In Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, the Isuzu Southern Kings produced an impressive first half showing against 2018 Guinness PRO14 finalists, the Scarlets, and entered the break 20-15 up thanks to back-to-back tries by Masixole Banda and Yaw Penxe, and two penalty goals by Banda. The Scarlets, in turn, barged over the tryline twice from rolling mauls in the second quarter to add to an earlier penalty goal, which kept them in striking range of the hosts on the scoreboard. The Welshman struck … [Read more...] about So Close for Kings and Victory for Cheetahs
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Another PE Local Joins Springbok Squad
The uncapped trio of Sergeal Petersen (former Grey High School, Eastern Province and Southern Kings wing), Ruhan Nel (centre) and JD Schickerling (lock) were on Saturday named in the Springbok squad of 36 for the 2018 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the United Kingdom and France. Apart from the inclusion of the three uncapped players from DHL Western Province, there were recalls for Gio Aplon (outside back) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf), who captained the Cell C Sharks in Saturday’s Currie … [Read more...] about Another PE Local Joins Springbok Squad
Venue Change for Kings Game
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that the Round 8 Guinness PRO14 fixture between the Isuzu Southern Kings and Leinster Rugby will now be played at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The match will take place at the same date and time, November 4, Kick-Off 14:45 local and 12:45 UK & Ireland (live on SuperSport, Premier Sports and eir sport). The venue change comes due to the early successes of the Kings hosting fixtures at Madibaz Stadium. Madibaz Stadium, which has been … [Read more...] about Venue Change for Kings Game
Hughes to lead Scarlets against Kings
Scarlets will take on Southern Kings in the Madibaz Stadium on Friday 26th October as attention returns to the Guinness PRO14 after the opening rounds of the European campaign. With twelve players on international duty with Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named a much-changed side to take on the Southern Kings on Friday evening. 24-year-old centre Steff Hughes will lead the side with the Scarlets looking for a victory to keep pressure on Leinster who currently top Conference B. Sam … [Read more...] about Hughes to lead Scarlets against Kings
3 Changes to Kings Side Ahead of Scarlets Clash
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids has opted for consistency in his backline after naming an unchanged back seven from the team that last did duty in Italy, against Benetton, a fortnight ago. The team will see three changes in the forwards pack that will take on last season’s finalists, Scarlets, in a Guinness PRO14 Round 7 clash at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday night. Kick-off is at 19h00 SA-time (18h00 UK-time). Loosehead prop, Schalk Ferreira, who … [Read more...] about 3 Changes to Kings Side Ahead of Scarlets Clash
Fresh start could bode well for Kings and Cheetahs after Guinness PRO14 break
The Isuzu Southern Kings, with a new captain in JC Astle, and Toyota Cheetahs will be determined to get off to a fresh start in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as the competition resumes after a revitalising two-week break. The Isuzu Southern Kings will host the Scarlets at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday at 19h00, while the Toyota Cheetahs take on the Cardiff Blues in Bloemfontein on Saturday at 19h15. While the men from Port Elizabeth have won one of their first … [Read more...] about Fresh start could bode well for Kings and Cheetahs after Guinness PRO14 break
Master of the 2018 Sasol GTC2 Championship
Volkswagen Motorsport had much to celebrate after the ninth and final round of the Sasol GTC Championship at Zwartkops on Saturday. Keagan Masters wrapped up the GTC2 Championship in the first race of the day after powering his Volkswagen Advanced Driving Golf GTi to a hard fought win, his eleventh victory this season and Volkswagen’s third consecutive championship in the category. The champion-elect qualified his Golf GTi nearly half a second quicker than his nearest competitor. In the … [Read more...] about Master of the 2018 Sasol GTC2 Championship
Scarlets squad to travel to South Africa
Scarlets will take on Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening as focus returns to the Guinness PRO14. Head Coach Wayne Pivac has named a 26-man squad for the South African adventure, travelling today, Monday 22nd October. Twelve players have linked up with Wales in readiness for the Autumn Series with a further seven unavailable. Lewis Rawlins, James Davies, Jonathan Evans, Aaron Shingler, Tom Prydie and Angus O’Brien are unavailable through injury whilst Kieron Fonotia is … [Read more...] about Scarlets squad to travel to South Africa
There’s a new King in Town
The Isuzu Southern Kings have announced a new captain who will lead the team for the first time in the Guinness PRO14 Round 7 match against Scarlets at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday, October 26. Influential lock JC Astle has taken over the leadership reins from hooker Michael Willemse, who has been become one of the Isuzu Southern Kings’ most recent injury casualties. “We have unfortunately lost Michael Willemse to injury for the foreseeable future, and that is … [Read more...] about There’s a new King in Town
Scarlets look ahead to Friday’s Southern Kings clash
The Scarlets, minus the internationals who link up with Wales, today head to South Africa in readiness for Friday night’s clash, against Southern Kings, as the focus returns to the Guinness PRO14. After what has been a disappointing opener to the Heineken Champions Cup action, with defeats to both Racing 92 and Leicester Tigers, the Scarlets focus must now return to Guinness PRO14 action and keeping hold of the second place position in Conference B. The squad travel to South Africa without … [Read more...] about Scarlets look ahead to Friday’s Southern Kings clash
Two Eastern Province Players in Bok Women’s squad
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer assembled a squad featuring 11 international players in Stellenbosch as the team kick off their preparations on Sunday for their first round of Test matches since the 2014 Women’s Rugby Cup. Included in the 32-member squad are four players from the 2014 showpiece, Nolusindiso Booi, Tayla Kinsey, Fundiswa Plaatjie and Thantaswa Macingwana, while seven capped Springbok Women’s Sevens players, Kirsten Conrad, Nosiphiso Goda, Babalwa Latsha, Zintle … [Read more...] about Two Eastern Province Players in Bok Women’s squad
Maxama, Senekal take top awards at Madibaz sports function
South African field athlete Ischke Senekal and karate ace Gcobani Maxama walked away with the top accolades at the Madibaz Sport gala awards evening in Port Elizabeth tonight. The function was held at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre, where Senekal and Maxama were deserving recipients of the Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year awards respectively after excelling in their respective fields over the past 12 months. In the team category, the SPAR Madibaz netball … [Read more...] about Maxama, Senekal take top awards at Madibaz sports function
BRU Suspended from SARU
The Border Rugby Union (BRU) has been suspended from membership of SA Rugby as a consequence of its dire financial position and on-going administration issues. The decision was taken by the Executive Council (Exco) of SA Rugby at a meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday. It allows SA Rugby to appoint an administrator to take full control of the union’s affairs. The Exco exercised its constitutionally mandated powers relating to the financial affairs of unions. Border first invited SA Rugby … [Read more...] about BRU Suspended from SARU
Xhosa Name for Fijian Flyer
Fijian flyer, Meli Rokoua may have only been in South Africa for just over a week, but he has already been christened with a Xhosa name and is making great strides in building his Afrikaans vocabulary. “Braai” is his new favourite word, and there was no better way to receive a welcome from his new teammates after his long anticipated arrival than a social gathering over a traditional South African barbeque for the Isuzu Southern Kings’ latest arrival. “I’ve had a couple of braais already, … [Read more...] about Xhosa Name for Fijian Flyer
Isuzu Southern Kings go pink for cancer
The Isuzu Southern Kings will be going pink in support of cancer awareness for their Guinness PRO14 Round 7 match against Scarlets at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday, October 26. With October being cancer awareness month in South Africa, the Isuzu Southern Kings will, on a one-off occasion, play the match against Scarlets in pink rugby socks to raise awareness about the fight against cancer. “Cancer is a disease that affects many people in South Africa and across … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings go pink for cancer
