The 2004 Vodacom Cup was the 7th edition of this annual domestic cup competition. The Vodacom Cup is played between provincial rugby union teams in South Africa from the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions.
Competition
There were seven teams participating in the 2004 Vodacom Cup competition and another seven teams participating in the 2004 Vodacom Shield competition. Teams would play all the other teams in their competition once over the course of the season, 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 score four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams losing a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).
The top two teams in each competition qualified for the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, the teams that finished first in each competition had home advantage against the teams that finished fourth and the teams that finished second in each competition had home advantage against the teams that finished third. The winners of these semi-finals then played each other in the final.
All the teams in the Vodacom Shield competition rejoined the Vodacom Cup competition for 2005.
Teams
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Location of teams in
2004 Vodacom Cup and
2004 Vodacom Shield Vodacom Cup
Vodacom Shield Changes from 2003
- Boland Cavaliers got relegated from the Vodacom Cup to the Vodacom Shield.
- Border Bulldogs got promoted from the Vodacom Shield to the Vodacom Cup.
Team Listing
The following teams took part in the 2004 Vodacom Cup competitions:
Vodacom Cup |
Team | Stadium/s |
Border Bulldogs | Absa Stadium, East London |
Queen's College, Queenstown |
Falcons | Bosman Stadium, Brakpan |
Pam Brink Stadium, Springs |
Golden Lions | Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg |
RAU Stadium, Johannesburg |
Eldorado Park Stadium, Johannesburg |
Leopards | Olën Park, Potchefstroom |
Schweizer-Reneke |
Blue Bulls | Securicor Loftus, Pretoria |
HM Pitje Stadium, Mamelodi |
Natal | Kings Park Stadium, Durban |
Free State Cheetahs | Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein |
Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Botshabelo |
Vodacom Shield |
Team | Stadium/s |
Boland Cavaliers | Boland Stadium, Wellington |
Caledon Sports Grounds, Caledon |
Griffons | North West Stadium, Welkom |
Bethlehem |
Western Province | Newlands Stadium, Cape Town |
Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch |
Bellville South |
Mighty Elephants | EPRU Stadium, Port Elizabeth |
Central Grounds, Uitenhage |
Pumas | @lantic Park, Witbank |
SWD Eagles | Outeniqua Park, George |
Rosemore Stadium, George |
Griquas | Griqua Park, Kimberley |
Vodacom Cup
Table
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Difference | Tries For | Tries Against | Try Bonus | Losing Bonus | Points |
1 | Golden Lions | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 267 | 145 | +122 | 35 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 29 |
2 | Free State Cheetahs | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 249 | 162 | +87 | 30 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
3 | Blue Bulls | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 231 | 186 | +45 | 34 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
4 | Falcons | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 206 | 232 | -26 | 28 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
5 | Natal | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 145 | 179 | -34 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
6 | Border Bulldogs | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 135 | 224 | -89 | 15 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
7 | Leopards | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 146 | 251 | -105 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
The top 4 teams qualified for the Vodacom Cup Semi-Finals.
Points breakdown: *4 points for a win *2 points for a draw *1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less *1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match |
Results
Round one
Round two
Round three
Round four
Round Five
Round Six
Round Seven
Semi-finals
Final
Winners
Vodacom Shield
Table
| 2004 Vodacom Shield Table | |
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Difference | Tries For | Tries Against | Try Bonus | Losing Bonus | Points |
1 | Boland Cavaliers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 156 | 100 | +56 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
2 | SWD Eagles | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 164 | 151 | +13 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
3 | Pumas | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 183 | 133 | +50 | 27 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
4 | Western Province | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 169 | 185 | -16 | 22 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
5 | Griquas | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 152 | 130 | +22 | 21 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
6 | Mighty Elephants | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 165 | 203 | -38 | 19 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
7 | Griffons | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 153 | 240 | -87 | 20 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
The top 4 teams qualified for the Vodacom Shield Semi-Finals.
Points breakdown: *4 points for a win *2 points for a draw *1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less *1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match |
Results
Round one
Round two
Round three
Round four
Round Five
Round Six
Round Seven
Semi-finals
Final
Winners
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