1995 Rugby World Cup
In 1995 the stadium was one of the host venues for the Rugby World Cup held in South Africa. The stadium hosted three pool games in Pool B. The stadium also hosted one quarter final with France defeating Ireland 36-12. The stadium was then used for the semi final between South Africa and France, with the Springboks winning 19-15 on their way to the nation's first ever Rugby World Cup trophy.
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-27 | Argentina | 18–24 | England | Pool B | 30,000 |
| 1995-05-31 | England | 27–20 | Italy | Pool B | 21,000 |
| 1995-06-04 | England | 44–22 | Western Samoa | Pool B | 20,000 |
| 1995-06-10 | France | 36–12 | Ireland | Quarter Final | 18,000 |
| 1995-06-17 | South Africa | 19–15 | France | Semi Final | 50,000 |
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