Port Elizabeth’s Kwaru Rugby Club were crowned the Women’s club champions in Cape Town on Sunday after defeating Fort Hare 19-7 at Langa Sports Grounds in the fifth edition of the tournament. Middelburg won the Plate Final after delivering a well-balanced display for a 43-0 victory against the George Lilies. The tournament, which featured the best nine clubs from across the country, battled it out in the two-day tournament on Saturday and Sunday, which culminated in the respective … [Read more...] about Kwaru crowned Women’s club champions
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Venue Change for Isuzu Southern Kings V Scarlets
The Isuzu Southern Kings have confirmed a change of venue for their Guinness PRO14 Round 7 fixture against Scarlets on Friday, October 26, will be played at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium. The match kicks off at 19h00. The match had initially been scheduled to be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where the Isuzu Southern Kings play most of their home matches. The Isuzu Southern Kings played their most recent home match against Glasgow Warriors at Madibaz Stadium, … [Read more...] about Venue Change for Isuzu Southern Kings V Scarlets
Start of NMB Open Water Swimming Season
The Nelson Mandela Bay Aquatics (NMBA) open water swimming season kicked off on Sunday morning with the first round of the provincial Swim Series taking place at the pristine Marina Martinique, home of the SA Open Water Swimming National Championships in 2019. Over 100 swimmers from around the Eastern Cape took full advantage of the opportunity to secure early qualification times for the season with great swimming conditions on the morning with water temperatures permitting wetsuit legal … [Read more...] about Start of NMB Open Water Swimming Season
PE Ocean Swim Joins Open Water World Tour
Nelson Mandela Bay has confirmed its status as the watersport capital of South Africa with the announcement that the Jendamark Bell Buoy Challenge has been included as the first stop on the Open Water World Tour next year. The 5km ocean swimming race, which celebrates its 10th edition in 2019, will see hundreds of local and international swimmers taking to the waters off Port Elizabeth’s Pollok Beach on Saturday, April 13. Event organiser Michael Zoetmulder said the inclusion of the Indian … [Read more...] about PE Ocean Swim Joins Open Water World Tour
3 Injury Concerns after defeat
While the Isuzu Southern Kings are on a week’s break before resuming their preparations for their next Guinness PRO14 match at home on October 26, the side’s medical team will be working hard to ensure players recover well over the next few weeks. The Port Elizabeth-based side returned home early this week from Italy, following their 5-28 defeat to Benetton in Treviso, with an additional three injury concerns. Hooker and captain Michael Willemse, lock Bobby de Wee and flanker CJ Velleman … [Read more...] about 3 Injury Concerns after defeat
Kings and Cheetahs Return to SA With …..
NOTHING.... The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will return home disappointed after falling short in their attempts to register away wins on their second tour to Europe this season in the Guinness PRO14. The Isuzu Southern Kings went down 28-5 against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday, while the Toyota Cheetahs suffered a 37-21 defeat against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday. The Isuzu Southern Kings’ ill-discipline and their struggle to contain the powerful Benetton forwards … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs Return to SA With …..
Tough Currie Cup for Eastern Province
The SWD Eagles delivered a dominant display against Eastern Province in Port Elizabeth for their bonus-point 36-7 victory, which allowed them to top the log for a home semi-final and possible home final. Adri Jacobs starred for the side as he scored two of their four tries, while Eastern Province’s efforts were limited to one converted try in the second half. Eastern Province 7 (0) SWD Eagles 36 (19) Eastern Province – Try: Riaan Arends. Conversion: Ruben De Vos. SWD Eagles – … [Read more...] about Tough Currie Cup for Eastern Province
Siya Kolisi says that Springboks ready to give all against All Blacks
The Springboks know how much Saturday’s match against the All Blacks mean for South African supporters, and that’s why they will give it their all at Loftus Versfeld, according to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Kolisi spoke to the media at the team hotel in Pretoria on the eve of the big Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash, which is the last fixture of the competition for both countries. The match at Loftus, which will take place before a capacity crowd of close to 50,000 people, is also … [Read more...] about Siya Kolisi says that Springboks ready to give all against All Blacks
Three Changes to Isuzu Southern Kings Team
The Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has made three changes to his starting XV that will be taking on Benetton in Round 6 of the Guinness PRO14 at Stadio Monigo in Treviso on Saturday. Kick-off is at 20h00. While the backline remains unchanged from the one that faced Scarlets in Llanelli last week, the forwards pack will see two injury-enforced changes and one rotational switch for the team that will face Benetton on Saturday. Loosehead prop Justin Forwood will get a start in … [Read more...] about Three Changes to Isuzu Southern Kings Team
Dream Start for Michael Botha
The meteoric rise of exciting Isuzu Southern Kings fullback, Michael Botha, embodies Eastern Cape franchise’s vision – providing opportunities and retaining local talent in the region. At the start of this year, little did the 21-year-old from rural Matatiele know how quickly his rugby career would escalate – from playing Varsity Cup for the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz side to now being in the world stage of Guinness PRO14 rugby. “I only played two and a half games for the Madibaz … [Read more...] about Dream Start for Michael Botha
Say our name Baby! EP are Number ONE
Eastern Province took top honours in the Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday as they defeated the Golden Lions 18-10 in a competitive final match, which brought down the curtain on an exciting 2018 tournament. The boys from the Eastern Cape started the clash strongly with a try by Serue Serue and penalty goal by Wessie Odendaal earning them an 11-0 lead. Hosts, the Golden Lions, bounced back with intent after the break, as they retained … [Read more...] about Say our name Baby! EP are Number ONE
Betting Man? Would you bet on EP winning this one?
The pool stages of the Currie Cup First Division will reach an exhilarating conclusion this weekend, with the semi-final venues and the last team to book their place in the top four set to be determined. Eastern Province will host the SWD Eagles in the final pool match at Despatch Rugby Club on Saturday where the visitors will be the overwhelming favourites given their impressive form this season in which they suffered only one defeat. With Eastern Province entering the match with nothing … [Read more...] about Betting Man? Would you bet on EP winning this one?
Kings and Cheetahs Seek Overseas Wins
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will look to finish their second trip to Europe on a winning note this weekend as they line up against Edinburgh and Benetton respectively in their round six Guinness PRO14 clashes. Saturday’s match between the Isuzu Southern Kings and Benetton in Treviso is expected to be equally exciting, as the visitors are determined to bounce back from a disappointing 54-14 defeat and to register their first ever away victory in the competition, while the … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs Seek Overseas Wins
Eastern Province Remain Unbeaten
The Golden Lions, Eastern Province and the Griffons delivered another round of strong performances in the second round of the Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week for Under-15’s on Tuesday at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg to remain the only unbeaten teams in the competition. Hosts, the Golden Lions, and Eastern Province earned back-to-back wins as they defeated the Pumas 24-22 and Western Province 28-26 respectively, while the Griffons drew 15-15 against neighbours, the Leopards, in a tightly … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Remain Unbeaten
Victory for Eastern Province Rugby
The Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week for Under-15s got off to an exciting start at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday with a mixture of big wins and tight encounters creating a thrilling spectacle for fans. A total of 47 tries and 303 points were scored on the opening day as the 14 teams took to the field in seven entertaining matches, with Western Province, Eastern Province, the Griffons, Golden Lions, Pumas, Border and Griquas emerging victorious. In the North-South derby, … [Read more...] about Victory for Eastern Province Rugby
