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 two pool games in Pool A. The stadium also hosted one quarter final with England defeating Australia 25–22. The stadium was then used for the semi final between England and New Zealand, with England losing 29–45.
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-25 | South Africa | 27–18 | Australia | Pool A | 51,000 |
| 1995-05-30 | South Africa | 21–8 | Romania | Pool A | 35,000 |
| 1995-06-11 | England | 25–22 | Australia | Quarter Final | 30,000 |
| 1995-06-18 | England | 29–45 | New Zealand | Semi Final | 50,000 |
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