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Griffons Rugby Union governs rugby in northern Free State and fields the Currie Cup Griffons from Welkom. The Griffons Rugby Union, established in 1968 after the subdivision of the Orange Free State, oversees rugby in the northern Free State. Based at HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom, it manages the Griffons team competing in the Currie Cup Premier Division after winning promotion in 2024. The union is respected for its community‑focused development programmes that channel talent from towns such as Bethlehem, Parys and Kroonstad into the provincial side.(Base:Welkom; Professional team:Griffons)

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