On Tuesday 9 August 2016 at Zwartkops Raceway, the Terry Moss Racing Engen Xtreme Audi A3s of Michael Stephen and Simon Moss will contest round five of the Extreme Festival - in a brand new national championship series. Stephen and Moss will compete in the Sasol Global Touring Car (GTC) championship with their new Engen Xtreme Audi A3 Sedans at the series debut at Zwartkops - the first event in a six-round championship that will see the GTC field competing into December. "It has been a … [Read more...] about Local racers contest brand new national championship series
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R20m Municipal support package for EP Kings
SA Rugby on Thursday confirmed that the Eastern Province Kings will play in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup. The confirmation follows the announcement of a R20m support package by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. An amount of R6m has already been budgeted for support towards the Union. The NMB Council is expected to ratify the increased allocation shortly. The Municipality City Manager, Johann Mettler, has been tasked to ensure that a suitable vehicle is established to drive the … [Read more...] about R20m Municipal support package for EP Kings
Australia and Sri Lanka to play in Port Elizabeth
St George's Park will this season host a number of internationals and domestic matches. First match of the season will see the Proteas take on Australia in a Momentum One Day International on Sunday 9 October. Sri Lanka will also be touring this season and St George's will host the annual Boxing Day Test 26-30 December and a Momentum One Day International on 28 January 2017. The domestic season sees the Warriors play 9 matches at St George's starting with the 4 day Sunfoil Series in October. … [Read more...] about Australia and Sri Lanka to play in Port Elizabeth
Grey College Better in The Mud
In what can only be described as atrocious conditions of mud, rain and more mud, the boys from Bloemfontein adjusted much better than the boys for Port Elizabeth to run out comfortable 33-7 winners after leading 19-0 at halftime in their derby rugby clash on Saturday 30 July. The muddy field wasn't conducive to running rugby as the pitch was very slippery underfoot. Which meant the game was supposed to be played tight and mostly with the forwards. But no-one told either team that, that was … [Read more...] about Grey College Better in The Mud
Eastern Province Currie Cup status to be confirmed tomorrow
The Eastern Province Kings will play in the Currie Cup First Division, if a proposal by SA Rugby is approved by members of the General Council. The proposal has been circulated to the 13 provincial unions. They have until close of business on Tuesday to provide their response. If it is approved the Leopards - who finished fourth in the qualifying competition - will replace the EP Kings and join the other qualifiers (Griquas, Boland and the Steval Pumas) in the Currie Cup Premier Division … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Currie Cup status to be confirmed tomorrow
Winter Warming Endurade Series
The Endurade Winter Series, in just its first season, is fulfilling the needs of local tri- and du-athletes who are keen to stay competitive during the winter months. Given the mild winter weather in Port Elizabeth, the Series has enabled some of the triathletes to keep racing throughout the year. The Endurate Winter Series takes place on the first Sunday of the month during winter and heads back to Pollok Beach this Sunday morning with plenty of action for the whole family. Starting at 10am … [Read more...] about Winter Warming Endurade Series
5150 Triathlon is coming to Nelson Mandela Bay
PORT ELIZABETH - Nelson Mandela Bay, the home of IRONMAN in Africa, has received another triathlon boost with the addition of the Standard Bank 5150 Nelson Mandela Bay and Standard Bank Sprint set to take place in November. The hugely popular standard distance triathlon series has been running in South Africa since 2011 with events in Bela Bela and Germiston. The series now makes its debut in Nelson Mandela Bay with the race set to take place on Sunday 20 November 2016 at King's Beach. The … [Read more...] about 5150 Triathlon is coming to Nelson Mandela Bay
PE shooter shines in Ireland
Clive Taverner, the 64 year old Protea clay target shooter from Port Elizabeth has just returned from Ireland where he excelled in the world clay target championships in Banagher, county Galway in Ireland. Taverner achieved 872 out of 900 points or 96.9% over 300 targets over 3 days of competition last week. This included making the finals on the last day where he shot 147 out of 150 points, unfortunately just missing the bronze medal in his division. “I am delighted with my results … [Read more...] about PE shooter shines in Ireland
Mandela Bay Ironman athlete wins in the US, flying the South African flag high
On Saturday 30th July, Port Elizabeth born triathlete Kyle Buckingham beat a strong field dominated by American athletes to take home the Ironman Vineman tittle in a course record breaking 8hr27.56sec, smashing the previous record of 8hr51. Buckingham who came out of the water in third place assumed the lead on nearly half way through 180km cycle leg. The Nelson Mandela Bay born athlete held on to the lead all the way through second transition (T2 – to run) and started the run with just over … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Ironman athlete wins in the US, flying the South African flag high
Debt Free EP Cricket
EP Cricket this week announced at its Annual General Meeting that the 2015-2016 season was an exceptional year for the Union. At the AGM held on Saturday 30 July the Audited Financial Statements were adopted and EPC received an unqualified report from Auditors Deloitte and Touche. From a loss of R3 million two years ago the Union has managed to turn its financial position into a healthy R2.5 million profit for the 2015-2016 financial year. All outstanding debt has been paid and EPC has received … [Read more...] about Debt Free EP Cricket
Gamble Dominate
Another perfect winters evening greeted over 50 teams for the as Tuesday of the month Town Lodge Business Night Relay hosted at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with Gamble Pharmacy putting on the heat and securing yet another comfortable victory in a new course record. Crossing the line in 57 minutes and 56 seconds, the all male team from Gamble Pharmacy continued their domination of the Night Relay Series which they've enjoyed since inception of the event in 2011. Some two minutes ahead of … [Read more...] about Gamble Dominate
The clash of the Greys: 1926 – 2016
Two schools who are not even in the same neighbourhood because of the distance apart but very close in brotherhood will once again take to the rugby field on Saturday 30 July 2016 to continue a rivalry that started in 1929. Grey High and Grey College both have the same benefactor in Sir George Grey, Governor of the Cape Colony from 5 December 1854 to 15 August 1861. He founded Grey College, Bloemfontein in 1855 and Grey High School in Port Elizabeth in 1856. During Grey's first tenure as … [Read more...] about The clash of the Greys: 1926 – 2016
Melissa Awu – first female on USSA Rugby board
The phrase 'dreams come true' is one that Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Rugby and Golf Sport Manager, Melissa Awu can attest to after recently being elected as the first female in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Rugby Executive Committee. Awu, 31, will be USSA Rugby's Development Officer for the next three years, working with various universities to try uplift and grow women's rugby. "There are approximately eight universities who currently bring teams to USSA women's … [Read more...] about Melissa Awu – first female on USSA Rugby board
Port Elizabeth based coaches gain invaluable insights from world-renowned sport experts
This past weekend, local school-based sports coaches from various parts of Port Elizabeth, gained invaluable insights into cutting edge coaching techniques from some of the world’s leading sports coaches at the Powerade Performance Academy. The Academy, hosted at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday, 24 July, saw a number of high profile performance experts running an informative and interactive seminar. Among these experts were current IPL Delhi Daredevils coach, Paddy Upton and current … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth based coaches gain invaluable insights from world-renowned sport experts
East Cape’s favourite Karate Championship
July 30 marks the tenth anniversary of the SECKO Karate Championships that will once again be hosted at the Fish River Sun. Competitors and experts expecting to take part in this championship come from East London, King William’s Town, Fort Beaufort, Grahamstown, Port Alfred, Kenton on Sea, Plettenberg Bay, Uitenhage, Despatch, Port Elizabeth, Somerset East, Cradock and Middelberg says Gary Grapentin the event organiser. The championship has grown to become one of the largest annual by … [Read more...] about East Cape’s favourite Karate Championship
