The Southern Kings and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium have learnt with regret of a website (www.viagogo.co.za) advertising and selling match tickets for the Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Southern Kings and Brumbies on Saturday, 20 May 2017. The Southern Kings and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium distance themselves from the above-mentioned website and any other entities that claim to be selling match tickets in conjunction with or on behalf of the Southern Kings and Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Don’t GoGo to THIS website to buy Southern Kings Tickets to #FillOurStadium
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Southern Kings vs Brumbies – Will we #FillOurStadium?
Editor: Draw your own conclusion from this - The Southern Kings and Brumbies both have 19 points in the competition, the Southern Kings are playing at home, the Sharks beat the Brumbies away, the Southern Kings beat the Sharks so .... who do you think my money is one to win Saturday's game? In a week where the Southern Kings have been dealing with an increase in injuries, head coach Deon Davids has been forced to make three changes to his team that will take on the Brumbies in a Vodacom … [Read more...] about Southern Kings vs Brumbies – Will we #FillOurStadium?
Hele, Mali and Mooi invited to national women’s rugby training camp
Three women's rugby players from the Eastern Cape - Aseza Hele, Unathi Mali and Akhona Mooi - are amongst a group of 42 players who were invited to the second national women's training camp as the squad will pick up their preparations for their UK tour in October. The three Eastern Province players will join nine players from Border making twelve representatives from the Eastern Cape. The province with the highest representation is Western Province with fourteen players. The four-day training … [Read more...] about Hele, Mali and Mooi invited to national women’s rugby training camp
#FillOurStadium V2.0
Bring your family to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this Saturday, 20 May 2017, for a fun-filled day of events and entertainment leading up to the Southern Kings vs. Brumbies game. There are limited R20 tickets available for the East Stand so be sure to get your tickets for the family as soon as possible. Secure your seat in the other stands, from R60 and up! Gate 4, in Fettes Road, will open at 11h00 with a series of Meyer Sauerman u/16 and u/18 matches on the outside fields, showcasing Port … [Read more...] about #FillOurStadium V2.0
East London set to challenge
The Comsol VW Challenge competitors make their way down to the coast for their annual “away race” on Saturday, 20 May. The daunting East London Grand Prix Circuit will host the third round of the 2017 championship. At the head of the overall championship log Rory Atkinson (Pozi Drive Polo) has a slender one-point lead over Stiaan Kriel who, on top of looking to get to the top of the table, will be aiming to give new sponsor Spanjaard the best possible introduction to his team. Adrian Wood … [Read more...] about East London set to challenge
Southern Kings lose Cloete and Banda
The Southern Kings will be without the influential Chris Cloete this weekend when they take on the Brumbies in a Vodacom Super Rugby encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The flanker has been one of the key members in the Southern Kings side this season with some consistent performances, but was unfortunate to sustain a concussion in the weekend’s 35-32 victory over the Cell C Sharks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. In adhering to the World Rugby concussion protocol, Cloete will be … [Read more...] about Southern Kings lose Cloete and Banda
Four Kings players selected for Springbok training camp
It is with great pleasure to confirm and congratulate the Southern Kings quartet of captain Lionel Cronje, Andisa Ntsila, Chris Cloete and Makazole Mapimpi who have been invited to be among an extended group of players to the third Springbok training camp, from 21-23 May 2017. Following a good run in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, which has seen the Eastern Cape side earn three back-to-back victories in their last three matches, it is a morale-boosting achievement for the side and just … [Read more...] about Four Kings players selected for Springbok training camp
Legendary fast corners at East London Grand Prix Circuit will separate men from the boys
“We are gunning for glory,” said Volkswagen Motorsport factory driver Daniel Rowe just days before the start of round three of the Sasol GTC Series at the historic East London Grand Prix Circuit. “This is a real driver’s circuit, and driving skill combined with a bit of bravery is often rewarded with a good result here in the Eastern Cape,” added teammate Hodges. Both Rowe and Hodges will want to capitalize on good performances and pace from earlier in the season. “We’ve shown good pace in … [Read more...] about Legendary fast corners at East London Grand Prix Circuit will separate men from the boys
Fast East London circuit will ensure spectacular racing
The hotly contested Engen Volkswagen Cup makes its way down to the coast for the second time in just three events, but this time the spectacle moves down to the Eastern Cape where the historic East London Grand Prix circuit will provide the battleground for yet another war between a full field of fast drivers. And they better be fast, because East London is also home to two of the fastest corners in South African motor racing, the feared and infamous Potter’s Pass and Rifle Bend. “The … [Read more...] about Fast East London circuit will ensure spectacular racing
If you were at the Kings game – carry this with you for a long time
The Southern Kings made history on Saturday 13 May 2017 when they beat the Cell C Sharks 35-32 to record their first win ever in Super Rugby against a fellow South African team since being granted a franchise in 2013. Click HERE for the full report. #FillOurStadium #PortElizabeth #SouthernKings #CellCSharks - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about If you were at the Kings game – carry this with you for a long time
The Greatest Historic Win for the Southern Kings – Were you there?
Post match press conference after the Southern Kings historic first win (35-32) against a South African team - the Cell C Sharks - in the Super Rugby competition. All the armchair pundits said it time and time again; "The Southern Kings are no-hopers with no sponsors, no stars and no ability!" What they conveniently forgot was that the Eastern Province has seen great rugby talent being bought out of the region for too many years to count. What happens when you are nasty to the one that feeds … [Read more...] about The Greatest Historic Win for the Southern Kings – Were you there?
Lubabalo Mtyanda Reveals a Surprising Hidden Talent
Southern Kings lock, Lubabalo 'Giant' Mtyanda reveals a talent not associated with rugby players along with a different childhood hero! … [Read more...] about Lubabalo Mtyanda Reveals a Surprising Hidden Talent
Pat Lambie returns to take reigns against Kings seeking to #FillOurStadium
Springbok flyhalf Pat Lambie returns to the Cell C Sharks team to face the Southern Kings on Saturday as well as resuming the captaincy from Philip van der Walt for this local Vodacom Super Rugby derby which kicks off at 17h15 in Port Elizabeth. Leon Cronje (Southern Kings Captain), Deon Davids (Southern Kings Coach) and Lubabalo Mtyanda (Southern Kings debutante) discuss the upcoming #FillOurStadium Super Rugby clash against the Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 13 May 2017. The … [Read more...] about Pat Lambie returns to take reigns against Kings seeking to #FillOurStadium
Saturday’s game could be a GIANT one to #FillOurStadium
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has maintained consistency in his side that will take on the Cell C Sharks, making one forced change to his starting XV for the Vodacom Super Rugby encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Following a season-ending knee injury to loosehead prop Justin Forwood in the Southern Kings’ most recent fixture – a 44-3 win against Melbourne Rebels a fortnight ago – the head coach has brought in the experienced Schalk van der Merwe to start in the … [Read more...] about Saturday’s game could be a GIANT one to #FillOurStadium
Athol and Mpho add weight to the drive to #FillOurStadium [video]
With the recent announcement that Super Rugby will be 'culling' two South African franchises in 2018, the Southern Kings have hit back hard by winning their last two matches and with a campaign to fill the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to capacity when the Kings meet the Sharks on Saturday 13 May in Port Elizabeth. Here Executive Mayor, Athol Trollip gets behind the drive to #FillOurStadium and introduces the new Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium manager – Mpho Mokonyana. … [Read more...] about Athol and Mpho add weight to the drive to #FillOurStadium [video]
