The SuperSport Rugby Challenge, started in spectacular fashion this weekend, delivering no less than 43 tries in six matches played around the country. Eastern Province and Western Province clashed at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Sunday afternoon as part of a new initiative of playing matches on Sunday at community venues as part of a Rugby Festival. The festival, which included a local club derby, was well attended and hailed a success by all concerned, with an estimated … [Read more...] about A Festival of Rugby in Kwazakhele
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EP vs WP at Wolfson Stadium – on a SUNDAY!
The Eastern Province Kings' will play aginst Western Province in their inaugural match of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge on Sunday 23 April at the Wolfson Stadium. EP KINGS v WP - KICK-OFF: 15h00, Sunday, 23 April 2017 The EASTERN PROVINCE KINGS team to take on Western Province in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge is: 1. Dewald Barnard 2. Tango Balekile 3. Johan van Wyk 4. Stefan Willemse 5. Giant Mtyanda (Captain) 6. Brandon Brown 7. Thembelani Bholi 8. Lusanda Badiyana 9. Stefan … [Read more...] about EP vs WP at Wolfson Stadium – on a SUNDAY!
Local teams triumph at Score Red Lion Easter Rugby Tournament
Local teams from the Alice area walked away champions in all four categories at the Score Red Lion Easter Rugby Tournament that kicked off for the 20th time with a new title sponsor, Score Energy Drink. Hosted by the Red Lion Club and presented by Stormforce, an Eastern Cape sports equipment company, this annual club rugby tournament, attracted 36 teams from clubs throughout South Africa including the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Free State and Western Cape. The teams comprising senior men, women … [Read more...] about Local teams triumph at Score Red Lion Easter Rugby Tournament
Davids Speaks Ahead of the Southern Kings Waratahs clash
The Southern Kings are hoping to end their tour of Australia on a high note when they face the Waratahs on Friday in the last of three Vodacom Super Rugby matches on tour. The side from Port Elizabeth will end their three-match tour, following clashes with Western Force and Queensland Reds, with an encounter against the Waratahs at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Friday. The match will kick off at 11h45 (SA time). “It’s going to be a very tough encounter this week. We have massive respect … [Read more...] about Davids Speaks Ahead of the Southern Kings Waratahs clash
Just over a week to go to the 3rd annual 5km VW Fun Run
Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) PeoplePavilion in Uitenhage will host its third annual Volkswagen Fun Run on Saturday, 29 April. The Volkswagen Fun Run which is now firmly entrenched on the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion sporting calendar is open to all VWSA employees, their loved ones and the public. The race will start at the PeoplePavilion, turn left into Algoa Road, past the Market Square Volkswagen Dealership, into the Volkswagen Manufacturing Plant and then back along the same route … [Read more...] about Just over a week to go to the 3rd annual 5km VW Fun Run
See the Humewood Links from a different perspective in a luxury vehicle
The Humewood Golf Club will be abuzz with activity from this weekend when the annual Links Festival of Golf takes place from April 23 to 29. Under the watchful eye of golf professional, Brendon Timm, Land Rover representative, Kirsty Munna sinks her very first ball on the Humewood Links Golf Course. Then, Neil Bisseker from Algoa FM interviews Brendon about the upcoming Festival of Golf on Humewood's famous Links course. Sponsored by Land Rover Eastern Cape for the first time, the festival … [Read more...] about See the Humewood Links from a different perspective in a luxury vehicle
Prestigious Title for Local Karate Champion
An Eastern Cape sensei was awarded the prestigious shihan title, which is only bestowed to selected karateka who dedicate themselves to martial arts. Clayton Thom, formed part of a delegation who visited Japan for two weeks (28 march to 10 April), where he was awarded the shihan title. He is the first person from Eastern Province Goju-kai Karate to receive the title. The delegation participated in an intensive traditional training with the President of Goju-kai karate, Seiko Shihan Goshi … [Read more...] about Prestigious Title for Local Karate Champion
Blow to Kings as Jaer Ruled out of Reds Game
The Southern Kings suffered a blow with the loss of fullback Malcolm Jaer ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday. Kick-off is at 07h05. The 21-year-old Jaer was one of the star performers with a hat-trick of tries for the Southern Kings last weekend as the side narrowly went down 41-46 to the Western Force in Perth in their first of three tour matches in Australia. However, the elusive back sustained a knee injury in the build-up to the … [Read more...] about Blow to Kings as Jaer Ruled out of Reds Game
PE’s Dirtiest Event
What has to surely be the dirtiest race in the Eastern Cape, the Edge Muck Run taking place on the 22/23rd April is set to attract close on 1,000 participants who are keen to get down and dirty. It’s not every day the adults can behave like children and the kids can have fun watching their parents rolling in the muck and all in aid of collecting as much second hand clothing as possible for charity. This year’s Edge Muck Run will be hosted at Dawson’s Farm on the corner of Kragga Kamma Road … [Read more...] about PE’s Dirtiest Event
#TBD2017 – Kings offer Tickets for Blankets
The Southern Kings have joined forces with the Twitter Blanket Drive (#TBD2017). In an endeavour to continue to give back to the communities that have supported the team over the years, the Kings joined the Twitter Blanket Drive this year with the aim of playing a crucial role in ensuring the less fortunate are kept warm throughout the cold winter. The beneficiaries of the drive will be Operation Shoebox and other nominated organisations. Blankets can be dropped off at the Nelson … [Read more...] about #TBD2017 – Kings offer Tickets for Blankets
Southern Kings need an away win
The Southern Kings are well-settled in Brisbane ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Queensland Reds on Saturday. Kick-off is at 07h05. Following their close encounter with Western Force last weekend, going down 41-46 in Perth, the Southern Kings have their eyes firmly on turning things around by claiming their first win in the three-match tour of Australia. Southern Kings hooker, Michael Willemse, stressed on Tuesday that the team was focused on the upcoming match against … [Read more...] about Southern Kings need an away win
Kings Hooker keen for Reds Clash
The Southern Kings are pleased not to have sustained any major injuries in their closely contested Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with Western Force in Perth on Sunday. Team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, confirmed on Monday that there were no new casualties in the team ahead of their second match on tour in Australia, against the Queensland Reds on Saturday (kickoff at 07h05). Tighthead prop Ross Geldenhuys was a late withdrawal from the team ahead of the match against the Force on Sunday … [Read more...] about Kings Hooker keen for Reds Clash
3 Beaches Challenge Results
Just under 200 participants took advantage of the near perfect beach weather on Sunday morning to take part in the final open water swimming event of the season, the City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge at Pollok Beach. This unique event, managed by Zsports Events NPC, was open to individuals, teams of two, teams of 4, lifesaving Ironman participants and Stand-up Paddlers who all raced from Pollok Beach to Hobie Beach, to Humewood Beach, to Kings Beach and then ran back to Pollok … [Read more...] about 3 Beaches Challenge Results
Western Force 46, Southern Kings 41
On the back of the disheartening news that Super Rugby will be reverting to a 15 team format in 2018 and that the Southern Kings could be in the firing line the Kings acquitted themselves well in their match against the Western Force who are currently second on the Australian Log. (See: Whichever way you look at it chances for the Southern Kings are slim) The first half saw 22 points scored by both teams in contrast to 65 points scored by both in the second half. In the only match played … [Read more...] about Western Force 46, Southern Kings 41
Whichever way you look at it chances for the Southern Kings are slim
SANZAAR will be dropping two South African Teams and one Australian team from Super Rugby in 2018. The current log has the Blue Bulls and Southern Kings guarding the bottom on 6 points each. Australia's Rebels are bottom of their log with one point. It seems fairly logical that the teams that finish at the bottom of the log will be the ones to be given their marching orders. As of today those three teams are: Rebels, Blue Bulls and Southern Kings. Questioning the logic that the top four … [Read more...] about Whichever way you look at it chances for the Southern Kings are slim
