Despite Eastern Province Rugby being constantly under the spotlight as, well, kinda useless... the province can certainly claim to consistently producing players of a high calibre to serve in the national squad. Not only does PE have strong representation with a Springbok coach - Allsiter Coetzee - and assistant coach - Mzwandile Stick - both calling Port Elizabeth home but there are THREE Port Elizabeth born players in the recently announced side. Further placing the Eastern Cape's stamp of … [Read more...] about Strong Port Elizabeth and East Cape presence in Springbok Team
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Close racing at Scribante
Round three of the Engen Volkswagen Cup championship for 2016 will see the national field contest a second coastal round for the season – this time in Port Elizabeth. Keagan Masters (18 – Champion) will enter the fray in Port Elizabeth as the overall championship leader again. The Port Elizabeth event takes place on Saturday, June 4, with the Engen Volkswagen Cup competitors facing a three-race event, their second in the format this season. Just the third round into the season and the battle … [Read more...] about Close racing at Scribante
2016 Olympic Sailors Eastern Cape connection
In 2002 an 11 year old boy from the town of Fort Beaufort - Asenathi Jim - experienced sailing on a Bosun for the first time in Simonstown whilst attending the Isivunguvungu sailing school. Jim was on holiday visiting his mother who worked in Cape Town and, despite not being able to swim, was hooked on the sport. Asenathi Jim spent his formative years in Fort Beaufort with his grandfather and returned to Cape Town permanently in 2003 to pursue his new love of sailing. "I just loved being … [Read more...] about 2016 Olympic Sailors Eastern Cape connection
A Feast of world boxing
Come Sunday, 29 May 2016 it will blow by blow, pound for pound, the winner takes all at Lillian Ngoyi Multi Purpose Hall when the Nelson Mandela Bay Promoters Association will host World Boxing Federation (WBO) title fights. The boxing tournament which has been seen in boxing circles as the beginning of glory days for the sport of boxing in Nelson Mandela Bay will see professional rated boxers competing in different divisions. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is the main sponsor of the … [Read more...] about A Feast of world boxing
Four Changes to Southern Kings side
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced just four changes, two of which are rotational, for the Southern Kings team ahead of their match against the Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening. Most notable among the changes is the inclusion of Wandile Mjekevu, who only joined the Kings this week, at left wing in place of Luzuko Vulindlu, who is out with a hamstring tear. Mjekevu has been loaned to the Kings from the Sharks for the rest of the 2016 Vodacom … [Read more...] about Four Changes to Southern Kings side
Building life skills with Judo
Mthobeli Vena, Daludumo Makalima and Vuyani Watani recently represented South African Judo team in the Commonwealth Championships held in Port Elizabeth. These three all work at VW proving that Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) employees are not only exceptional at building vehicles but also excel in sport. The trio held the South African and VWSA flag high to finish in the medal standings in their respective weight categories. Mthobeli Vena won gold whilst Daludumo Makalima and Vuyani … [Read more...] about Building life skills with Judo
Allister Coetzee and Stick happy after local franchise visits
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Tuesday he was very satisfied with the feedback he received from local franchise coaches and players during his two-week road trip to the six South African Super Rugby teams. The series of visits was the first opportunity for the new Springbok coach to meet the players and coaching staff of the Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Toyota Cheetahs, Emirates Lions and Southern Kings since his appointment to the national coaching job in … [Read more...] about Allister Coetzee and Stick happy after local franchise visits
Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan
Former junior springbok and versatile backline player Wandile Mjekevu has joined the Southern Kings on loan for the rest of the Vodacom Super Rugby season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous said Mjekevu, who had been based at the Cell C Sharks, had been released this week to assist the Southern Kings, who have been battling with a number of injuries to their backline. Most recently the Kings have lost Luzuku Vulindlu to a hamstring tear and Elgar Watts to a tendon strain … [Read more...] about Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan
Junior Bok breeding ground
The selection of five FNB NMMU-Madibaz players for the World Rugby U20 Championship is an indication that the Eastern Cape has become a serious breeding ground for young talent. Centre Jeremy Ward will captain the Junior Boks with number eight Junior Pokomela appointed one of his two deputies for the tournament that takes place in England from June 7 to 25. They will be joined by hooker Tango Balekile, fullback Keanu Vers and prop Nicolaas Oosthuizen. It was the strongest indication yet … [Read more...] about Junior Bok breeding ground
Stadium Race Returns
Unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and growing into a popular corporate event, the Town Lodge Business Night Relay returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next Tuesday evening with a 4-part Series taking place on the last Tuesday of the month for May, June, July and August. This fun corporate team building event is unique in South Africa in that it comprises of a running and walking relay race through one of the iconic 2010 Football World Cup legacy multi-purpose stadiums. Sponsored by the City … [Read more...] about Stadium Race Returns
Southern Kings injury concerns ahead of Jaguares
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that three players will not be available for selection against the Jaguares on Friday, following injuries sustained during the game against he Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Davids confirmed that hooker Martin Ferreira, winger Luzuko Vulindlu and flyhalf Elgar Watts would not be available for selection for the upcoming match. "Martin has a dislocated rib and we don't see him coming back for the rest of the season. Luzuko has a … [Read more...] about Southern Kings injury concerns ahead of Jaguares
Fun Run draws hundreds
Over 800 people took part in the second annual Volkswagen FunRun hosted at Volkswagen Group South Africa's PeoplePavilion in Uitenhage last Saturday, 21 May 2016. The 5km FunRun route started at the PeoplePavilion before taking the participants through the Volkswagen Factory and back to the PeoplePavilion. "The annual 5km FunRun is one of the many sporting events hosted at the PeoplePavilion. We are very grateful of the support that we received from our employees and their loved ones as … [Read more...] about Fun Run draws hundreds
Southern Kings Sharks Game a bit of an embarrassment
In Durban, on Saturday 21 May 2016, the Cell C Sharks scored 43 points in the first half to lay the platform for a huge 53-0 victory over the Southern Kings. Springbok flyhalf Patrick Lambie was again very influential and he scored 23 points, including two tries. The Durban outfit started the match looking to run the ball at every opportunity with captain and flyhalf Pat Lambie influential from the start. After making a huge impact last week against the Jaguares, including the slotting the … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Sharks Game a bit of an embarrassment
Southern Kings hoping for Lucky 4th against Cell C Sharks
The Southern Kings clash with the Cell C Sharks on Saturday 21 May 2016 from 17h10 in the Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium, Durban. The match will be officiated by referee Quinton Immelman assisted by Rodney Boneparte and Archie Sehlako. Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced that Steven Sykes will return to captain the team to take on the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Davids also confirmed that Schalk Ferreira will also return having missed two games due to … [Read more...] about Southern Kings hoping for Lucky 4th against Cell C Sharks
Sykes and Adriaanse to leave Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have confirmed that captain Steven Sykes and tighthead prop, Jacobie Adriaanse will both be moving on at the end of the Super Rugby season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed that Sykes will be moving to Oyonnax, in France, while Adriaanse will join the Vodaom Blue Bulls at the end of the Super Rugby season. "Steven has signed a two-year deal with Oyonnax, and Jacobie has signed with the Bulls until October 2018," he said. Sykes said he … [Read more...] about Sykes and Adriaanse to leave Southern Kings
