The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will be ready for action after a handful of inspiring performances in the last few weeks when they face two Irish Guinness PRO14 playoff contenders, Munster and Connacht, this weekend. The Toyota Cheetahs will hunt their fifth successive victory when they meet Connacht in Galway on Saturday, while the Isuzu Southern Kings will be determined to surprise Munster in Cork on Friday after one win and three narrow defeats in their last four … [Read more...] about SA Teams Irish Challenge
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Where will you be on Sunday?
Africa’s oldest swimming event will form part of the River Mile festival at the Sundays River Cannonville Slipway this Sunday. On Sunday the 95th edition of The River Mile will take place at the beautiful venue. The race is the oldest known open water swimming event in Africa and one of the oldest in the world. Event winners can be tracked all the way back to the first race which was won by Roy Gregory in 1924. On that same day, the team trophy was also competed for. The first 5 swimmers … [Read more...] about Where will you be on Sunday?
Velleman Banned for 3 Weeks
CJ Velleman of the Isuzu Southern Kings faced a Disciplinary Hearing last week and has been banned for a period of three weeks. A Disciplinary Committee met via teleconference in South Africa to consider the red-card decision against Velleman (No 6) of the Isuzu Southern Kings which occurred against the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The player was shown a red card by referee Stuart Berry under Law 9.11 – Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to … [Read more...] about Velleman Banned for 3 Weeks
Kings Prepare for 3 Week Overseas Tour
A 27-man Isuzu Southern Kings touring squad will depart from Port Elizabeth on Monday on a three-week Guinness PRO14 tour of Ireland and Wales. The side begins their tour with a clash against Conference A log leaders, Munster, this Friday at the Irish Independent Park in Cork. Kick-off for this match will be at 21h35 (SA-time). The team will welcome back prop, Pieter Scholtz, who has finished serving a three-match ban following an incident where he made contact with the eye area of an … [Read more...] about Kings Prepare for 3 Week Overseas Tour
Onward and Upward for Charl Crous
Charl Crous, has been appointed as Head of Operations for PRO14 Rugby and will begin work in his new role in June 2019 after spending eight years with the Isuzu Southern Kings in South Africa. Crous has performed the roles of Chief Operations Officer at the Kings and as Group CEO of Eastern Province Rugby Union since 2012 and has overseen all aspects of the professional franchise’s operations in Super Rugby and the Guinness PRO14. The Head of Operations for PRO14 Rugby is a new role, and … [Read more...] about Onward and Upward for Charl Crous
The Kings Gentle Giant
Off the field JC Astle is one of the gentle giants of the Isuzu Southern Kings squad, but on it he takes no prisoners; and his tackling stats are evidence of his commitment and ruthlessness. After 14 rounds of the Guinness PRO14 2018/19 season, the Isuzu Southern Kings captain leads the team statistics for most tackles made by a member of the team after having made a mammoth 164 hits – an average of almost 12 tackles per match. As captain, part of Astle’s philosophy is to lead from the … [Read more...] about The Kings Gentle Giant
CJ Velleman to hear his fate today
A Disciplinary Committee will meet via teleconference in South Africa on Thursday, February 7 to consider the red-card decision against CJ Velleman (No 6) of the Isuzu Southern Kings which occurred against the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The incident occurred in the 63rd minute of the Guinness PRO14 Round 12 fixture at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein where referee Stuart Berry deemed the player to have committed an act of foul play against an opponent (No 7 Junior … [Read more...] about CJ Velleman to hear his fate today
I am Biased, BUT, this 24 hour is an awesome event
The Redhouse Yacht Club is issuing a challenge to all sailing clubs to enter a team at our fun annual endurance team sailing & paddling event to be held over 24 hours at the North End Lake. The Dark Side Team (RYC) holds the course record sailing just over 100 nm (210km). Teams must consist of minimum 6 , maximum 10 persons. Challenge is to see how far your team can sail/paddle in 24 hrs – get your team together now. This sailing challenge is open to all double handed mono hulls eg … [Read more...] about I am Biased, BUT, this 24 hour is an awesome event
Ironkid Today, Ironman Tomorrow
One of the most exciting children’s aquathlon, the Spur IRONKIDS proudly sponsored by Pritt, is set to once again exceed expectations. Entries are now open. The popular children’s event takes place on Saturday, 6 April 2019 at McArthur’s Pool and Leisure Centre. This aquathlon has become one of the most sought-after entries in the city with the event selling out at 1000 children annually. This popular event is a real highlight of the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship weekend. The … [Read more...] about Ironkid Today, Ironman Tomorrow
Kings and Cheetahs Teams Named
Fijian flyer, Meli Rokoua, will get a starting berth for the Isuzu Southern Kings when the team takes on the Toyota Cheetahs in a Guinness PRO14 Round 12 encounter at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids named his match-day 23 squad on Friday which travels to the Free State for the second of three South African derbies between the two teams. Rokoua, who was instrumental in the Isuzu Southern Kings’ fightback and win over Edinburgh … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs Teams Named
The Battle of the Props
Isuzu Southern Kings prop Schalk Ferreira will be playing in his 30th Guinness PRO14 match should he get selected in the team that will take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 34-year-old front-rower is by a mile the most capped Isuzu Southern Kings player in the team’s record books, being the longest-serving player since 2013 where he has amassed 63 caps in total – the most by any player at the franchise. He is the side’s third-most capped player in the Guinness PRO14 … [Read more...] about The Battle of the Props
Clash of the Speedsters
Sparks are set to fly when speedsters Rabz Maxwane and Yaw Penxe turn up the heat in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings in Bloemfontein, especially considering a nail-biting finish between them a fortnight ago, and exciting victories last weekend. One of the main battles is expected to be between Toyota Cheetahs flyer Maxwane, who is in first position on the top-try scorer’s list with 10, and the Isuzu Southern Kings’ Penxe, whose … [Read more...] about Clash of the Speedsters
Getting hot in the Ocean
Port Elizabeth’s one of a kind beach event is heading into the home stretch and the competition is getting fierce. The aQuelle Ocean Racing Series continues with race day eight on Sunday the 3rd of February. With seven races already behind us the favourites for the season long overall categories are now becoming clear. In the 2km swim, brother and sister combo Paige and Slater Black are looking good to win their respective divisions with both winning every race they have participated in so … [Read more...] about Getting hot in the Ocean
Cheetahs and Kings Double
It was memorable Guinness PRO14 weekend for the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs as they produced the goods to secure rewarding victories against Edinburgh and Zebre Rugby Club respectively. In Port Elizabeth, a try in the dying minutes by Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe steered them to a bonus-point 25-21 victory in on Saturday evening for their first win against Edinburgh. Earlier on Saturday, the Toyota Cheetahs created opportunities at will and capitalised on them … [Read more...] about Cheetahs and Kings Double
2nd Triumph for Southern Kings
ISUZU SOUTHERN KINGS (13) 25 EDINBURGH RUGBY (7) 21 The Isuzu Southern Kings earned their second win of the Guinness PRO14 2018/19 season when they came from behind to snatch a 25-21 victory over Scottish side, Edinburgh Rugby, at Madibaz Stadium on Saturday night. It was again another never-say-die effort by the Port Elizabeth-based side, but this time instead if coming agonisingly close, the Isuzu Southern Kings were rewarding with their second win of the season – and also their … [Read more...] about 2nd Triumph for Southern Kings
