The Border Bulldogs is a South African professional rugby union team based in East London that participates in the annual Currie Cup competitions.

Border were one of the founding members of the Currie Cup, having been established in 1891, but have only won the prestigious competition twice, in 1932 and 1934.

The dispute was in relation to a perceived lack of transformation at the Bulldogs, who claimed local amateur black players were not good enough for the professional side.

As a result, in June of that year, the BRFU refused to release any of their club players to play for the Bulldogs.

[5] Vodacom Shield Bankfin Nite Series The following players were included in the Border Bulldogs squad for the 2022 Currie Cup First Division:[6] Props Hookers Locks Loose forwards Scrum-halves Fly-halves Centres Wingers Fullbacks