The experienced Schalk Ferreira will taste his first bit of Guinness PRO14 action for the 2019/20 season when he earns a starting berth for the Isuzu Southern Kings in their clash against Edinburgh Rugby on Saturday, January 4. The 35-year-old will be making a return from a back injury that has sidelined him since pre-season. Also back in the starting XV this week is Courtney Winnaar, who will don the No15 jersey. The Isuzu Southern Kings are expecting a thrilling encounter against an … [Read more...] about Schalk Ferreira to start against Edinburgh
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Not only Nikki Straton is off to Scotland
The Isuzu Southern Kings team heads for Scotland today ahead of their Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh Rugby at BT Murrayfield on Saturday, January 4. (And Nikki Straton returns to Scotland tomorrow - look out for her chaps if you pop in to Glasgow for some R&R!) After a short Christmas break, the side has been hard at training over the past week in preparation for their first match of the new year. Isuzu Southern Kings interim Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, is pleased with the work his … [Read more...] about Not only Nikki Straton is off to Scotland
The British and Irish Lions ARE Coming to Port Elizabeth
FNB Stadium in Johannesburg will host the first Test on Saturday 24 July and with a capacity of approximately 88,000 spectators. The British & Irish Lions could make history on an eight-game tour of South Africa in 2021, with Warren Gatland’s side set to play in front of the largest-ever crowd for a Lions Test since the game turned professional, after the itinerary was jointly announced on Wednesday. The hotly-anticipated tour will span the length and breadth of South Africa, visiting … [Read more...] about The British and Irish Lions ARE Coming to Port Elizabeth
Main’s Mauritius Challenge
In what he describes as his biggest challenge to date, Port Elizabeth endurance, adventurer, Kyle Main will swim a distance of 50km uninterrupted from the west to south coast of Mauritius in December. Beginning at Flic n Flac beach on the west coast and finishing at Bel Ombre beach in the south, Main will not touch land or support craft for around 10 hours over which time he is expected to have made around 36 000 arm strokes. Main has pioneered at least two swims of up to 25km around … [Read more...] about Main’s Mauritius Challenge
Do Your Bit For Charity and Drop the Ball
The festive season is filled with joy, presents, shopping and cheer for many, but for others it is an annual reminder of the many challenges and discomforts that remain ahead. In embracing the spirit of giving, the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants have found it fitting to donate the unearned winnings from the one-handed catch competition to the Community Chest of the Eastern Cape. The money had been earmarked for the catch-a-six competition, however the last few home games at St George’s Park saw … [Read more...] about Do Your Bit For Charity and Drop the Ball
Bok heroes enjoy successful Framesby golf day
Springbok rugby legend Danie Gerber and 1999 World Cup hero Jannie de Beer added a touch of celebrity status as Framesby Hoerskool held a highly successful golf day at Humewood on Friday (November 22). With FNB as the title sponsor, a full afternoon field of 124 players tested themselves around the famous Port Elizabeth links course, putting the day firmly on the local golfing map. Golf day organiser Karl du Preez, who is chairman of the Framesby Supporters Club and also serves on the … [Read more...] about Bok heroes enjoy successful Framesby golf day
Schoeman’s Last Game for Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings winger, Yaw Penxe, will make a long-awaited return to the field when the side takes on Connacht Rugby in a Guinness PRO14 clash at The Sportsground in Galway, Ireland, on Saturday. After sustaining a hamstring injury in the opening match of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season, Penxe has made a full recovery and will make his second appearance this season as the Port Elizabeth-based side goes in search of their second away win this weekend. Penxe’s inclusion is one of … [Read more...] about Schoeman’s Last Game for Kings
Summer Slam Beach Tennis Tour returns
Beach Tennis is heading back to the garden route this December for the second edition of the KIA Summer Slam tour, with tournament organisers expecting 2019 to be even bigger and better than last year’s debut. So far confirmed to enter are a host of some of the top beach tennis stars including defending champions Alessandro Calbucci (Men’s world number 1) and Michele Cappelletti (Men’s world number 2). Russian world number 4 Nikita Burmakin and Italian world number 5 Tommaso Giovannini … [Read more...] about Summer Slam Beach Tennis Tour returns
Setback for Velleman
Isuzu Southern Kings loose-forward CJ Velleman remains positive despite his latest injury setback. The 24-year-old highly-rated openside flanker had just returned to full training at the Port Elizabeth-based side from a leg injury when a “freak accident” at training last Friday put an end to a potential comeback in the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season. “CJ was involved in a freak accident at training when he slipped and tore his ACL on his left knee< Isuzu Southern Kings Head of Athletic … [Read more...] about Setback for Velleman
Ryan ten Doeschate joins NMB Giants as replacement for Farhaan Behardien
Port Elizabeth-born Dutch-South African batsman, Ryan ten Doeschate has been drafted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants as the replacement for Farhaan Behardien, for the rest of the 2019 Mzansi Super League (MSL) competition. Behardien was ruled out of the tournament following an injury, after having played two games for the Giants. Ten Doeschate has represented the Netherlands national team at both One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) level and was instrumental in … [Read more...] about Ryan ten Doeschate joins NMB Giants as replacement for Farhaan Behardien
Keeping the NMB Giants on track
Working as a unit and soliciting advice from some of the more seasoned players is helping the Nelson Bay Giants stay on track during the 2019 Mzansi Super League, as they seek to retain their spot at the top of the league’s standings. The NMB Giants will play host to Paarl Rocks on Wednesday, 27 November in what will be another top-of-the-table clash in Port Elizabeth. Speaking at the Giants’ press conference on Monday, players Beuran Hendricks and Marco Marais said the team’s chemistry … [Read more...] about Keeping the NMB Giants on track
Kings Team to Face Connacht
The Isuzu Southern Kings have named a 25-man touring group that will leave Port Elizabeth early next week for Galway, Ireland, where they will take on Connacht Rugby at The Sportsground on Saturday, November 30. The traveling party includes new faces in hooker, Chad Solomon, who is on a short-term loan from Western Province, experienced tighthead prop, De-Jay Terblanche, who re-joined the team he represented last season, scrumhalf Theo Maree from the Bulls and utility back, Scott van Breda, … [Read more...] about Kings Team to Face Connacht
100 Free Tickets Available
The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants are “bringing the gees” and are fast becoming the fan’s favourite with the Mzansi Super League action back in Port Elizabeth this week. Three fixtures are scheduled at St George’s Park Cricket Ground over the next eight days and cricket fever is spreading across the city. Giants fans are invited to meet players Junior Dala, Onke Nyaku and Nandre Burger at Greenacres Shopping Centre in Port Elizabeth this Friday, from 3pm to 4pm at the Edgards Court. Free … [Read more...] about 100 Free Tickets Available
Framesby bolster hockey, netball resources
Framesby Hoerskool in Port Elizabeth have moved to bolster their hockey and netball resources with the appointment of two high-profile coaches to their management staff for 2020. Former South African player Lana Krige will take on a mentoring role in the netball set-up, while experienced coach Jordan Drury will become the school’s director of hockey. Framesby head of sport Christo Scriven said they were excited about the acquisition of such highly-rated coaches, who would add much … [Read more...] about Framesby bolster hockey, netball resources
National recognition for UTS
YEARS of dedication to sport for good work in Nelson Mandela Bay has paid off for United Through Sport South Africa. United Through Sport received an award for Recreation Body of the Year at the 14th annual South African Sport Awards on Sunday, 10 November. Sharing a stage with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, who overcame many adversities because of the power of sport in his own life, made this award even more meaningful to United Through Sport Director, Nick Mould. United Through Sport runs … [Read more...] about National recognition for UTS
