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Southern Kings announce team to play Leinster Rugby on Saturday, 16 September 2017

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Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids indulged in minimal tinkering to his squad when he, earlier today, announced the 23 players to face up to Leinster in a historic GUINESSPRO14 clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. It will be the Kings first home match in the competition as well as the first time that GUINESSPRO14 matches are played on South African soil and hooker Micheal Willemse will once again have the honour of leading the team onto the field while centre Luzuko Vulindlu will be … [Read more...] about Southern Kings announce team to play Leinster Rugby on Saturday, 16 September 2017

First PRO14 Meeting on South African Ground

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History will be made once again this weekend when South Africa hosts its first-ever Guinness PRO14 matches as the Southern Kings entertain Leinster in Port Elizabeth before the Toyota Cheetahs host Zebre in Bloemfontein. Both South African teams will be looking to make a promising start as they play their first home games of the campaign after their opening tours of the UK and Ireland in Rounds 1 & 2. Six teams enter in Round 3 with undefeated records with champions Scarlets joined by … [Read more...] about First PRO14 Meeting on South African Ground

1st and 3rd for PE Drivers

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It was another good day at the office for the Engen Xtreme team in the Sasol GTC Africa at Killarney on Saturday, with drivers Michael Stephen and Simon Moss powering their Audi A3s to first and third respectively in Round Seven of the 2017 championship. Championship leader Stephen finished second in race one behind Gennaro Bonafede but managed to turn the table on the Sasol GTC Racing driver in race two. Moss was a model of consistency with a pair of third place finishes. “The weekend … [Read more...] about 1st and 3rd for PE Drivers

Leinster Debut against Southern Kings at Home

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The Southern Kings arrived back in Johannesburg on Monday morning, 11 September after a two-week tour of Wales and Ireland to get their debut domestic season in the Guinness Pro14 competition underway. “Both props Ettienne Swanepoel and Rossouw De Klerk will unfortunately not be available for the next match against Leinster on Saturday, 16 September since they failed their mandatory head impact assessments (HIA’s). Both suffered blows to the head and in Ettienne’s case he was knocked … [Read more...] about Leinster Debut against Southern Kings at Home

Are you South Africa’s Next Motor Racing Talent?

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Volkswagen and Motorsport South Africa are once again partnering in a bid to find South Africa’s next racing talent. The search is back on after a successful run last year which saw Jonathan Mogotsi winning the inaugural Volkswagen Driver Search competition. “We are very pleased with Jonathan’s performance in the Engen Volkswagen Cup, especially because he is a product of the Volkswagen Driver Search competition. South Africa has immense talent and we want to find and nurture our country’s … [Read more...] about Are you South Africa’s Next Motor Racing Talent?

Southern Kings name team to face Connacht

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Having spent the week preparing in Galway, Ireland, the Southern Kings have made just one change to their team for tomorrow night's Guinness PRO14 game with Connacht at the Sportsground. After the Southern Kings opening-round loss to champions Scarlets, head coach Deon Davids has promoted scrum-half Godlen Masimla to the starting XV with Rudi van Rooyen named on the bench. The team will be again captained by Michael Willemse while out-half Kurt Coleman, winger Yaw Penxe and No 8 Andisa … [Read more...] about Southern Kings name team to face Connacht

O’Halloran in Connacht starting team for historic clash with Southern Kings

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Tiernan O'Halloran returns to action for Connacht in their Guinness PRO14 clash against South African side the Southern Kings in the Sportsground on Saturday at 7.35pm. O'Halloran is named at full-back in a side that sees three changes from the XV that started the opening round game against Glasgow Warriors. Inside centre Tom Farrell and flanker Sean O'Brien are also included in the starting fifteen with Eoin Griffin and Eoghan Masterson taking their places among the replacements. In a … [Read more...] about O’Halloran in Connacht starting team for historic clash with Southern Kings

Get your Southern Kings Guinness Pro14 Rugby Tickets HERE

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Southern Kings rugby fans in particular and Eastern Cape rugby fans in general are in for a treat and will be able to watch their favourite team against world class opponents as the Guinness PRO14 comes to South Africa, with tickets to this exciting new addition to the rugby calendar available immediately. The Southern Kings will be in action in the magnificent Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium no less than 10 times, taking on the best teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy, as well as a … [Read more...] about Get your Southern Kings Guinness Pro14 Rugby Tickets HERE

THIS Body is on it’s way to the UK

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Afri-Save Director, Munir Jeeva, is a huge supporter of sports and culture in South Africa, so when he was given the chance to assist a local bodybuilder attending a PCA bodybuilding championship in the United Kingdom, he readily agreed. The PCA Bodybuilding competition will be held at Birmingham Town Hall on 22 October, where winners stand a chance to win huge cash prizes with a Mr & Ms Midlands title up for grabs. The 2017 Physical Culture Association Qualifier will feature all PCA … [Read more...] about THIS Body is on it’s way to the UK

Young Port Elizabeth sailors head for TSL Launch in Cape Town

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The Eastern Cape will send one of the youngest teams to compete in this weekend’s national Team Sailing League launch at the Milnerton Aquatic Club in Cape Town. A total of 11 of the 16 sailors entered from the region are under 18 years old and more than half of those are women. “Of the 11, there are three competitors who have made their way through the Eastern Cape Lotto and Metro Wind-funded Schools Learn to Sail programme. Hlombe Mali (Herbert Hurd Primary School), Storm Daniels and … [Read more...] about Young Port Elizabeth sailors head for TSL Launch in Cape Town

Watch the Southern Kings Live in their Pro14 Debut

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SuperSport has acquired the broadcast rights, which include a range of matches in the re-designed tournament which now boasts participation by the Kings and Currie Cup champions the Toyota Cheetahs. The Kings debut against Pro14 champions the Scarlets of Wales in Llanelli on Saturday (SS1, 6.30pm). The Cheetahs’ opening match in the ground-breaking Guinness PRO14 tournament, against Ulster in Belfast, will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1 this weekend (Friday, 8.35pm), the broadcaster … [Read more...] about Watch the Southern Kings Live in their Pro14 Debut

Strong Southern Kings Side for Scarlets Clash

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Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids, named a strong side on Thursday that will take on the Scarlets in the opening match of the Guinness PRO14 Championship. The Southern Kings will face the defending Guinness PRO14 champions at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday when they play in their first match of the 2017/18 season. Davids will field an experienced team which includes players who have plied their trade in the Guinness PRO14 previously as well as the Vodacom Super Rugby … [Read more...] about Strong Southern Kings Side for Scarlets Clash

Historic Weekend Ahead for Southern Kings and Cheetahs

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A truly historic chapter will be written this weekend when the first-ever Guinness PRO14 season kicks off after the addition of the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings from South Africa. As this world class Championship continues to raise the bar, the introduction of the Cheetahs and the Kings makes the Guinness PRO14 a global tournament. Round 1 also marks the first games played under the new Conference format which sees each team play home and away against clubs in their own Conference … [Read more...] about Historic Weekend Ahead for Southern Kings and Cheetahs

Exciting New Sailing League Challenges Corporates, Schools, Universities and Clubs

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Head-to-head battles out on the water are set to become the latest trend in corporate events with the launch of the new SA Sailing Team Sailing League. School and varsity showdowns and women’s challenges are on the cards with inter-club competitions also part of the package. This is the latest move from SA Sailing to appeal to a wider audience and showcase the sport to those who may never have had the opportunity to experience the thrill of sailing before. “This new Team Sailing League … [Read more...] about Exciting New Sailing League Challenges Corporates, Schools, Universities and Clubs