The Isuzu Southern Kings have made a giant leap in their efforts of building a competitive team with the signing exciting Irish lock, Jerry Sexton. The 26-year-old Sexton is one of the first inspiring signings for the Isuzu Southern Kings, who are implementing an ambitious recruitment strategy that aims to attract high potential talent. He will be joining the Port Elizabeth-based franchise as of 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2022. The 118kg, 1.95m tall second-rower will be a notable recruit … [Read more...] about Kings Snag Jerry Sexton
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Reduce global reliance on single-use plastics
The Ocean Race will partner with pure water provider Bluewater in a bid to reduce global reliance on single-use plastics. The collaboration builds upon the partnership during the past edition of the race to highlight the broad range of impacts plastic are having on ocean health and biodiversity. The new programme of work, with the official drinking water provider of The Ocean Race, will also explore ways education and science can help advance our understanding of the long-term effects of … [Read more...] about Reduce global reliance on single-use plastics
Eastern Province Rugby Team to Play Boland
Chumani Booi has named 13 local club players in his matchday 22 team to take on Boland side, for their opening Supersport Challenge away fixture for the 2019 season on Sunday 28 April. The match will be played at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London with kick-off at 10h30am, live on Supersport. The Eastern Province team is: (Player first name then surname) Starting XV: 1. Xandre Vos (S. Kings) 2. Tango Balekile (S. Kings) 3. Luvuyo Pupuma (S. Kings) 4. … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Rugby Team to Play Boland
Invite for Girls to Participate in Cricket High Performance Trials
Eastern Province Cricket is calling all U13, U16 and U19 girls to participate in the High- Performance Trials which will take place on 27 and 28 April 2019 from 09:00 at Old Grey Cricket Club. The trials will take the form of a 2-day festival after which girls will be selected for each age group and will then be coached and play matches over a six-week period. The provincial teams in each age group will be selected from these High-Performance groups. For further information contact … [Read more...] about Invite for Girls to Participate in Cricket High Performance Trials
On Earth Day Let’s Look to The Ocean
The Ocean Race is building on its position as the sustainability leader in global sport by announcing a visionary partnership with 11th Hour Racing - the largest of its kind in sport. The legendary round-the-world sailing event and its premier partner will focus on a broad range of initiatives to promote the restoration of ocean health, embedding sustainability in all event operations. As part of this cutting-edge ‘Racing with Purpose’ initiative, the partners have committed to a … [Read more...] about On Earth Day Let’s Look to The Ocean
Time to Muck About
There are only a few times throughout the year when you can completely let go without having to worry about anything. There is one event in the Port Elizabeth region which offers just that. The chance to get as dirty as you like and not even have to clean up. Children love it and more often than not parents and adults are compelled to join in. This Sunday, the 28th of April, the Haval Port Elizabeth Muck Run will give you all of this and more. Competitors who attend the race are required to … [Read more...] about Time to Muck About
Amica de Jager win’s 10th Jendamark Bellbuoy Challenge
The sold out field of participants for the 10th Jendamark Bellbouy Challenge were welcomed to Pollok Beach on Saturday morning to the best swimming conditions the Challenge has ever produced. Nelson Mandela Bay, first stop on the international swimming Open Water World Tour (OWWT), showed off with Mediterranean like conditions for the duration of the 5km swim and even threw in a sprinkling of Bottlenose dolphins to add the cherry on the top to a diverse field of swimmers which included 22% from … [Read more...] about Amica de Jager win’s 10th Jendamark Bellbuoy Challenge
Two Thumpings in Last Games
The Toyota Cheetahs succeeded in sparking a strong finish to the Guinness PRO14 season as they thumped the Dragons 38-13 in Bloemfontein on Saturday in their penultimate pool match to return to winning ways. The Isuzu Southern Kings, meanwhile, battled to contain the Ospreys, who had their sights set on a bonus-point win to stay in the playoff race, albeit temporarily, and they delivered the goods to secure a comprehensive 43-7 victory. The South African sides will wrap up their 2018/19 … [Read more...] about Two Thumpings in Last Games
Eastern Province Cricket Board comes out in support of Donovan May
The Board of Eastern Province Cricket (EPC) has put its full support behind Chairman Donovan May. This follows the signing of a petition by representatives from 27 of EPC’s 78 club members, which called for the resignation of May following his election to the Board of Cricket South Africa (CSA). “It is critical that Donovan May retains his position on the EPC Board otherwise he would automatically have to step down from the CSA Board in terms of the CSA constitution. “That would be a … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Cricket Board comes out in support of Donovan May
Isuzu Southern Kings team for last home game
The Isuzu Southern Kings have named their team that will take on Welsh side, Ospreys, in their last Guinness PRO14 home fixture for the 2018/19 season on Friday night. The match will be played at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium with kick-off at 19h35. After a lengthy period on the sidelines due to injury, former South African Sevens star Sibusiso Sithole will make a long-awaited return to the playing field, making his first appearance for the season in the starting … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings team for last home game
Kings look to please fans against Ospreys
The Isuzu Southern Kings will be unwavering in their determination to give a strong account of themselves in their final match of the season in front of their home fans against the Ospreys at the Madibaz Stadium on Friday. The team came within minutes of registering their third victory of the season last week at the Nelson Mandela University, but a late penalty goal by die Dragons forced them to settle for a draw – a result they will want to make amends for this week. The draw, however, … [Read more...] about Kings look to please fans against Ospreys
Kings Draw
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs were left counting the cost of vital errors in their Guinness PRO14 home matches this weekend, as a late penalty goal allowed the Dragons to force an 18-18 draw against the Isuzu Southern Kings, while the Toyota Cheetahs went down 31-14 against Ospreys. A late penalty against the Isuzu Southern Kings saw them settle for an 18-18 draw against the Dragons in a tight battle at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, after the hosts led 13-8 … [Read more...] about Kings Draw
Ironman 2019 Results – Port Elizabeth 70.3
The Standard Bank 70.3 African Ironman Championship event took place in Port Elizabeth on 7 April 2019. The day was mixed with drama as the swim leg was shortened and saw the tragic death of two swimmers. Top 15 men finishers: Ben HOFFMAN (#2) 07:34:19 Nils FROMMHOLD (#8) 07:40:12 +05:53 Michael WEISS (#15) 07:42:35 +08:16 Eneko LLANOS (#13) 07:44:59 +10:40 Maurice CLAVEL (#4) 07:45:29 +11:09 Andreas DREITZ (#14) 07:45:38 +11:19 Josh AMBERGER (#3) 07:52:19 +18:00 … [Read more...] about Ironman 2019 Results – Port Elizabeth 70.3
Berton Klaasen’s Milestone
A few years ago Berton Klaasen had given up the dream of playing professional rugby when, at the age of 23, he retired from the game. Fast-forward six years, and the workhorse centre is set to make his 50th appearance for the Isuzu Southern Kings this weekend when they take on Dragons in a Guinness PRO14 clash. Klaasen, when he takes to the field at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Sunday, will become only the second player after stalwart prop, Schalk Ferreira, to have … [Read more...] about Berton Klaasen’s Milestone
Dries to Lead Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings second-rower, Andries “Dries” van Schalkwyk, will lead the Port Elizabeth-based side onto the field on Sunday when they take on Welsh side, the Dragons, in the Guinness PRO14 Round 19 match at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Sunday. Kick-off is at 15h00. The experienced 34-year-old will be playing in his 100th Guinness PRO14 match, joining nine other South African-born players to have done so in the championship – namely, Robbie Diack (167), Brett Wilkinson … [Read more...] about Dries to Lead Kings
