Tomorrow at Monigo Stadium Benetton Rugby will play the sixth round of the Guinness PRO14. After two victories against Edinburgh and Ospreys and a good performance against Glasgow, the white and green Lions will face the Southern Kings. The match will start at 20.00 and will be directed by Irish referee Sean Gallagher and assistants Rhys Thomas and Jonathan Hardy. These are the 23 Lions that will take the field. Full back will be Jayden Hayward, on the wings Angelo Esposito and Luca … [Read more...] about Benetton Rugby vs Southern Kings
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Southern Kings to face Benetton
Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids has elected to make minimal changes to his team to face Italian side outfit Benetton Treviso in the GUINNESSPRO14 this weekend, from the one that went down to Dragons last Saturday. The changes come in the backline at centre and at wing while the forward pack, which showed up well in the wet against the Dragons, is retained intact. Right wing Yaw Penxe, who has been an ever-present in the team so far this campaign, is given a rest and Sibusiso Sithole - … [Read more...] about Southern Kings to face Benetton
MAPFRE Dominate Leg Zero
MAPFRE maintained their near-faultless performance in Volvo Ocean Race qualifying – and gave themselves the best possible chance of completing overall victory in the Leg Zero series – as they led the fleet over the finish line on a short opening stage of the final race out of Saint-Malo. MAPFRE maintained their near-faultless performance in Volvo Ocean Race qualifying – and gave themselves the best possible chance of completing overall victory in the Leg Zero series – as they led the … [Read more...] about MAPFRE Dominate Leg Zero
2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race
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Bobby De Wee shines for Southern Kings
A highlight - unnoticed by many - for the Southern Kings this past weekend was the fine performance by lock forward Bobby De Wee in their GUINESSPRO14 Championship clash against Dragons. Included in Coach Deon Davids’ starting XV for the first time this season, De Wee turned in a tough and committed display that saw him make a total of 22 tackles during the match – a stat that saw him share top spot with Josh MacLeod from Scarlets on the official Opta Top Performers list for “Most Tackles Made” … [Read more...] about Bobby De Wee shines for Southern Kings
Ocean Racing Series returns this weekend
Africa’s largest family beach event, the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, returns to Hobie Beach on Sunday for Season 13 with registrations and Premier Membership specials now open. The Series, takes place on mostly alternate Sunday mornings throughout the whole of Summer, and offers something for the whole family with 3 beach events and 4 swim events taking place each race morning starting at 9am and featuring a kids 12 years and under prize giving at 10am and an adult prize giving around … [Read more...] about Ocean Racing Series returns this weekend
Todays Inter-LFA Provincials Fixtures
Thursday 5 October 2017 fixtures for the Northern Areas LFA Gakeem Abraham's/Frank Ownhouse Memorial Inter-LFA Provincial Tournament taking place in Port Elizabeth from 4 to 7 October 2017: Gelvan 1 grounds - 09.00 EL Central u14 v NAFA Elephants u14 Fairview 1 grounds - 10.00 El Central u16 v NAFA u16 Fairview 3 grounds - 10.40 EL Central u12 v NAFA Elephants u12 Fairview 2 grounds - 11.10 EL central u18 v Sol Plaaitjies u18 10.10 EL Central Seniors v Sol Plaaitjies … [Read more...] about Todays Inter-LFA Provincials Fixtures
Inter-LFA Provincial – Port Elizabeth
Gavin Van Rooyen, President of North End Football Association, East London provides this history of the Northern Areas LFA Gakeem Abraham's/Frank Ownhouse Memorial Inter-LFA Provincial Tournament taking place in Port Elizabeth from 4 to 7 October 2017: This is the 10th edition of this tournament involving PE Northern Areas, East London Central, King East, Cape Town Northern Suburbs and Cape District, Kimberley Sol Plaaitjies and a local LFA from the host LFA. The clubs u12, u14, u16, u18 and … [Read more...] about Inter-LFA Provincial – Port Elizabeth
Warriors Team to Play Titans
The Warriors will travel to Benoni for their Sunfoil Series match against the Titans to start on Friday 6 October. Colin Ackermann and Simon Harmer have returned from overseas and have been included in the squad. A 13 man squad has been selected as follows: Colin Ackermann Tladi Bokako Gihahn Cloete Clyde Fortuin Simon Harmer Sisanda Magala Eddie Moore Lesiba Ngoepe Anrich Nortje Jerry Nqolo Lutho Sipamla Jon-Jon Smuts Yaseen Vallie … [Read more...] about Warriors Team to Play Titans
Machine Triumphs
Machine triumphed over Man on Sunday morning as just under 200 teams challenged the Train in the Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Stations. This unique race to Nelson Mandela Bay gives athletes the opportunity to compete against a Metro Train in the only event of it's kind that links the 3 towns which make up the Metro. A record number of teams set off from Port Elizabeth station in near perfect running conditions which got progressively hotter as … [Read more...] about Machine Triumphs
Jackman names team for Southern Kings clash
Dragons Head Coach, Bernard Jackman has named his team that will face the Southern Kings on Saturday evening at Rodney Parade, KO 19:35. This will be their first encounter as the South African side joined the Guinness PRO12 championship along with the Toyota Cheetahs forming a newly named competition, PRO14. The Kings are yet to win a match in the competition so Dragons scrum-half Sarel Pretorius understands that they will be targeting the important win. He said: "They have nothing to lose … [Read more...] about Jackman names team for Southern Kings clash
The ultimate man vs machine challenge
The Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will take place on 1 October 2017. This unique race gives athletes the opportunity to compete against a Metro Train along the scenic route between Port Elizabeth station and Uitenhage station. It’s a community-driven event that draws corporate, social, club and school relay teams. Each team consists of five runners and one mountain bike cyclist. The race is popular for its festive atmosphere and the opportunity to have healthy fun outdoors for athletes … [Read more...] about The ultimate man vs machine challenge
Southern Kings team to take on Newport Gwent Dragons
Back on Northern Hemisphere soil again after a couple of weeks of GUINNESSPRO14 action at home, the Southern Kings today announced their team to take on Newport Gwent Dragons at the Rodney Parade this weekend. Head coach Deon Davids has handed a starting place to Jacques Nel at centre in place of Luzuko Vulindlu who drops to the bench and veteran finisher Alshaun Bock comes in place of Sibusiso Sithole on the left wing. The only other change amongst the backline is injury-enforced and sees … [Read more...] about Southern Kings team to take on Newport Gwent Dragons
Warriors First Home Match
The Warriors will play their first home match of the 2017-2018 season this week when they take on the Cobras in a Sunfoil Series match starting on Thursday 28 September at St George’s Park. A 14 man squad has been selected as follows: Andrew Birch Tladi Bokako Gihahn Cloete Clyde Fortuin Matthew Breetzke Sisanda Magala Eddie Moore Lesiba Ngoepe Anrich Nortje Jerry Nqolo Lutho Sipamla Tabraiz Shamsi Jon-Jon Smuts Yaseen Vallie “Tabraiz is on loan from the Titans as a … [Read more...] about Warriors First Home Match
How the Sport of Yachting Started in Algoa Bay
In 1933, before the breakwater was completed it was the practice of the tugs of Messina Bros., Coles and Searle (Pty) Ltd., to ferry passengers to and from the liners which were anchored offshore in Algoa Bay. The last tug for the day was at 4:30 pm and passengers who missed this tug then had no choice but to either spend the night on board ship or in the bustling little city of Port Elizabeth. Out of this then came the opportunity for an enterprising Port Elizabethan by the name of Bredell … [Read more...] about How the Sport of Yachting Started in Algoa Bay
