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6 unusual facts about Ellis Park Stadium


2013 Rugby Championship

The Championship was retained by New Zealand after a 38-27 win against South Africa in Ellis Park on 5 October, keeping their 100% winning record in the championship.

The Championship concluded with South Africa hosting New Zealand at the Coca-Cola Park and Argentina hosting Australia at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito.

2014 Rugby Championship

The tournament will continue for seven weeks, which includes two byes, concluding with South Africa v New Zealand at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg and Argentina v Australia.

Brenda Kirk

She was part of the South African team that won the Federation Cup in 1972 after a victory in the final over Great Britain at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ellis Park

Ellis Park Stadium, also known by its sponsored name of Coca-Cola Park, is a stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa

Pat Walkden

She was part of the South African team that won the Federation Cup in 1972 after a victory in the final over Great Britain at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.


2001 in South African sport

11 April - The Ellis Park Stadium Disaster, the worst sporting accident in South African history, resulted in 43 deaths at Ellis Park Stadium in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa during the local derby football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

Allan Musoke

Musoke also played for the African Leopards multinational team, in July 23, 2005, in the 15-30 loss to the South African Students, in Ellis Park, Johannesburg.


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