Rhino Cup
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 2011 |
| Inaugural season | 2011-12 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Holders | Grizzlies (2023–24) |
| Most titles | TUKS Reds (7 titles) |
| Related competition | Protea Cup |
The Rhino Cup is a semi-professional rugby league competition in South Africa and is the national first division competition. The competition currently consists of eight teams. The current holders are the Grizzlies, who beat the Rabbitohs 37–32 in the 2023–24 Grand Final.[1]
Current teams
| Team[2] | Stadium | City-Area | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brits Bulldogs | Unknown | Unknown | 2010s |
| Centurian Lions | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Delma Dragons | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Fish Eagles | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Nigel Rabbitohs | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Pretoria RLC | University of Pretoria | Pretoria, Gauteng | 2015 |
| Pta Harlequins RLC | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| St Helens Vultures | Unknown | Unknown | 2010s |
Former teams
| Team | Stadium | City-Area | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein Roosters | Unknown | Bloemfontein, Free State | 2013 |
| Grizzlies | Unknown | Unknown | 2010s |
| Huskies Rugby League 1 | HS Birchleigh | Birchleigh, Gauteng | 2013 |
| Middelburg Tigers 1 | Kees Taljaard Stadium | Middelburg, Mpumalanga | 2005 |
| Spartans | Unknown | Unknown | 2010s |
| TUKS Reds | University of Pretoria | Pretoria, Gauteng | 2011 |
| TUKS Blues | University of Pretoria | Pretoria, Gauteng | 2007 |
| Witbank Knights | Puma Park | Witbank, Mpumalanga | 2013 |
See also
References
- ^ "Rhino Cup winners – 17 Feb 2024". South African Rugby League. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Rhino Cup Logs". South African Rugby League. Retrieved 21 November 2024.