Port Elizabeth based racing team, Durrant Motorsport, just returned from the Simola Jaguar Hillclimb 2017, that took place in the seaside town of Knysna over this past weekend. The Hillclimb is an annual event that attracts motorsport enthusiasts from all over our country and in fact the world, with competitors from the USA and Europe gracing the track this year. Durrant Motorsport running the hill for the first time, took the Market Square Volkswagen backed Reynard to compete. The 2 litre 4 … [Read more...] about First in Class for local Motorsport Team
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The Build up to the Sharks Clash
Following a restful bye week, the Southern Kings are pleased with the progress being made by players on their injury list ahead of the side’s Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Cell C Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, indicated on Monday that the squad’s injured players were on track on their road to recovery. In the Southern Kings’ 44-3 win over the Melbourne Rebels a fortnight ago, captain Lionel Cronje was replaced in the second half after … [Read more...] about The Build up to the Sharks Clash
Grey High’s First Victory Against Paul Roos since 2014
Grey High School recorded their first victory since 2014 against Paul Roos Gimnasium in their annual Premier Interschools by 22-20 thanks to a late surge on their homeground in Port Elizabeth. Grey’s replacement winger, Kholiwe Konza, scored with less than two minutes left in the match to draw scores level at 20-all. Flyhalf, LJ du Preez, kept his cool and slotted the conversion to give his side the victory. In 2014 it was a penalty goal by Sharks flyhalf and Springbok prospect, Curwin … [Read more...] about Grey High’s First Victory Against Paul Roos since 2014
Franco Scribante takes third Classic Conqueror title at 2017 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb
The eighth annual Jaguar Simola Hillclimb got underway in Knysna today with Classic Car Friday setting the tone for an action-packed three days of racing. Widely regarded as South Africa’s premier motorsport lifestyle event, this year’s running lived up to its proud reputation, producing a simply dazzling array of road and race-bred machinery, along with drivers of equally esteemed pedigree. Close to 60 classic car entries made it to the start of this year’s event, with South African … [Read more...] about Franco Scribante takes third Classic Conqueror title at 2017 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb
#Fillourstadium Campaign
With the Southern Kings eagerly awaiting their next Vodacom Super Rugby home fixture against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, 13 May 2017, the side is overwhelmed and excited by the response to the good on-field results the side has gained. Following a successful tour of Australia where the team beat the Waratahs in their final match and a thrilling 44-3 win against the Melbourne Rebels at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last week, the Southern Kings now hope that the positive messages of … [Read more...] about #Fillourstadium Campaign
Kings Hooker out of action
Southern Kings influential hooker, Michael Willemse, is set to miss the side’s next three matches following an emergency operation on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old was rushed to hospital in George late on Tuesday for an emergency operation to have his appendix removed. Team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, confirmed on Wednesday that the operation was successful and that Willemse will be out of action for up to six weeks. “The operation to remove Michael Willemse’s appendix was a success. We … [Read more...] about Kings Hooker out of action
Grey High School vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
The third edition of Premier Interschools takes place in Port Elizabeth for the derby between Grey High School and Paul Roos Gimnasium on Saturday, 6th May 2017 at 14:00. If one is looking for traditional schools running rugby, look no further than these two teams. Both are renowned for their love of running back at opposition and creating opportunities for their wingers to score. This interschool has produced some scintillating rugby the last few years none other as exciting as the 2014 … [Read more...] about Grey High School vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
One EP Kings player in Junior Bok World Rugby U20 Championship Team
EP Kings winger, Yaw Penxe, will be accompanying the Junior Boks to play in the World Rugby U20 Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia. Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux has named Ernst van Rhyn as captain of the SA Under-20 squad for the championship along with eight players amongst the chosen 28 who played in the same tournament last year. Van Rhyn, Curwin Bosch, Kwenzo Blose, Carl? Sadie, Zain Davids, Stedman Gans, Manie Libbok and Embrose Papier were all members of the Junior Springbok team … [Read more...] about One EP Kings player in Junior Bok World Rugby U20 Championship Team
Injury Blow to Southern Kings
Following the Southern Kings’ impressive 44-3 win over the Melbourne Rebels in a thrilling Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the team has been dealt a blow with a season-ending injury to prop Justin Forwood. The 23-year-old loosehead prop has been an instrumental part of the Southern Kings team over the past few weeks, but his participation in last Saturday’s historic win for the Port Elizabeth-based side was cut short when he sustained a knee injury 47 … [Read more...] about Injury Blow to Southern Kings
First Win for Kings
On Friday, the Eastern Province Kings secured their first win of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge competition by beating SWD Eagles 34-29 at Outeniqua Park, George. A strong first half performance, which saw them leading 24-3, held them along the way. Credit to SWD, who seemed slow out of the blocks in their first appearance in the competition. At one stage during the first half the home team was reduced to 13 men with two yellow card indiscretions, but came back strongly in the second half. … [Read more...] about First Win for Kings
Rampant Kings reign over Rebels
The Southern Kings outplayed the Melbourne Rebels 44-3 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday evening to record their biggest Vodacom Super Rugby victory and to register consecutive wins in the competition for the first time. The Kings returned to Port Elizabeth on the back of a thrilling 26-24 win over the Waratahs in Sydney last weekend and they delivered an even better performance on Saturday night to score a big win over the Rebels in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Rebels had 61 percent … [Read more...] about Rampant Kings reign over Rebels
Incredible Commitment from local yacht – Wallbanger
The 2017 Vasco Da Gama Ocean sailing race was remarkable for two things - A complete downwind dash from Durban to Port Elizabeth and every single yacht in the fleet completed the course within the record time of 2 days, 6 hours and 1 minute set in the 2015 Vasco. John Tudehope's Wallbanger - a Simonis 35 has now completed three Vasco Da Gama Ocean Races from Durban to Port Elizabeth. Wallbanger is only able to sail with 4 crew making for a gruelling race down the coast. Accompanying Tudehope … [Read more...] about Incredible Commitment from local yacht – Wallbanger
Historic First for Durban to PE Sailing Race
What a brilliant day to go sailing down to Port Elizabeth's Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC). The Vasco Da Gama race started at 12:00 midday on Thursday 27 April 2017. The 2017 Vasco Da Gama Ocean Sailing race will go down in history as THE RACE when EVERY SINGLE yacht competing finished within the record time set by Nicholas Mace on Gumption in 2015. That record was 2 days, 6 hours and one minute. #abycpe #durban #sailing #oceanracing - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering … [Read more...] about Historic First for Durban to PE Sailing Race
Sartori TM Brand Managers Joins Jeep Team SA Management Team
One of Jeep Team South Africa’s aspirational values is educating athletes on social media, cross-sport socialisation, personal brand building, and the opportunity to be the best and race against the best in the world. In line with this vision and aspiration, the Jeep Team SA management team is proud to welcome SARTORI™ to the broader team in a strategic role. “Founded in 2001, Jeep Team South Africa is the most consistent, and longest-running, Lifestyle and Wellness Team in South Africa. With … [Read more...] about Sartori TM Brand Managers Joins Jeep Team SA Management Team
‘Sort Of’ Injury Free Kings hit the ground running
The Southern Kings returned home to Port Elizabeth from their three-week tour of Australia with no new injuries following their historic 26-24 victory over 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Waratahs. The Port Elizabeth-based side touched down in the Friendly City on Sunday in high spirits and eager to get their preparations for their next assignment underway – an encounter with Aussie side, the Melbourne Rebels, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (kick-off at 19h30). The … [Read more...] about ‘Sort Of’ Injury Free Kings hit the ground running
