About SUZUKI GRIQUAS
About the club
Welcome to the home of Suzuki Griquas
We play with heart, pride, and purpose — fuelled by the legacy of those who came before us. Griquas rugby runs in our veins. Never underestimate the men from Kimberley.
Suzuki Griquas – Passion. Pride. Power.
The history of Suzuki Griquas
Griqualand West has played a foundational role in the development of South African rugby. Kimberley was once the unofficial headquarters of the sport, hosting the first inter-town match in 1881 and the first Currie Cup tournament in 1891. Griquas were pioneers — from touring by mule-wagon to Cape Town in 1884, to forming the SA Rugby Football Board in 1889, and scoring South Africa’s first Test try.
Over the decades, Griquas have lifted the Currie Cup three times, with famous victories in 1899, 1911, and the unforgettable 1970 win against Northern Transvaal. They’ve also claimed five Vodacom Cup titles and continued to make their mark in recent years — Currie Cup semi-finalists in 2019 and 2021, finalists in 2022, and winners of the Airline Cup (2023) and SA Cup (2024).
achievements
VICTORY IS IN THE DNA
We have won the Currie Cup three times – in 1899, 1911 and 1970 – and the Vodacom Cup a joint-record five times and most recently SA Cup Champions in 2024.
