one of the oldest title: Currie Cup text: was played to determine the champion. In addition to the winners above, also won the South African Rugby Board Trophy in 1889. This tournament was effectively the precursor to the Currie Cup, which started in 1892. Since the competition became established as an annual competition in 1968 (see History above). Currie Cup The Currie Cup tournament is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier domestic competition, South African teams also compete in the international Super Rugby title: Sunfoil Series text: Sunfoil Series The Sunfoil Series is the main domestic first class cricket competition in South Africa, first contested (as the "Currie Cup") in 1889-90. From 1990-91 it became known as the "Castle Cup", from 1996-97 as the "Supersport Series" and from 2012-13 by The Sunfoil series. The Highveld Lions (formerly Transvaal) have won the title the most times (25, plus four shared titles). Knights were known as the Eagles prior to the 2010-11 season. Teams are awarded points based on the result of the match as follows: In addition, teams earn bonus points based on their performance in the first title: Currie Cup text: in the early 1990s, the Currie Cup has become much more competitive with no team able to carve out an era of dominance like that of WP in the early years or in the 1970s and 1980s. All five of the so-called 'big unions' have won the Currie Cup on at least one occasion in the last 20 years; the Golden Lions (formerly Transvaal) have won the trophy 3 times in 1999, 2011 and 2015; Western Province have won the trophy on six occasions in 1997, 2000, 2001, 2012, 2014, and 2017; the Blue Bulls (formerly Northern Transvaal) have wom