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Warriors head to Oudtshoorn

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It’s a new year and a new opportunity for the Warriors to get the basics right and earn their victories. This according to Warriors head coach, Robin Peterson, who addressed media at a press conference hosted at St George’s Park Cricket Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. The Warriors open their Momentum One Day Cup campaign with a feat against the World Sports Betting Cape Cobras at Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on Sunday, 2 February. Peterson said that while the Warriors had … [Read more...] about Warriors head to Oudtshoorn

Heading into the Home Stretch

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After an eventful start, Africa’s largest family beach event has reached the final four races of the season. The 6-month long series, which was scheduled to kick off on the 6th of October, was hampered by winds in excess of 60km/h which led to the eventual cancellation of the first round. Thereafter the event has gained momentum with the weather playing ball for all subsequent race days and swimmers enjoying mostly flat seas and a great atmosphere. Now with the aQuelle Ocean Racing … [Read more...] about Heading into the Home Stretch

All eyes on Bloem

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An epic Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings is set to play out in Bloemfontein on Saturday, when both sides will target a victory at all costs. While the Toyota Cheetahs are determined to register their sixth victory of the season to remain in third place in Conference A and gain some breathing space between themselves and the Glasgow Warriors on the log, the Isuzu Southern Kings are highly motivated to avenge their last minute 31-30 defeat last week … [Read more...] about All eyes on Bloem

Red Machine Team Announced

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The “Red Machine” will host the “Strikers” from the Highveld in their next CSA Provincial fixtures. The two sides meet on Thursday 30th January for the Provincial 3-day challenge; with the Provincial 1-day fixture being played on Sunday, 2nd February. The fixtures will be played at St. George’s Cricket Grounds, Port Elizabeth, and will be streamed live on PitchVision. Eastern Province Squad: 1. Christensen Matthew 2. Gidana Siviwe 3. Setimani Nelson 4. Van. Heerden Josh 5. Moore … [Read more...] about Red Machine Team Announced

Prepare for a belter

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If last weekend’s South African derby was anything to go by, Guinness PRO14 supporters are in for a cracking game of rugby on Saturday as Toyota Cheetahs and the Isuzu Southern Kings renew hostilities. With the European teams out of action for another few weeks, last Saturday’s derby had a big impact in Conference A, with the Cheetahs up to third and 26 points. The Toyota Cheetahs v Isuzu Southern Kings match will be played at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Kick off is at 17h00 and the … [Read more...] about Prepare for a belter

Braam van Straaten Highlights Passion

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If there is anybody who knows what it takes to bring the goods at the top level of professional rugby, it is Isuzu Southern Kings assistant coach, Braam van Straaten. The former Springbok flyhalf and ex-Wallabies kicking coach highlighted that the passion he has seen in the Isuzu Southern Kings troops is set to see them turn the corner in the Guinness PRO14. “These boys are passionate about this team; they are passionate about this franchise and they are passionate about this region of the … [Read more...] about Braam van Straaten Highlights Passion

Join the Kings Army for free

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For a limited time only the Kings Army Rugby Supporters Club is offering free membership for the 2020/21 season to anyone who would like to become part of the supporters club. Click HERE to join: https://kingsarmy.co.za/join/ Members qualify for various discounts on match tickets, regalia and from supporting businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay. For years Eastern Cape rugby supporters have been starved for top rugby. There was always a passion for the game which the 2010 promotion … [Read more...] about Join the Kings Army for free

1 Winner and 1 Loser in SA’s Guinness PRO14 camps

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There were contrasting emotions in the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings camps following the dramatic Guinness PRO14 derby between the sides at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in which a brave comeback allowed the Free Staters to edge through 31-30. (SEE report here) While Isuzu Southern Kings coach Robbie Kempson was angry at his team’s last-minute defeat, Toyota Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie praised his side’s fighting spirit and veteran scrumhalf Ruan … [Read more...] about 1 Winner and 1 Loser in SA’s Guinness PRO14 camps

Toyota Cheetahs will enter match as favourites

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The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will be bracing themselves for an action-packed Guinness PRO14 derby on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth in what will mark the first encounter between the sides this season and the only match of the weekend. Pride will be a big factor for both sides, but a good result will be of utmost importance too. The Free Staters are determined to win to remain close to the top of the log in their conference to stay in contention … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs will enter match as favourites

EP Cricket Board to focus on cricket development

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With the successful hosting of the test between South Africa and England behind them, the Eastern Province Cricket Board (EPC) is focusing on the future of cricket in the province, says EPC chief executive, Mark Williams. “Misunderstandings and differences between board members which went public late last year have been cleared up,” he adds. EPC president Donovan May has confirmed that he has apologised to the EPC board for comments on the Cricket South Africa Board made in response to … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Board to focus on cricket development

Stormers Kings Knysna Clash

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The Isuzu Southern King and DHL Stormers will be out to test their respective squad depth when they take each other on in a friendly encounter in Knysna on Friday, 17 January 2020. The Isuzu Southern Kings recently started the second half of their 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season and have a crucial derby ahead against the Cheetahs which will be played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, January 25. Meanwhile, the Cape Town-based Stormers is preparing for the start of their 2020 Super Rugby … [Read more...] about Stormers Kings Knysna Clash

#BeThere

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St George’s Park Cricket Ground is pleased to welcome the South African and English national teams this weekend, ahead of the third Test of the four-match series to be played in Port Elizabeth from 16 to 20 January. The two previous clashes have seen the Proteas win the first match with England taking the second match in Cape Town – with the help of the crowd and famed Barmy Army no doubt. This time around, the men will be playing in Nelson Mandela Bay’s backyard, and the appeal has been … [Read more...] about #BeThere

Kings Stumble in Edinburgh

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The Isuzu Southern Kings endured a heart-breaking start to the 2020 leg of their Guinness PRO14 season as ill-discipline and bad luck saw them go down 61-13 against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Saturday. The men from Port Elizabeth were reduced to 14 men after only 13 minutes of play as Pieter Scholtz (prop) received a red card for making contact with an opponent’s neck while carrying the ball on attack. Their replacement tighthead prop, De-Jay Terblanche, then suffered an injury shortly … [Read more...] about Kings Stumble in Edinburgh