The Isuzu Southern Kings confirmed today that a FESTIVAL OF RUGBY is on the cards for their Round 4 Guinness PRO14 match against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, September 22. The Port Elizabeth-based side confirmed on Friday that the match against the Scottish side will be played at the Nelson Mandela University’s (NMU) Madibaz Stadium. The Guinness PRO14 encounter between the two sides will take place at the same date and time, kicking off at 15h00 (SA-time, 14h00 UK time). The venue … [Read more...] about #JoinTheJol Venue Change for Kings vs Warriors Game
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Changes to Isuzu Southern Kings for match against Ulster
The Isuzu Southern Kings (currently last on the log in Conference B) will face Irish side, Ulster (currently second on the log in Conference B), at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday having made four personnel changes and one positional switch to their starting line-up in the first Guinness PRO14 home match of the 2018/19 season. Kick-off is at 14h15. Fullback, Michael Botha, who was ruled out of last weekend's match against Dragons due to a groin injury, will be back in the No15 jersey … [Read more...] about Changes to Isuzu Southern Kings for match against Ulster
PE’s Siya Kolisi says; “Always special against the All Blacks”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi spoke of the great rivalry between the Springboks and the All Blacks on Friday in Wellington and how the South Africans aim to improve every time they run out in a Test. Even though the New Zealanders have ruled recent meetings between the two countries, Kolisi described each fixture between the two sides as something special. The two sides meet on Saturday at 19h35 (09h35 SA time) at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. The All Blacks will clinch the Castle … [Read more...] about PE’s Siya Kolisi says; “Always special against the All Blacks”
High Spirits in Kings Camp
The Isuzu Southern Kings remain in high spirits ahead of their first Guinness PRO14 home match where they will take on Ulster at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday, September 16 (kick-off at 14h15). After opening the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 campaign on the road against Zebre (Italy) and Dragons (Wales), the Eastern Cape side will be hoping to attract a good crowd to kick-off the home campaign in Port Elizabeth. “We are looking forward to being back playing at home in Port Elizabeth,” … [Read more...] about High Spirits in Kings Camp
Eastern Province Vying for Berth in Final
The focus in the Women’s Interprovincial Rugby Competition will fall squarely on the battle for final berths in the A and B Sections as the pool rounds reach a conclusion on Saturday and every point counts with a handful of teams still in the race. A Section log-leaders, Border, will book their sixth home final in a row if they come away with a win or draw against the struggling Free State in Bloemfontein, while Western Province and Eastern Province look set to go head-to-head for the other … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Vying for Berth in Final
Kings and Cheetahs target fresh start at home in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will target fresh starts at home in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they look to recover from slow starts to the tournament in Europe. In Port Elizabeth, the Isuzu Southern Kings will look to build on their encouraging performance last week against the Dragons - in which they went down by only five points - when they take on Ulster. Coach Deon Davids’ men lost both matches against the Irishmen in their debut season last year, but with only … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs target fresh start at home in Guinness PRO14
First Home Game for Kings
On Sunday, in Round 3 of the Guinness Pro14, the Isuzu Southern Kings (B7) will play host to Ulster (B2) (live on SuperSport 1, 14:15 & eir sport 2 & Premier Sports 1, 13:15) in Port Elizabeth. Ulster won a 79-point thriller the first time these two met in South African, at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium last November. They have picked up two late wins to start this campaign and face a Kings side who will take some confidence from their two bonus points in defeat to Dragons Round 2 of the … [Read more...] about First Home Game for Kings
R100K For Northern Areas Charity
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) hosted Urban Run charity race was another massive success this weekend with just under 500 participants taking part and a whopping R100 942.70 being donated to Cleary Estate Cheshire Home in the Northern Areas at the event. The event, now in it's 8th year, is fuelled by Caltex Eastern Cape and is all about bringing people back to the CBD to witness recent urban renewal whilst changing the lives of those less fortunate. Since inception the Urban Run … [Read more...] about R100K For Northern Areas Charity
Dragons Breathe Fire on Kings
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will return to South Africa determined to bounce back from successive defeats in the Guinness PRO14 following an unsuccessful weekend in Wales. The Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting against the Dragons in Newport, with the team suffering a narrow 27-22 defeat, while Ospreys had too much firepower for the Toyota Cheetahs as they registered a 46-14 victory in Swansea. In Newport, the Isuzu Southern Kings were left counting the cost of missed … [Read more...] about Dragons Breathe Fire on Kings
A Wet and Gay Affair
The Port of Port Elizabeth formed part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Urban Run route today. This charity fundraising event involves tackling urban obstacles along the designated route through the city. “The port won the Best Obstacle Course trophy in two consecutive years - in 2016 and 2017 - it is therefore with great expectation that we are once again afforded the opportunity to be part of this prestigious race,” said Rajesh Dana, Port Manager of the Port of PE. Approximately 500 runners … [Read more...] about A Wet and Gay Affair
Moriarty makes debut in Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Dragons Number Eight Ross Moriarty will make his debut as the Men of Gwent battle Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14 at Rodney Parade this afternoon (kick-off 3pm). Moriarty missed the opening game of the season through suspension, but is called up as Head Coach Bernard Jackman makes five changes to his starting line-up for the visit of the South Africans. A new-look front row sees prop Brok Harris and hooker Elliot Dee named, as they pack down with Leon Brown. Lock Matthew … [Read more...] about Moriarty makes debut in Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Kings and Cheetahs aim to get off the mark in Guinness PRO14
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will be determined to get off the mark in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday with an eye on building momentum before returning to South Africa for the next two rounds. The Isuzu Southern Kings will face the Dragons in Newport, and the Toyota Cheetahs will meet the Ospreys in Swansea in their second round of away matches. In Newport, the Isuzu Southern Kings will draw inspiration from their 45-13 victory against the Dragons in Port Elizabeth in March … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs aim to get off the mark in Guinness PRO14
Urban Run Returns
This weekend see the popular Urban Run taking place from the Donkin Reserve,Port Elizabeth, with a whole festival of activity planned. This fun charity obstacle run through the city centre, hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), has raised over R1 million for charity since inception whilst highlighting current urban renewal in the city. Hundreds of fun runners will tackle the city for charity whilst raising funds for Cleary Estate Cheshire Homes in the Northern Areas. The 2018 … [Read more...] about Urban Run Returns
Outstanding Half Marathon Time for Ironman World Champion
The current world record for the half marathon is 58:23 minutes for men, set by Eritrea's Zersenay Tadese on 21 March 2010 at the Lisbon Half Marathon. In Port Elizabeth today - AFTER a 1.9 kilometre swim AND 90 kilometre bike ride - Jan Frodeno from Germany ran the 21.1 kilometre half marathon in 66:33 minutes to be crowned the 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Champion. Frodeno completed the various legs in the following times: 21:53 minutes for the swim; 124:28 minutes for the bike and 66:33 … [Read more...] about Outstanding Half Marathon Time for Ironman World Champion
Eastern Province Defeat Blue Bulls
The scramble for Final berths in the A and B Sections of the Women’s Interprovincial competition will come down to the wire in the final pool round in two weeks after most the sides in the running to finish in the top two on the standings in their respective sections registered vital victories. In the A Section, log-leaders Border overcame a tightly-fought first half against KZN to secure a 27-10 win, which allowed them to retain their place at the top of the log table as they eye their … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Defeat Blue Bulls
