Eastern Province Cricket President Donovan May today released a statement with regard to the status on the unresolved issue with regard to the winner of the 2016/2017 Premier League. "The situation arose when the match between SA Homeloans Union and Jendamark United was called off by umpires on 21 January due to "dangerous pitch". The matter was escalated and a Disciplinary Committee hearing was held on 15 March. The DC concluded after hearing submissions from both teams that the points … [Read more...] about Status of Premier League Winner still unresolved
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Ironman development initiative delivers results
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) after consultation with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality decided to pilot a performance based Ironman triathlon development programme geared for world champs in 2018. The agency put out a call for entries in February inviting all interested previously disadvantaged athletes to submit their biographies and 2016 race results for consideration. Six places were made available with one reserved for a new entrant to the Iron distance format. Over 20 entries … [Read more...] about Ironman development initiative delivers results
3 Beaches Closes Season
The open water swimming season comes to an official end this Sunday with the hosting of the popular City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge from Pollok Beach. The last summer swimming event for the season showcases the magnificent Nelson Mandela Bay beachfront with a fun event, established in 2012 and backed by the City Lodge Hotels Group, which brings the open water swimmers, surf lifesavers and fun runners together as they race along the beachfront stretch from Pollok Beach to Kings … [Read more...] about 3 Beaches Closes Season
Southern Kings Team to Face Western Force
Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids, has made three changes to his side that will take on Western Force in their sixth match of the Vodacom Super Rugby campaign on Sunday. Following the hamstring injury to experienced centre, Waylon Murray, who arrived back in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, Davids was forced to make a change to his centre pairing that took on the Emirates Lions in the Southern Kings’ last Vodacom Super Rugby match a fortnight ago. Luzuko Vulindlu, who was on the bench in … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Team to Face Western Force
Injured Murray replaced by Mjekevu in Australia
Experienced Southern Kings centre Waylon Murray has been withdrawn from the Southern Kings touring squad in Australia after injury struck at training ahead of the side's Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Western Force this weekend. The 30-year-old centre, who had started in all five of the Southern Kings' Vodacom Super Rugby matches played so far, sustained a (left) hamstring injury during training in Perth on Tuesday. Murray will be travelling back home to South Africa on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Injured Murray replaced by Mjekevu in Australia
Easter Rugby Tournament kicks off in Alice
The Nqgele Location Sports Fields in Alice will be a hive of activity from Friday, 14 to Monday, 17 April 2017 as the Score Red Lion Easter Rugby Tournament, one of the highlights on the Eastern Cape club rugby scene, kicks off for the 20th time with a new title sponsor, Score Energy Drink. Alice is the home turf of the Red Lion Rugby Club. As the new sponsor of this long established club rugby tournament which has taken place annually since 1998, Score, one of the country’s biggest selling … [Read more...] about Easter Rugby Tournament kicks off in Alice
John Smit raises R15 000 for Ironman 4 the Kidz
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) continued its dominance of the Corporate Triathlon Challenge, powered by Algoa FM, on Saturday 1 April 2017. The Port Elizabeth-based tyre manufacturer backed a formidable ensemble of individual and team athletes that took the lion's share of the silverware. Serving as a prelude to the Ironman African Championships on Sunday 2 April, the Corporate Triathlon Challenge featured over 1 500 competitors, and covered 10 percent of the Ironman distance: a 380 m … [Read more...] about John Smit raises R15 000 for Ironman 4 the Kidz
MTB Race to benefit Sunshine Coast Charity
This year sees the staging of the fourth annual Nanaga MTB Race, organised by local events company Free Spirit Adventures. The race will be held on 23 April 2016 and includes 4 distances to suit all levels of fitness and expertise. Choose from 50km, 30km, the 15km route for beginners, and the 5km fun ride. The routes cover some stunning private farmland which has been made available specially for this event. The race takes place at the popular Nanaga Farm Stall just outside Port Elizabeth. … [Read more...] about MTB Race to benefit Sunshine Coast Charity
The Kings Down Under
The Southern Kings arrived safely in Perth, Australia, on Sunday before getting preparations underway on Monday ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against Western Force this week. The side is on a three-week tour to Australia, where they will also face the Queensland Reds and Waratahs after Sunday’s clash with the Western Force. Team doctor Konrad von Hagen confirmed on Monday that there were no new injury concerns in the Southern Kings touring and non-touring camps. Southern … [Read more...] about The Kings Down Under
Going for Gold at 2017 Corporate Triathlon Challenge
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is once again fielding a formidable line-up of athletes for the action-packed Corporate Triathlon Challenge taking place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 1 April 2017. Continental-backed triathletes have dominated this event for the past two years, taking gold last year in all three categories: the men's and women's races, as well as the team challenge. The intention is to continue this winning streak on the event, which is the precursor to the … [Read more...] about Going for Gold at 2017 Corporate Triathlon Challenge
World records set to be broken at national champs in PE
Javelin thrower Reinhardt Hamman won a gold medal for South Africa at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio and there is a good chance of him breaking the world record when he competes in the Nedbank National Championships for the Physically Disabled in Port Elizabeth from the 31st March to the 4th April. "My Rio medal was 14 years of hard work, dedication and never giving up on a dream, which includes breaking the world record. My personal best in my class is 50.96m, which is 41cm short of the … [Read more...] about World records set to be broken at national champs in PE
Iron Athletes too
The eagerly awaited 2017 Nedbank National Championships for the Physically Disabled are just a few days away. The Champs will take place from the 31st March to 04 April in Port Elizabeth as some of the country's top Para- Athletes battle it out for national honours and recognition. This year's event promises to be a tightly contested spectacle with all of Team South Africa's 2016 Track and Field Paralympic stars already confirming their participation at the Championships. This will be the … [Read more...] about Iron Athletes too
41st Eastern Cape Interschools Regatta – Redhouse Yacht Club
One of the oldest and most popular annual regattas on the sailing calendar is the annual Eastern Cape Interschools sailing regatta hosted by Redhoue Yacht Club. Held this year on the 8 & 9 April 2017 the regatta is open to all schools able to field ateam sailing one of the classes of dinghy: Junior School - Optimist, RSTera, Mirror, Dabchick, Pico & Gypsy; Novice Junior Schools: Optimist, RSTera, Pico & Topaz and High Schools: Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Gypsy, 420, Dabchick, … [Read more...] about 41st Eastern Cape Interschools Regatta – Redhouse Yacht Club
Southern Kings name Vodacom Super Rugby squad to tour Australia
Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids, has named his 27-man squad that will embark on a three-week Vodacom Super Rugby tour of Australia. The Southern Kings, who have a bye this week, will depart for Australia on Saturday. The tour to Australia includes Vodacom Super Rugby matches against Western Force (Sunday, April 9), Queensland Reds (Saturday, April 15) and the Waratahs (Friday, April 21). The Southern Kings will then return to Nelson Mandela Bay where they will take on the … [Read more...] about Southern Kings name Vodacom Super Rugby squad to tour Australia
Bye for Kings before trip to Australia
The Southern Kings are pleased to report no new injuries following a bruising Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Emirates Lions last weekend (Report: Bitten By a Shark, Mauled by a Lion). With the exception of the usual bumps and bruises that follow tough Vodacom Super Rugby matches, Southern Kings team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, confirmed that the team would enjoy their first bye week of the season without any new injury concerns. “We are happy not to have sustained any injuries from … [Read more...] about Bye for Kings before trip to Australia
