The Eastern Province Kings skipper Schalk Ferreira will most likely not be available for the rest of the season following a groin strain sustained during the Boland Cavaliers match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium two weeks ago. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend Pieterse, said Ferreira would most likely not be available for selection for the rest of the Currie Cup. Pieterse said Cornell Hess, who injured his ankle in the captains run ahead of the Boland game, was also out of contention for the … [Read more...] about EP Kings lose skipper for rest of season
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EP Kings put up strong performance against Blue Bulls
The Eastern Province Kings started off their first away game of the Nashua Currie Cup Premier Division on a high note, dotting in two tries and taking a 14-point lead in the first five minutes. The Vodacom Blue Bulls bounced back and scored seven tries to beat the Eastern Province Kings 49-35 (halftime 28-25) in their Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday evening. The EP Kings opened the scoreboard with a solid try by hooker Michael Willemse 52 seconds after the opening whistle, … [Read more...] about EP Kings put up strong performance against Blue Bulls
SuperGP heads for Port Elizabeth
The SuperGP Champions Trophy makes its first visit to the Aldo Scribante circuit in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 27 August when the sixth round of the 2016 season takes place. While most of the riders have competed at the 2.48 km long circuit, it will be the first time they will be there as part of the SuperGP series. With just three events left in the championship this year the race for points is becoming even more important. Despite a crash in the opening race last time out at Red Star … [Read more...] about SuperGP heads for Port Elizabeth
All rugby roads lead to Rosedale’s DP Ferreira Stadium today
Gardens Rugby Club of Uitenhage grabbed the final spot in this weekend's Gold Cup qualifying play-offs when they recorded an historic first-ever EP Grand Challenge title on Wednesday night. Gardens beat Port Elizabeth Harlequins 27-13 in front of 3,000 spectators at the Central Ground in Uitenhage to ensure they are just two play-off matches away from representing Eastern Province in SA Rugby's three-nation championship for non-university clubs, which kicks off on 10 September. All rugby … [Read more...] about All rugby roads lead to Rosedale’s DP Ferreira Stadium today
EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash
The Eastern Province Kings will face the Blue Bulls without skipper Schalk Ferreira, after he was ruled out of selection following a groin strain sustained last week against Boland. Head Coach Barend Pieterse announced that Ricky Schroeder has been appointed captain, with hooker Mike Willemse as vice captain. Pieterse has made four changes to his starting line up, including two positional changes, with Siviwe Shakes Soyizwapi moving from fullback to right wing to replace Alcino Isaacs and … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash
Countdown to the VW 10 Km Run
Following the success of the VW 5km Fun Run in Uitenhage which has seen over a 1 000 participants since the inaugural event in 2015, the Volkswagen Athletics Club has decided to take things further by continuing with the 10-km version. The EP-recognised race takes place on Saturday, 27 August and will see runners and enthusiasts starting at the PeoplePavilion, turning in Despatch, running a lap of the VW Test Track (which is not normally open to the public) and then finishing back at the … [Read more...] about Countdown to the VW 10 Km Run
6 Year Ban for former SAFA President, Kirsten Nematandani
The FIFA Investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee has concluded investigations into Kirsten Nematandani, Jonathan Musavengana and Banna Tchanile and on conclusion the deputy chairman of the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, Djimbaraye Bourngar made the following recommendations: The investigation was into the affairs of Kirsten Nematandani, former President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Jonathan Musavengana, former official of the Zimbabwe … [Read more...] about 6 Year Ban for former SAFA President, Kirsten Nematandani
Maybe we should switch to watching Women’s Rugby
For the rugby aficionado in the Eastern Cape the last two decades have been frustrating in terms of our top male teams seeking to make their mark on a National Level. Which led to many live rugby watchers supporting other teams and flocking to schoolboy rugby games for that vital fix. The sad reality about schoolboy rugby is that those players move out of Port Elizabeth after matriculating to pursue their rugby in provinces that can afford them. Club Rugby is now subject to strange … [Read more...] about Maybe we should switch to watching Women’s Rugby
2016 African Youth Chess Championships
The prestigious 2016 African Youth Chess Championships will be hosted courtesy of The Boardwalk at its Light Houses venue from 21 to 29 August 2016. The event will see 520 top young chess players with their teams and supporters, from 15 countries pit their skills against each other in the eight day tournament which is held under the auspices of the African Chess Confederation (ACC) and Chess South Africa (CHESSA), and accredited by the World Chess Federation (Federation Internationale des … [Read more...] about 2016 African Youth Chess Championships
Help Batman run the Christmas Cheer Marathon
https://youtu.be/hxLNRT_8-W8?t=30s In 2015 a challenge was issued to runners who wanted to run their first marathon on the relatively flat course of the PE City Marathon in December. Due to it's success, this challenge is being issued again by Steven Lancaster of The Charity Space. This year participants can choose if they wish to participate in either the marathon (42.2km) or 10km races on Saturday 3 December from the NG Kerk in Lorraine. The PE City Marathon is hosted by Crusaders … [Read more...] about Help Batman run the Christmas Cheer Marathon
Agreement reached on Grand Challenge Final
The Final of the Grand Challenge will now be played at 7pm on the 17 August 2016 at Central Stadium in Uitenhage, after Saru referee Rodney Bonaparte called the showpiece off before it even started over the weekend Gardens were meant to play Harlequins in an eagerly anticipated final at Wolfson Stadium at 3.30pm last Saturday. The waterlogged, Kwazakhele venue was, however, deemed unfit for play and a decision was taken on Saturday morning to play the match at Kemsley Park. Bonaparte … [Read more...] about Agreement reached on Grand Challenge Final
Rugby mourns passing of Makhenkesi Stofile
SA Rugby on Monday said was it was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former struggle rugby stalwart and South African Minster of Sport and Recreation, Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile. He was 71. Makhenkesi Stofile was an accomplished scrumhalf at Newell High School in Port Elizabeth and captained the University of Fort Hare first XV at both scrumhalf and wing in his playing days. In 1969 and 1970 he played for Border in inter-provincial tournaments as a hooker. He also coached junior and … [Read more...] about Rugby mourns passing of Makhenkesi Stofile
EP Kings Injury Roll
The Eastern Province Kings skipper Schalk Ferreira will be going for scans today after a groin strain sustained during the Boland Cavaliers match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend Pieterse, said Cornell Hess would also be going for scans of his right ankle, after injuring it during the captains run on Thursday last week, which saw him withdrawn from the playing squad. Pieterse said Tazz Fuzani would also be going for x-rays of his wrist today after … [Read more...] about EP Kings Injury Roll
EP Kings Premier Division Team Announced
The Eastern Province Kings begin their Currie Cup Premier Division this week when they face the Boland Cavaliers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday at 5pm. The Kings have been hard pressed to get a team together after EP Rugby (Pty) Ltd was liquidated last week, but an agreement between the various stakeholders has seen a team established under the same company that managed the Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby franchise during the first half of the year. Announcing the team … [Read more...] about EP Kings Premier Division Team Announced
Meet new assistant coach Baakier Abrahams
Eastern Province Cricket has appointed Baakier Abrahams as the Assistant Coach of the EP Provincial team. Abrahams has a CSA Level III coaching certificate obtained in 2010 and has been the head coach of the NMMU Madibaz team since 2012. He has a B-Com degree majoring in Business Management and Sociology. Under his leadership, the Madibaz have won the Nelson Mandela Bay League five times, the USSA tournament in 2012 and appeared in two CSA National Club Championship finals in 2013 and 2014. … [Read more...] about Meet new assistant coach Baakier Abrahams
