Some of this may be smoke, some may be fire..... Former EP rugby president Cheeky Watson along with Nadia Gerwel, Andrea Wessels, Mandisa Mkaza and Stephan Pretorius were arrested by the Hawks this morning on charges of fraud or corruption. Lets go back to 2012 and start connecting some dots: The MBay Megafest scheduled for 2 June 2012 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was cancelled on 28 May 2012. See: … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watson Arrest – Connect the Dots
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On Tuesday 17 November SARU announced that they would be stepping in to assist the Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise by taking control of the EPTU's Southern Kings franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby. The action followed through a decision taken by the Executive Council of SARU some weeks ago to step into the Kings’ affairs if certain expectations were not realised. The decision was actioned as a result of the on-going cash flow problems at the Union after the president of EP, Mr Cheeky … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watson
MyPE Image: Cheeky Watson at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Seen by MyPE - Cheeky Watson talks to the press after the announcement by SARU that they will assume control of the EPRU who have hit a huge cash crisis. A " Greek tragedy" says Watson.: Instagram filter used: Lark Photo taken at: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth View in Instagram ⇒ Submit your Port Elizabeth images for publication by CLICKING HERE … [Read more...] about MyPE Image: Cheeky Watson at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Cheeky Watson on SARU ‘Takeover’
Cheeky Watson faced the media today to answer questions on the takeover by the South African Rugby Union of EP Rugby and that 'elusive sponsorship'. On Tuesday this week SARU agreed to assist the Eastern Province Rugby Union by taking control of the Southern Kings franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby. The action followed through a decision taken by the Executive Council of SARU some weeks ago to step into the Kings’ affairs if certain expectations were not realised. The decision was … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watson on SARU ‘Takeover’
NMBRA seeks to end ‘Watson Era’
Dear All, See letter below* sent to EP Kings players and officials from Cheeky Watson, we secured a sponsor for three years and Watson is trying all that he can to hang on to power. How is he expecting to pay the players seeing that the Metro closed that door on him? We are asking all players to hold on as we have a sustainable long term solution for the EP Kings. Please work with us to end the dominant Watson era and restart a new era with a sponsor who will bring financial stability to … [Read more...] about NMBRA seeks to end ‘Watson Era’
No let up for Kings’ financial worries
Unpaid player wages continue to mar the cash-strapped Eastern Province Rugby Union. According to SA Rugbymag, the union is facing a deadline from the South African Rugby Players Association (SARPA) to make player payments by Tuesday. After problems over payments arose again at the end of October, SARPA issued a written 10-day notice for the Kings to pay outstanding salaries or face action against them. The cash-strapped union was unable to pay players for several months earlier in the … [Read more...] about No let up for Kings’ financial worries
EP Kings Players on Strike
"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
Support for Cheeky Watson’s 3rd term
The Eastern Province Rugby Union's PE Metro Sub Union has declared their candidates list for the upcoming elections which will take place on 29 November 2014. Speaking at a press conference today PE Metro Sub Union President, Stag Mitchell, said they were in full support of president Cheeky Watson to stand for a third term in office. Alongside Watson, the Port Elizabeth Sub Union have put forward Phillip Joseph as Deputy President and Freddie Makoki as Vice President. For the various … [Read more...] about Support for Cheeky Watson’s 3rd term
EP Kings comment on inclusion in Premier Division
The Eastern Province Kings will be playing in the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division this year after the proposal to expand the Premier Division from six to eight teams was passed during a Special General Meeting in Johannesburg today. See: And the EP Kings are IN "This is great news for the region as it will help us to maintain the momentum that was created through the Southern Kings Super Rugby participation last year," said EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous. "We are glad to say that the … [Read more...] about EP Kings comment on inclusion in Premier Division
EP Rugby Reaction to SARU postponement
Confirming that the SARU Special General Council meeting, which was to be held in Cape Town on Friday to discuss the inclusion of the EP Kings in an expanded ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division, has been postponed, EPRU President, Cheeky Watson, said he had been informed today that the meeting had been postponed to the 13th of February. "Obviously we are disappointed that there has been another postponement, but we remain upbeat that, when the time does come, a positive rugby decision will be … [Read more...] about EP Rugby Reaction to SARU postponement
Cheeky Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, said Mangweni's appointment highlighted the commitment to develop players from the region. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions tour in 2009 and who has been a key player for the EP Kings since 2010, would be moving across to the coaching … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Tiger Mangweni joins Eastern Province Rugby coaching staff
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions tour in 2009 and who has been a key player for the EP Kings since 2010, would be moving across to the coaching team, where he would assist with the defensive structures. Crous said Mangweni, aged 34, would hold the defensive coach … [Read more...] about Tiger Mangweni joins Eastern Province Rugby coaching staff
One more hurdle in the way of Eastern Province Rugby and transformation
Eastern Province Rugby Union President, Cheeky Watson, confirmed that the proposal to expand the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division from six teams to eight next year was not passed during a special general meeting held in Johannesburg today. The proposal, which was tabled with SARU at the end of the Super Rugby season, was initially presented to the unions at a special general meeting held on the 19th of September, but the vote was delayed till the 30th for further consideration. Watson … [Read more...] about One more hurdle in the way of Eastern Province Rugby and transformation
Southern Kings Super Rugby Investigation
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has established an investigation into a suspected breach of SARU's Vodacom Super Rugby participation agreement by the Southern Kings. Jurie Roux, CEO of SARU, contacted Cheeky Watson, the chairman of the Kings board, on Tuesday to advise him of the inquiry and also to caution him against any potential breaches. The matter was discussed by an emergency teleconference of the Executive Council (Exco) of SARU on Tuesday. The Exco, in accordance with the … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Super Rugby Investigation
Cheeky Watsons’ Loaves and Fishes Moment
The president of EP Rugby, Cheeky Watson, is well known for whipping out his bible and reading a few verses, pages and even books from it on occasion. I was reminiscing with the Longhair about our trips many years ago to the aging Boet Erasmus Stadium to watch and report on the Mighty Elephants, as they were known then. By the way do you know what happened to the die hard supporters who used to stand with the Mighty Elephants banner on the field at the start of every game? Remember the one … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watsons’ Loaves and Fishes Moment
