2006 Currie Cup Premier Division

The 2006 ABSA Currie Cup season was contested from June through to October. The Currie Cup is an annual domestic competition for rugby union clubs in South Africa. The tournament was controversial before it even began, with the Southern Spears saga regarding entry into the Super 14 and Currie Cup continuing.

2006 Currie Cup Premier Division
CountriesSouth Africa
Date23 June – 14 October 2006
ChampionsJoint champions:
Blue Bulls (22nd title)
Free State Cheetahs (3rd title)
Runners-upBlue Bulls

The final was drawn between the Free State Cheetahs and the Blue Bulls 28-all at Vodacom Park. It was the first drawn final since the 1989 season. The 2006 final was the third Free State/Blue Bulls final in succession.

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