1990 Currie Cup Division A

The 1990 Currie Cup Division A was the top division of the Currie Cup competition, the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa. This was the 52nd season since the competition started in 1889.

Teams

Changes between 1989 and 1990 seasons

withdrew.
were promoted from Division B.

Changes between 1990 and 1991 seasons

The Currie Cup competition was reduced to six teams, with and relegated to the 1991 Currie Cup [Central A] competition.

Competition

There were eight participating teams in the 1990 Currie Cup Division A. These teams played each other twice over the course of the season, once at home and once away. Teams received two points for a win and one points for a draw. The top two teams qualified for the title play-offs. The final was then played at the home venue of the team that finished first during the season.