Oupa named as Cheetahs captain: In 2014, he made his Springbok debut against Scotland in Port Elizabeth, taking to the field as a replacement for Duane Vermeulen and represented the Springboks in 19 matches so far. “Oupa gained a lo... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Mohoje named Cheetahs' PRO14 skipper: In 2014, he made his Springbok debut against Scotland in Port Elizabeth, taking to the field as a replacement for Duane Vermeulen. He has played 19 times in green and gold. "Oupa gained … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Oupa named as Cheetahs captain
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Who is your money on? Kings or Cheetahs?
On this coming Saturday, April 28, the Southern Kings will take to the field at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the final fixture of what has been a tough and arduous debut season in the GUINNESSPRO14 Championship. Their opponents will be fellow SA franchise the Toyota Cheetahs and everything points to another tough encounter. This has been a historic season for the Kings during which much had to be learnt very quickly – players had to gel as a team, a new way of playing against new opponents … [Read more...] about Who is your money on? Kings or Cheetahs?
PE in the news: Lee in the spotlight at Cheetahs
Lee in the spotlight at Cheetahs: Lee scored a hat-trick in the first Pro14 derby game in Port Elizabeth and followed it up with a brace in the corresponding game last Saturday, and has been a rock in the midfield since the Toyota Cheetahs have lost captain Francois Venter. But the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Final call for SA creative economy conference submissions: The South African Cultural Observatory's (SACO) third International Conference will be held at the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Lee in the spotlight at Cheetahs
Willemse Returns
The return of captain Michael Willemse at hooker was the most noteworthy change made to the Southern Kings starting XV by Head Coach Deon Davids when he named his team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in a GUINNESSPRO14 fixture in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 20 January 2018. Now fully recovered from a long-term groin injury, Willemse replaces Stephan Coetzee in the number 2 jersey and also reclaims the captain's armband from Schalk Ferreira who deputised ably during his absence. In the only other … [Read more...] about Willemse Returns
Hi Ho, Hi Ho It’s off to Bloemfontein we go
After last weekend’s first-ever South African Derby in the Guinness PRO14 the Toyota Cheetahs will host the Southern Kings in Bloemfontein to complete their back-to-back fixtures. The Cheetahs showed a lot of muscle in last weekend’s game in Port Elizabeth scoring two tries in the final 10 minutes while down to 13 players. The Kings, however, showed flashes of excellent play and were much more competitive than the final score of 45-21 suggested as they game played out in front of 6,711 – the … [Read more...] about Hi Ho, Hi Ho It’s off to Bloemfontein we go
Cheetahs team to face Southern Kings
Coach Rory Duncan has announced his team to take on the Kings in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 13 January 2018. The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1. It is the first time the two local teams meet in Guinness PRO14. The last time the two teams faced each other was in July when they made their final Vodacom SuperRugby appearances. The Toyota Cheetahs have won all four previous fixtures between the two. "Dealing with pressure, we’ve been taking this … [Read more...] about Cheetahs team to face Southern Kings
Kings miss out on maiden PRO14 Win
Despite a dominant and committed first 15 minutes that saw them awarded as many as five early penalties in the opposition twenty-two, the Southern Kings were unfortunately unable to turn possession and field-position into points and were then punished for this once hosts Edinburgh were able to settle into their rhythm. The Kings were returning to GUINNESSPRO14 action a full month after their last competitive fixture and were also confronted with icy northern hemisphere conditions quite at … [Read more...] about Kings miss out on maiden PRO14 Win
Historic Weekend Ahead for Southern Kings and Cheetahs
A truly historic chapter will be written this weekend when the first-ever Guinness PRO14 season kicks off after the addition of the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings from South Africa. As this world class Championship continues to raise the bar, the introduction of the Cheetahs and the Kings makes the Guinness PRO14 a global tournament. Round 1 also marks the first games played under the new Conference format which sees each team play home and away against clubs in their own Conference … [Read more...] about Historic Weekend Ahead for Southern Kings and Cheetahs
All Systems go for Southern Kings and Pro14
Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union have today confirmed that the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings will join an expanded Guinness PRO14 tournament in time for the upcoming 2017/18 season. A long-term strategic agreement has been signed by both parties which will allow the participation of two South African franchises in the renamed Guinness PRO14 Championship. The agreement means that the Championship will take place across the northern and southern hemispheres and marks … [Read more...] about All Systems go for Southern Kings and Pro14
Confirmed: Rugby’s Worst Kept Secret
Celtic Rugby issued a statement yesterday afternoon confirming that: “Advanced and positive discussions are taking place with the South African Rugby Union regarding the introduction of two teams into an expanded Guinness PRO12 Championship. Given the proximity of the 2017/18 season start, a final decision on this potential expansion will be confirmed as soon as practical.” Celtic Rugby is the association of Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian Rugby Unions, which runs the PRO12 competition … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Rugby’s Worst Kept Secret
PE in the news: Pro12: Cheetahs and Southern Kings’ entry to be confirmed next week
Pro12: Cheetahs and Southern Kings' entry to be confirmed next week: By coincidence, the teams play each other in their final game in the competition on Friday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Super Rugby will be reduced from 18 to 15 teams next season, with an Australian side also poised to be cut. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Rail operator given funding boost for growth in Africa: Following the fund's acquisition, the remainder of Sheltam's ownership is split … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Pro12: Cheetahs and Southern Kings’ entry to be confirmed next week
Only One Point Southern Kings – Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve
The Southern Kings have had an awesome Super Rugby season - the best ever in this century. Playing only for pride in front of 10 015 spectators against the Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth last night, both teams played their last games in Super Rugby for the foreseeable future. Coming off of a high with two monumental wins - albeit by ONE point each - against the Jaguares in Argentina and the Bulls at Loftus Versveld the Southern Kings, with six wins to the … [Read more...] about Only One Point Southern Kings – Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve
PE in the news: Cheetahs say goodbye with a win
Cheetahs say goodbye with a win: The Cheetahs said goodbye to Super Rugby with a narrow 21-20 win over the Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday. The match was the Cheetahs' and Kings' final Super Rugby match after both sides were axed from the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Pro12: Cheetahs and Southern Kings' entry to be confirmed next week: By coincidence, the teams play each other in their final game in the competition on Friday at the … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Cheetahs say goodbye with a win
Dear SARU – I doubt the Kings ‘decided’ to pursue other interests!
Is South African Rugby trying to ease away from being blamed for making a (there is no other word for it) KAK decision? All these years they have rabbited on about how the Eastern Cape is the cradle of development and that they support rugby in this region only to toss the Southern Kings under the Super Rugby buss the minute our sheep loving criminal cousins wave a bundle of cash under their noses. Now that the 'Koel is deur die Kerk' and we finally have a winning team methinks that SARU … [Read more...] about Dear SARU – I doubt the Kings ‘decided’ to pursue other interests!
#FillOurStadium – Challenge Accepted
The Southern Kings, together with the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipality and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, hoisted the #FillOurStadium flag at the Donkin Reserve on Thursday morning. The Southern Kings are on the verge of playing their final Vodacom Super Rugby match in a historic clash against the Toyota Cheetahs which will see both sides bidding farewell to the competition which will be narrowed down from 18 to 15 teams next season. With the Southern Kings having enjoyed good support … [Read more...] about #FillOurStadium – Challenge Accepted
