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Despite playing against 14 men this happened…

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Southern Kings lose to Connacht Rugby In the first minute Connacht opened the scoring with a try under the poles from Colby Fainga'a. The conversion from number 10 - Jack Carty was good. 5:45: Tiernan O'Halloran scores for Connacht, Carty converts and Connacht move to 14-0 8:45: Erich Cronje loses the ball crossing the line - TMO decision. 15:30: Red card for Peter Robb for contact with the neck area on Kings' Howard Mnisi - Connacht will now play the rest of the game with 14 … [Read more...] about Despite playing against 14 men this happened…

First Southern Kings start for 23 year-old

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Siya Masuku To Start For Isuzu Southern Kings Against Connacht Isuzu Southern Kings flyhalf Siyabonga Masuku will earn his first starting berth when the Port Elizabeth-based side takes on Connacht Rugby in a Guinness PRO14 Round 13 match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday, March 1. The 23-year-old, who has made three appearances from the bench so far this season, replaces Demetri Catrakilis, who has sustained an ankle injury, in the No10 jersey. Backing Masuku from the … [Read more...] about First Southern Kings start for 23 year-old

Irish internationals return to Connacht squad for Isuzu Southern Kings clash

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Irish internationals Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have both been included in the Connacht squad to face the Southern Kings in Round 13 of the Guinness PRO14 this Sunday in Port Elizabeth (k/o 1pm Irish time, 3pm local time). The pair were both released from the Ireland camp following the postponement of the Six Nations tie with Italy, and duly met up with the squad for the one-match trip to South Africa. Dillane starts in the second row alongside Joe Maksymiw with Heffernan named among … [Read more...] about Irish internationals return to Connacht squad for Isuzu Southern Kings clash

Big Weekend for Kings and Cheetahs

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Guinness PRO14 pressure continues to rise for SA teams The pressure will fall squarely on the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings in their Guinness PRO14 clashes this weekend as the Free Staters eye a possible return to the top three in Conference A, while the men from Port Elizabeth will have a deep desire to please their home fans after a challenging run this season. The Toyota Cheetahs meet the Dragons in Newport on Saturday in what marks their last game on their three-week UK … [Read more...] about Big Weekend for Kings and Cheetahs

Accolades for Two Local Female Triathletes

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Ambassadors and Associates span 20 countries globally Women For Tri®, a program of the IRONMAN Foundation®, today announced its 2020 Women For Tri Ambassador Team and the opening of applications for the Women For Tri TriClub Grant Program. The Ambassador Team consists of four Global Ambassadors, 41 Brand Ambassadors and 34 Associates who span 20 countries across the globe. Two Port Elizabeth based female athletes are included: Rebecca Nyangaresi-Gatang'i Phindile Nama. On her Facebook … [Read more...] about Accolades for Two Local Female Triathletes

Tokyo the target for SA sailors

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With five months to go to Tokyo 2020, young SA sailors Benji Daniel and Alex Burger’s Olympic dream is still very much alive The duo, who raced to glory at the 29er World Championships in 2017, have progressed to the Olympic 49er class and are in a determined quest to qualify for the Tokyo Games. Daniel (19) and Burger (23) competed at the 49er World Championships in Geelong, Australia from 9-15 February. While it didn’t go entirely as planned, they gained crucial experience to continue … [Read more...] about Tokyo the target for SA sailors

#RugbyThatRocks #MadibazThatDisappoint

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The FNB Varsity Shield double header took place between University of Fort Hare and Rhodes - which UFH won THEN between Walter Sisulu University and Nelson Mandela Bay University - which WSU won. the games were played at the Nelson Mandela University Stadium in Port Elizabeth. WSU beat the Madibaz 19-14 The WSU slotted three penalties with both sides crossing the whitewash twice. Madibaz were successful with both conversions whilst WSU failed to convert. Scoring: 17' YC! … [Read more...] about #RugbyThatRocks #MadibazThatDisappoint

Elrigh Louw Back In Starting XV For Isuzu Southern Kings

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Isuzu Southern Kings No8 Elrigh Louw will make a return when the side takes on Scarlets in a Guinness PRO14 Round 12 encounter at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on Sunday, February 23. The 20-year-old loose-forward served a one-week suspension he was handed for a dangerous tackle in the match against the Toyota Cheetahs earlier this month. As a result, the talented Louw missed the Isuzu Southern Kings match against Munster last week. Louw will this weekend return to the starting XV in the … [Read more...] about Elrigh Louw Back In Starting XV For Isuzu Southern Kings

Too late for a bounce back Kings and Cheetahs?

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SA sides determined to bounce back on Guinness PRO14 tour The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will have their sights set on bouncing back strongly from disappointing defeats last week when they line up against Ulster and the Scarlets in their second tour matches in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend. The Toyota Cheetahs, in particular, will be under pressure to register a win to remain in the top three in Conference A with an eye on a possible playoff spot later in the season, as the … [Read more...] about Too late for a bounce back Kings and Cheetahs?

Nelson Mandela Bay River Mile

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Africa's oldest open water swimming event takes place in Nelson Mandela Bay this weekend. The 96th Nelson Mandela Bay River Mile - the oldest swimming event in Africa - takes place at Sunday's River this weekend with a festival of activities for the whole family. Starting with the Vodacom 5km Family Fun run at 9am on Saturday morning, the River Mile festival for the first time includes a local inter schools festival schools from Patensie, Kinkelbos and Colchester. Saturday afternoon will … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay River Mile

IRONMAN 4 the Kidz has made 2020 their year to make a significant difference

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https://youtu.be/v1XcsOCWt3w The Help a Hero initiative is calling all heroes to help raise R1 million by the end of the year. In 2005, nearly 16 years ago, the first full distance IRONMAN triathlon event took place in Port Elizabeth. This event has grown to become one of the most iconic races in the country as it pulses with South African spirit and pride. While this race has changed the lives of so many athletes, this day also marked the start of an initiative which has grown to become an … [Read more...] about IRONMAN 4 the Kidz has made 2020 their year to make a significant difference

The Australians Are Coming

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Eastern Province Cricket proud to host 2nd KFC T20 International St George’s Park Cricket Stadium in Port Elizabeth will host the second match of the KFC T20 International series between South Africa and Australia on Sunday, 23 February 2020. Both teams are scheduled to arrive in the Bay on Saturday, 22 February with Australia arriving at 12:50pm and the Proteas at 3:40pm. The match is scheduled to start at 2:30pm on Sunday with gates opening at 12:30pm. EP Cricket President Donovan … [Read more...] about The Australians Are Coming

IRONMAN for Nature

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https://youtu.be/RrwTDbJKO2Q IRONMAN for Nature charity organisation IRONMAN® South Africa, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is proud to announce its partnership with Wilderness Foundation Africa to form an additional charity, IRONMAN for Nature, for all IRONMAN South Africa events. IRONMAN for Nature will join IRONMAN 4 the Kidz as the two official charities. “We are excited to announce the IRONMAN for Nature charity and look forward to partnering with Wilderness Foundation Africa in this … [Read more...] about IRONMAN for Nature

Graeme and Marlow to renew rivalry

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Host school Graeme College will renew a rivalry with the tough Marlow Agricultural outfit when the Pam Golding Properties Graeme Rugby Day takes place in Grahamstown on March 14. It will be another testing encounter for the home team, but they have never shied away from this in their own tournament and it should provide a fitting finale to the traditional pipe-opener to the Eastern Province schools season. Tournament director Nico van der Meulen has again lined up a fascinating array of … [Read more...] about Graeme and Marlow to renew rivalry