"When poverty comes in the front door love leaves via the back door." Adding to the Eastern Province Kings woes are reports that the players did not turn up for practice this afternoon and have embarked on a strike action over unpaid wages. Earlier this season Eastern Province rugby boss Cheeky Watson and former head coach Carlos Spencer clashed over unpaid wages with Spencer resigning. At the end of July players lined up to receive envelopes of money after promises were made of a double … [Read more...] about EP Kings Players on Strike
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Cheeky claims from Spencer
Port Elizabeth - The EP Kings have expressed their disappointed after former coach Carlos Spencer voiced his dissatisfaction at unpaid wages. Spencer earlier this week parted ways with the Kings and - through his attorney David Jones - the former All Black has attributed his departure from the Kings to their continued troubles in meeting wage obligations. The Kings on Thursday insisted that Spencer and his lawyers' claims were "simply not true". "The initial problems we had with Carlos' … [Read more...] about Cheeky claims from Spencer
Carlos Spencer Leaves EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings and New Zealand coach Carlos Spencer have ended their association with immediate effect. Spencer, who earned 35 caps for the All Blacks from 1995 to 2004, finished his playing career with the Lions in 2011 and then coached at the Lions and the Sharks, before linking up with the EP Kings in December 2013. He was appointed as the attack and specialist skills coach, and then took charge of the provincial team on their return to the Currie Cup Premier Division in … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer Leaves EP Kings
Reasons why I am nice to Carlos Spencer
And I would imagine that this is also the reason why his charges listen to the EP Kings Coach when he speaks ............. Often I am tempted to push Carlos' buttons but knowing what a street fighter he is I choose to hold my counsel and bide my time. Watch to the end to see who won this street fight. Now maybe there is a bit of a motivational in there for the EP Kings - lose to the Bulls on Friday and Carlos will meet each of you in the square ring! Rugby star Carlos Spencer (blue … [Read more...] about Reasons why I am nice to Carlos Spencer
Steven Sykes and Carlos Spencer discuss Blue Bulls Game
With 5 games behind them and 5 losses the EP Kings are the only team in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup still seeking a win. The Kings meet the Bulls on Friday 12 September at 19h10 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth for a do or die clash. Sykes and Spencer both say that the EP Kings will beat the Blue Bulls. A view contrary to most of Despatch, though.... http://youtu.be/A2x_Ap6sn_8 Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port … [Read more...] about Steven Sykes and Carlos Spencer discuss Blue Bulls Game
I don’t believe the Lions were 20 points better than us!
Carlos Spencer analyses the EP Kings game after their loss to the Golden Lions on 30 August 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The EP Kings lost 41-22 to the Lions. Scorers EP Kings 22 (19) - Tries: Paul Schoeman, Shane Gates, Siviwe Sotyizwapi, Conversions: Scott van Breda (2), Drop Goal: George Whitehead Golden Lions 41 (21) - Tries: Jaco Kriel, Ruan Dreyer, Schalk van der Merwe, Franco Mostert, Derick Minnie Conversions: Ruan Combrinck … [Read more...] about I don’t believe the Lions were 20 points better than us!
Carlos Spencer chats about the EP vs WP Currie Cup Game
EP Kings coach, Carlos Spencer, chats about his teams performance against DHL Western Province in the Absa Currie Cup game played at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay on 8 August 2014. EP and WP 'kicked off' this years competition with the EP Kings celebrating their return to the premier competition after a 12 year hiatus. Final Score: EP Kings - 16 and Western Province - 35 Scorers: EP Kings (11) 16 - Tries: Luke Watson, Kevin Luiters, Conversion: Scott van Breda (2); Penalties - … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer chats about the EP vs WP Currie Cup Game
Spencer announces team to take on SWD
With just four weeks left before the Currie Cup starts, Carlos Spencer has announced an expanded team of 26 players to tackle the SWD Eagles in George on Friday evening. Spencer, who has yet to decide on the captaincy of the squad following Luke Watson's absence due to a slight rib injury, has made eight changes to his starting line up in comparison to the game against the Sharks XV last week. Up front Edgar Marutlulle will start at hooker in place of Albé de Swardt, who moves to the … [Read more...] about Spencer announces team to take on SWD
Carlos Spencer on the Kings vs Sharks game
Carlos Spencer predicts some changes to the Southern Kings team going ahead. Spencer answers questions from Francois 'Die Son sien alles' De Wet, George 'Times Media' Byron and Michael 'Die Burger' Green. A point of concern is leadership which Spencer addresses. The Southern Kings discipline comes in for some praise. A rampant Southern Kings side beat the visitors from Durban 50 -24. Scorers: Kings 50 (26): Try - Luke Watson, Shane Gates (2), Shaun McDonald (2), Thembalani Bholi, Tom … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer on the Kings vs Sharks game
Spencer happy with Kings performance
The Southern Kings demonstrated a tighter running style of play in their 66-28 defeat of the Blue Bulls on Friday night in Port Elizabeth. The Southern Kings and Blue Bulls met in a friendly ahead of the start of the Currie Cup leg of the rugby season. Whilst coach Carlos Spencer was very happy with his team scoring ten tries to the Bulls three he noted that the Kings still have a lot to work on as well; "Turnovers are still too high at the moment, our defence needs work with too many … [Read more...] about Spencer happy with Kings performance
Carlos Spencer on the upcoming Kings Wales Clash
After announcing the EP Kings team to face Wales on Tuesday 10 June at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Eastern Province Head Coach, Carlos Spencer fielded a number of questions from the media keen to hear the chances of the Kings against Wales and why Luke Watson wasn't playing. See the video for all Spencer's answers. http://youtu.be/_2gyNFL1aAw "Most of the new guys have just arrived on Monday so they still have a lot to learn in terms of information and the way we want to play the game, … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer on the upcoming Kings Wales Clash
Big ups Carlos
Legendary All Black, Carlos Spencer who is now the EP Kings head coach announces the Kings team to meet Wales in their Tuesday 10 June 2014 clash - kickoff at 19h00. Watch the video as Carlos tackles the strange pronunciations with aplomb and bravery to match a marauding Springbok pack aiming to tear anyone with the ball apart. I can just say that I am glad that I don't have to do the same as Carlos for a Maori, Japanese or Russian team. Well done … [Read more...] about Big ups Carlos
Carlos Spencer – EP Kings Currie Cup head coach for 2014
Carlos Spencer, who joined EP Rugby in December last year, has been appointed as the EP Kings Currie Cup head coach ahead of their foray into the Premier Division. Speaking at a press conference at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium today, EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that the former New Zealand flyhalf would be head up the coaching staff for the Currie Cup 2014 season. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was well known for his flamboyant, … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer – EP Kings Currie Cup head coach for 2014
Southern Kings team to take on the Cheetahs
The Southern Kings, currently under the guidance of caretaker coach Robbi Kempson, will take to the field against the Cheetahs with a mixture of experience and young up-and-coming players this weekend. The team will be captained by rugby stalwart Darron Nell, who shared the captaincy role for the Southern Kings with Luke Watson and Andries Strauss in their Super Rugby debut season last year, with Ronnie Cooke – EP Kings Player of the Year last year – as vice captain. Kempson said the team … [Read more...] about Southern Kings team to take on the Cheetahs
Carlos Spencer joins EP Rugby
EP Rugby CEO Charl Crous has confirmed that former New Zealand flyhalf, Carlos Spencer, has joined the EP Kings coaching ranks for the 2014 season on a five year contract. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was well known for his flamboyant, attacking play and ball handling skills and brought with him a wealth of experience. "Carlos will be joining the EP Kings to focus on the back line as well as skills training," said Crous. Spencer first … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer joins EP Rugby
