Understandably, certain feline, mane sporting rugby supporters to the North of us are a little, shall we say; "Miffed" at the inclusion of the Southern Kings into Super Rugby at the expense of the Lions. The cards are stacked against the Southern Kings who have to perform well in the one year allocated to them. I saw a particularly incensed fan using words like 'afrikaans four sided box' and other on Twitter today after the viewing/airing of the Ballz Radio interview with Cheeky … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watson on Foreign Players
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Eastern Province Rugby express sadness at passing of Louis Luyt
The Eastern Province Rugby Union would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of former SARFU president Louis Luyt. Eastern Province Rugby president, Cheeky Watson said Luyt had been a pillar of the rugby community; "I think he's synonymous with South Africa rugby and one of the pillars of South Africa rugby.” "Louis Luyt made a tremendous contribution to the sport in this country and we've lost an absolute stalwart and pillar as far as South African rugby is … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Rugby express sadness at passing of Louis Luyt
Southern Kings respond to ‘Aikôna, Cheeky’
Following the article that appeared in the Rapport this morning, which states that SA Rugby have dismissed the Southern Kings request to field more than two foreign players, President Cheeky Watson stated the following. "The Southern Kings have not received any official confirmation from SA Rugby on this matter as yet, but we have no reason to disbelieve the report." (An official decision from SARU is expected on Monday) "If this is the case, we will accept and abide by the decision of SA … [Read more...] about Southern Kings respond to ‘Aikôna, Cheeky’
Entry to Rugby’s Biggest Party of the Year at same price as last year
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed today that ticket prices for the popular Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth remain unchanged from last year. SARU made the announcement at the tournament launch which took place under the Humewood Bridge in Port Elizabeth. The unchanged ticket prices mean rugby fans will be able to watch a full day of thrilling international Sevens action from as little as R80 at South African rugby’s biggest party at the magnificent Nelson … [Read more...] about Entry to Rugby’s Biggest Party of the Year at same price as last year
“News to Me”, says Cheeky Watson
"It is and has always been the objective of EP Rugby to bring Super 15 rugby to the Eastern Cape", President Cheeky Watson said in a statement released by EP Rugby today. He was commenting on news reports that rugby administrators in the province had agreed to forgo their right to admission to Super 15 rugby next year by accepting a multi-million rand payoff and inclusion only in 2016. The impasse among the five South African franchises competition in the Super 15 competition was created … [Read more...] about “News to Me”, says Cheeky Watson
No We Were Not Bribed says EP
According to the EP Kings Twitter account: https://twitter.com/EPKings/status/224445008474931200 According to other media: The Southern Kings have accepted a multi-million rand offer from the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to postpone their inclusion in the Super Rugby competition. The Weekend Argus reports that the Kings agreed to delay their Super Rugby entry until 2016 in exchange for R40m and Currie Cup Premier Division status from next year. This comes after SARU earlier … [Read more...] about No We Were Not Bribed says EP
Frolick and Watson’s Official Answer to Politically Incorrect
Through the offices of the Eastern Province Rugby Union, ANC MP, Cedrik Frolick and EPRU Chairman, Cheeky Watson released this comment on the allegations and "slander" by ex-Springbok Coach, Peter De Villiers, in his recently released book, Politically Incorrect: "The local media has printed excerpts from the book ghost-written on behalf of Peter de Villiers in which we are attributed a role in a supposed conspiracy against him, relating to his sexual "exploits" as captured on … [Read more...] about Frolick and Watson’s Official Answer to Politically Incorrect
Caption This
MyPE captured the image below of the two hard working BIG men of EP Rugby - Anele Pamba and Cheeky Watson - having a little lie down, quiet time on the B field of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Of course I told them that if only there had been an umbrella and some beach sand I would have had a 'great' caption for the image. But I think that I will save them misery at my hand and, instead, ask YOU for your caption - slip it in to the comments section below - the best one may win the chance … [Read more...] about Caption This
