2018 Currie Cup Premier Division
domestic rugby union competition
The 2018 Currie Cup Premier Division was the top tier of the 2018 Currie Cup, the 80th edition of the annual South African rugby union competition organised by the South African Rugby Union. It was played between 17 August and 27 October 2018 and featured the same seven teams as in 2017.
The competition was won by the Sharks, who beat Western Province 17–12 in the final played on 27 October 2018.
Competition rules and information
There were seven participating teams in the 2018 Currie Cup Premier Division. They played each other once during the pool stage, either at home or away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).
The top four teams in the pool stage qualified for the semifinals, which were followed by a final.
Teams
The teams that played in the 2018 Currie Cup Premier Division are:
Pool stage
Standings
The final log for the 2018 Currie Cup Premier Division was:
Round-by-round
The table below shows a team's progression throughout the season.
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