With two Momentum One Day Cup home matches still to be played at St George’s Park on Wednesday 20 March vs Dolphins and Saturday 23 March against the Cobras, the Warriors are urging fans to come out and support them in their bid to make the semi finals which will be played towards the end of the month. As it is school holidays the Warriors will be offering a holiday ticket special of R10.00 for both matches. The special is valid for unreserved tickets only and under 12’s can still enjoy the … [Read more...] about Ten Bucks for Two
Sport
The Good Kind of Sellout
Port Elizabeth will confirm its status as the water sports capital of South Africa when the Open Water World Tour (OWWT) comes to town on the 13th of April. The Jendamark Bellbouy Challenge will be the first stop on the OWWT which makes its way to the southern hemisphere for the first time in its history. The OWWT, which generally attracts swimmers from various European countries, will brace the shores of Nelson Mandela Bay for what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive swims of … [Read more...] about The Good Kind of Sellout
Schools Sail into Battle
The 43rd Eastern Cape Interschools Regatta will take place from the Redhouse Yacht Club this weekend the 16th & 17th of March 2019. Dinghy Classes competing include: Junior Schools: Optimist, RS Tera, Mirror, Dabchick, Pico & Gypsy Novice Junior Schools: Optimist, RS Tera, Pico & Topaz High Schools: Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Gypsy, 420, Dabchick, RS Tera, RS Pro & Mirror The first race will take place not before 11:30 on Saturday 16 March 2019. Schools … [Read more...] about Schools Sail into Battle
GRCitWWW and the Isuzu Southern Kings
Today the new owners of the Isuzu Southern Kings, The Greatest Rugby Company in the Whole Wide World (Pty) Ltd (GRC) marked the start of their new journey by announcing their strategy going forward. Speaking at a stakeholder conference the new Chairman of the Isuzu Southern Kings, Loyiso Dotwana, said that the franchise, which is the first black owned one in the country, would be run along key business principles. “Our business model will enable the pooling of resources and talents to … [Read more...] about GRCitWWW and the Isuzu Southern Kings
Ironman – As old as MyPE
The 2019 Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship will be held in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday, 7 April 2019. This popular triathlon which consists of a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike and a 42.2km run is South Africa’s toughest one day race and will see athletes from all over the world participate to hear the words: “You are an IRONMAN!” “The journey between Standard Bank and IRONMAN South Africa began in 2014 and since then we have seen this event and the sport of triathlon grow from strength to … [Read more...] about Ironman – As old as MyPE
White claims City Lodge 3 Beaches Challenge title
Despite the forecast of horrific weather for the Bay, which didn't materalise, a record entry of just under 250 participants took part in Sunday's City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge from Nelson Mandela Bay’s Pollok Beach. Pearson High School scholar, Kyle White, and Summerwood's Robyn Hough, were the individual winners having swum from Pollok Beach to Hobie Beach, exited the water around a transition area about 50m up the beach, swum to Humewood Beach, around a similar beach … [Read more...] about White claims City Lodge 3 Beaches Challenge title
Local Boys off to Windhoek
The South African Under-18 Sevens team is excited to take to the field in the Capricorn Group Sevens Rugby Tournament in Windhoek on Friday and Saturday, with their sights set on defending the title they won for the last three seasons. The team, which is being guided by coach Marius Schoeman, will kick off the competition against the Barbarians on Friday before lining up against Zimbabwe and Namibia in their other pool fixtures on the opening day. The will face Germany and Botswana in … [Read more...] about Local Boys off to Windhoek
St Georges One Day Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the Momentum One Day International between South Africa and Sri Lanka on Wednesday 13 March are on sale and can be purchased at the stadium or on-line at www.ticketpro.co.za Unreserved ticket prices are as follows: Adults R160.00 Scholars R50.00 (12 and over) Pensioners R50.00 Under 12’s FREE (nil value ticket required) Students R100.00 (with valid student card) Reserved ticket prices vary dependent on seat required. The St George’s Park ticket office will … [Read more...] about St Georges One Day Tickets on Sale
One-Of-A-Kind Challenge for Bay Swimmers
Nelson Mandela Bay’s unique duathlon event will show off the 4 main metro beaches this Sunday. Pollok Beach, Hobie Beach, Humewood Beach and Kings Beach are all stops on the relay style duathlon known as the City Lodge 3 Beaches Challenge. Competitors will have to enter the water at Pollok Beach exit to clock in at Hobie and Humewood Beaches and finish the swim at Kings Beach. For those brave competitors who will be competing individually there is a 3km run to finish with as they make their … [Read more...] about One-Of-A-Kind Challenge for Bay Swimmers
San Miguel invites the Kaizer Chiefs for community soccer project
San Miguel, the largest fresh citrus producer and exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, invited the Kaizer Chiefs to come to Addo and run a soccer project for its employees this week. San Miguel South Africa has been running a soccer community project for its employees, ahead of the annual picking season, in the last few years. Eight teams are participating, seven of which are from companies that work with San Miguel in the Addo Valley. And for the eight talented soccer coaches in the area, … [Read more...] about San Miguel invites the Kaizer Chiefs for community soccer project
Five changes for Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Jason Harries will make his first start since December as Cardiff Blues welcome Isuzu Southern Kings to the Arms Park for the first time on Saturday (KO 7.35pm). The former Wales Sevens star made his return to action from a foot injury as a replacement in last week’s clash against Edinburgh, crossing for two tries to inspire the Blues to a dramatic comeback against his former side. The win at Murrayfield saw Wales’ Capital Region leapfrog both Connacht and Ospreys into third place in … [Read more...] about Five changes for Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Momentum One Day Cup
Current log leaders, the Warriors will take on the Multiply Titans in a Momentum One Day Cup match at St George’s Park on Sunday 3 March at 10:00. The in-form Warriors are inviting Nelson Mandela Bay fans to come out to the stadium on Sunday for a family outing to see them in action and in conjunction with media partner AlgoaFM will be offering the first 2000 people tickets at R9.50 which is the AlgoaFM frequency (95.5fm). Children under 12 can enjoy free entry (nil value ticket required … [Read more...] about Momentum One Day Cup
Ntsila And Kruger to Start Against Cardiff Blues
Isuzu Southern Kings’ sturdy loose-forward, Andisa Ntsila, will start in the No 8 jersey for the side when they take on Welsh side, Cardiff Blues, in the last of three tour matches on Saturday night. The Guinness PRO14 Round 17 match will be played at Cardiff Arms Park, kicking off at 21h35 (SA-time). Following the concussion to Ruaan Lerm, who had started the previous two matches, in last week’s match against defending champions, Leinster Rugby, the 25-year-old Ntsila will earn his eighth … [Read more...] about Ntsila And Kruger to Start Against Cardiff Blues
Bader Pretorius
Bader Pretorius may only be a 21-year-old with only four Guinness PRO14 matches under his belt, but he has had his share of challenges which have often placed doubt on his future as a professional rugby player. Just two years ago Pretorius was one of a group of young players whose contracts were culled by the Golden Lions Rugby Union, where he had been plying his trade for the Gauteng side’s junior teams. A further blow was his struggle with injuries, which included two serious ACL (knee) … [Read more...] about Bader Pretorius
Qumbu Legend, Tschops Sipuka, Returns
Legendary racing driver, Tschops Sipuka, will make his return to national circuit racing with Terry Moss Racing and the Audi South Africa team in the 2019 Global Touring Cars (GTC) Championship, beginning this weekend at Dezzi Raceway, Port Shepstone. Having started his racing career with Terry Moss Racing in 1999, six years have passed since the 40-year-old last drove for the Port Elizabeth team but will create a formidable duo with former teammate and last year’s GTC runner-up, Simon … [Read more...] about Qumbu Legend, Tschops Sipuka, Returns
