| 2016 Currie Cup First Division | |
|---|---|
| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 12 August – 7 October 2016 |
| Champions | Griffons (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Leopards |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Tries scored | 173 (average 9.6 per match) |
| Top point scorer | George Whitehead (125) |
| Top try scorer | Gene Willemse (8) |
The 2016 Currie Cup First Division was the second tier of the second stage of the 2016 Currie Cup, the 78th edition of this annual South African rugby union competition organised by the South African Rugby Union. It was played between 12 August and 7 October 2016 and featured six teams that qualified through the 2016 Currie Cup qualification competition. The tournament was won by the Griffons for the third time in their history; they beat the Leopards 44–25 in the final played on 7 October 2016.