Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids on Wednesday continued to maintain consistency in his selections by making minimal changes to the team that will take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the last match of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition when the two sides meet at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday. Kick-off will be at 19h00. Davids, who has led the 2017 Southern Kings side to their best season in the competition since the Eastern Cape franchise’s first involvement in Vodacom Super Rugby … [Read more...] about Minimal Changes to Southern Kings Winning Formula
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Almost Full Strength Kings to meet Cheetahs on Friday
The Southern Kings are pleased to report minimal injury casualties from their historic 30-31 win against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria last weekend. The Eastern Cape side will play in their last Vodacom Super Rugby on Friday (19h00 kickoff) when they take on the Toyota Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The side may have to do duty without lock, Irne Herbst, when they take on the Toyota Cheetahs after the bruising second-rower sustained a concussion in last weekend’s match at … [Read more...] about Almost Full Strength Kings to meet Cheetahs on Friday
Qualifiers for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships Nelson Mandela Bay
The dream of hosting the first ever IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship event on African soil will this weekend take a step towards fulfilment. The first group of international athletes start to qualify for prized slots to compete against the best in the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 world circuit in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa on September 1st and 2nd . IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping hosted in Jonkoping, Sweden will be the first IRONMAN 70.3 race to offer qualifying slots to the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World … [Read more...] about Qualifiers for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships Nelson Mandela Bay
Kings Flip the Bird to Super Rugby with win over Bulls
#JustSaying - Ace Port Elizabeth Photographer, Michael Sheehan and I called it - a win for the Southern Kings at Loftus Versfeld. All the points in the Southern Kings 31-30 win over the Bulls on 8 July 2017 at Loftus Versveld After Round 18 in Super Rugby the Southern Kings have achieved the sweetest of 'doubles' - beating a South African Team in their home ground - the Bulls 31-30 at Loftus Versveld on Saturday 8 July - after securing their first win against a SA Team - the Sharks 35-32 - … [Read more...] about Kings Flip the Bird to Super Rugby with win over Bulls
Southern Kings officially bid Super Rugby Farewell
The Southern Kings cace the Bulls tonight in one of their last matches in the Super Rugby competition. Won't it be a supreme bird flipping moment if the Kings beat the Bulls in their home ground? And then go on to beat their partners in exit - The Cheetahs at home on 14 July 2017? Nevertheless the Southern Kings are excited about the opportunities which can potentially unlock new commercial markets following a strategic SANZAAR decision to revamp the Vodacom Super Rugby … [Read more...] about Southern Kings officially bid Super Rugby Farewell
Could the Cream Rise to the Top at Scribante?
After 4 hotly contested rounds of South Africa’s most successful one-make series, the Engen Volkswagen Cup returns to the Eastern Cape for Round 5, the Volkswagen National Race Day at Port Elizabeth’s Aldo Scribante circuit. And after outings in Cape Town, Kyalami, East London and Zwartkops, it’s the name of Devin Robertson that tops the championship standings. The young man does however have a target on his back with more than twenty talented drivers that will take aim on 14 and 15 … [Read more...] about Could the Cream Rise to the Top at Scribante?
Southern Kings excited about new playing frontiers
The Southern Kings will embrace the chance to explore new playing opportunities in view of the strategic SANZAAR decision to revamp the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, the franchise and SA Rugby announced on Friday. The announcement was made just before a Special General Meeting of SA Rugby in Cape Town to formally confirm South Africa’s four participants in the competition in line with a SANZAAR decision to reduce the competition’s participants from 18 to 15 teams from next season. The … [Read more...] about Southern Kings excited about new playing frontiers
One Change to Kings Team to Face Bulls at Loftus
The Southern Kings have opted for consistency when they take on the Vodacom Bulls in their penultimate Vodacom Super Rugby match of the 2017 season at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Southern Kings coach, Deon Davids, on Thursday announced his team for the Saturday’s encounter and has made only one injury enforced change to the team that beat the Jaguares in Buenos Aires last weekend. The match in Pretoria will kick-off at 17h15. Lock Wilhelm van der Sluys, who has been a consistent performer … [Read more...] about One Change to Kings Team to Face Bulls at Loftus
Annual Mayoral Charity Golf Day
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Cllr. Athol Trollip today officially unveiled recipients of the Mayoral Charity Golf Day. The Mark Headbush Foundation is the proud host of the annual Mayoral Charity Golf Day that raises funds to benefit early education for underprivileged communities. Last year a total of R256,000 was raised from the generosity the business sector and donated to the following beneficiaries; Amanzi Farm School, Colchester Primary School, Elundini Primary School, Mother … [Read more...] about Annual Mayoral Charity Golf Day
Michael and I would appreciate a flight to Loftus, Thank You
The Southern Kings’ stay in Sun City this week ahead of crucial Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Vodacom Bulls is providing the perfect opportunity for the side to re-focus on the two remaining matches of the season. Following the long and tiring trip from Buenos Aires, where the Southern Kings beat the Jaguares 31-30 last weekend, the Eastern Cape side returned to South Africa on Monday and set up camp in Sun City before heading to Pretoria on Friday for the match against the Bulls on … [Read more...] about Michael and I would appreciate a flight to Loftus, Thank You
Kings Lock Concern ahead of Blue Bulls Clash
The Southern Kings arrived back in Johannesburg from their trip to Argentina in good spirits on Monday following a hard-fought 30-31 Vodacom Super Rugby victory over the Jaguares on Saturday. The team then travelled to Sun City, where they will camp for the rest of the week in preparation for their next assignment against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Upon arrival in South Africa, team doctor Konrad von Hagen was pleased that the side returned with no major injury … [Read more...] about Kings Lock Concern ahead of Blue Bulls Clash
Southern Kings Historic Win against Jaguares in the heart of Argentina
All the points in the Southern Kings victory over the Jaguares on 1 July 2017 at the José Amalfitani Stadium, Beunous Aries, Argentina The hope and pride of the Eastern Cape - the Southern Kings - smarting from their last loss against the Jaguares flew off to Argentina quietly determined to get that win and continue confounding the Super Rugby community with their spirit, ahead of the almost inevitable chop when the two teams leaving Super rugby are announced on 7 July 2017. The Southern … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Historic Win against Jaguares in the heart of Argentina
Tournament Expected to Generate R1 Billion over 10 years for PE
Port Elizabeth cricket fans are in for a feast as the Dubai-based Indian media tycoon, Ajay Sethi, unveiled his plans to develop and promote cricket in the region. Sethi is the franchise owner of the PE-based T20 Global League team. This tournament kicks off in November. Zolani Moya from SABC News reporting. Dubai businessman Ajay Sethi was one of eight to buy a Twenty20 franchise in the South African Global League in June 2017 While figures have not been disclosed, Ajay Sethi, … [Read more...] about Tournament Expected to Generate R1 Billion over 10 years for PE
Southern Kings seek win over Jaguares
Southern Kings coach, Deon Davids, has named a strong side to take on the Jaguares in a Vodacom Super Rugby encounter in Buenos Aires at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani on Saturday morning (01h05 kick-off SA-time). The head coach has stressed the importance of consistency and has opted not to make any surprise inclusions to his side that showed good form in previous matches leading up to their last Vodacom Super Rugby outing, against the Emirates Lions, before the June break. In the build-up … [Read more...] about Southern Kings seek win over Jaguares
Reeve Frosler – Shining example of PE’s excellent young talent
The 2016/17 Bidvest Wits Young Player of the Season, Reeve Frosler, cut his soccer teeth in Port Elizabeth playing for Fairview Rovers Football Club which was established in 1935 in Fairview, Port Elizabeth. As part of a footballing family, young Reeve began playing football at the young age of 5. His Father Selwyn, coached, Mother Melanie, convened and brother Ethan played. Reeve's uncle, Dougie Williams originally from Salt Lake, Port Elizabeth has just been promoted to Head Coach at … [Read more...] about Reeve Frosler – Shining example of PE’s excellent young talent
