The Eastern Province Rugby Union has acknowledged that confusion exists around the staging of the Craven Week Trials for High Schools this weekend in Graaff Reinet, by the EP High Schools Rugby Association. Reports reaching EPRU indicate that it is being suggested that the Union has cancelled said trials. The EPRU would like to set the record straight by informing all parties that this is not at all the case, and that the EPRU has not cancelled any activities surrounding the staging of … [Read more...] about EPRU clears confusion over ‘cancellation’ of Graaff Reinet Craven Week Trials
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Malcolm Jaer – sole EP representative in SA Schools squad
The 2013 u18 Eastern Province Rugby Craven week squad boasted nine players from Grey High School, five from Brandwag, three from Pearson and one each from Otto du Plessis, HTS Daniel Pienaar and HTS Newton. Only one of the team, Malcolm Jaer, made it on to the 28-man Coca-Cola SA Schools squad that will feature in an Under-18 International series in August announced on Saturday. An explosive flyhalf, Jaer from Brandwag, is part of the 28 man SA squad. The squad was chosen by a panel … [Read more...] about Malcolm Jaer – sole EP representative in SA Schools squad
Two Local Players in SARU SA School Squad of 28
SARU has announced the SA Schools squad of 28 players after a set of trial matches at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park on Saturday. Of the three Eastern Province players Named for the SA Schools trials squad, two made the cut for the SA School Squad; Aidon Davis (Daniel Pienaaar) and Sergeal Petersen (Grey High School). South Africa’s best schoolboy players will be in action in three internationals against European opposition in August when they face the Under-18 teams of England, Wales … [Read more...] about Two Local Players in SARU SA School Squad of 28
Three EP Players Named for SA Schools trials squad
The Blue Bulls had the majority of their squad called up for the SA Schools trials later this month, which was announced at the conclusion of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week in Port Elizabeth. Following a joint decision by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and the SA Schools Rugby Association (SASRA), the SA Schools selectors on Saturday named a 50-man trials squad instead of an SA Schools team, as has been the custom at previous Under-18 Craven Weeks. The SA Schools trial match will … [Read more...] about Three EP Players Named for SA Schools trials squad
Blue Bulls unstoppable at Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
The Blue Bulls hammered the Golden Lions 47-0 in the unofficial final at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on the final day of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week in Port Elizabeth. In the main match, the Lions were no match for a rampant Blue Bulls outfit, who led 10-0 at the break thanks to a try from centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg and converted by flyhalf Ryno Eksteen, who also kicked a first-half penalty. The boys from Pretoria quickly doubled their advantage when flanker Thabo Mabuza … [Read more...] about Blue Bulls unstoppable at Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
EP KZN Craven Week Humdinger
Based on possession and territory the Eastern Province Craven Week team ran out deserved winners against KZN in their final curtain raiser match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth today. Based on handling errors and mistakes EP were lucky to win against KZN during a rain deluge making play cold, wet and difficult for both teams for most of the game. KZN, playing North to South won the kickoff and opened the scoring a minute later with a successful penalty kick off of the … [Read more...] about EP KZN Craven Week Humdinger
Blue Bulls unstoppable at Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
The Blue Bulls recorded their second big win over quality opposition at the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week in Port Elizabeth when they hammered the Pumas 36-10 (halftime 24-3) in Day 4's main match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Blue Bulls picked up where they left off on Tuesday - when they beat Western Province 47-27 - to run in five tries against the boys from Mpumalanga, who themselves had impressed on Day 2 during their 48-24 win over the Griffons. The Bulls, Lions and hosts … [Read more...] about Blue Bulls unstoppable at Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
Eastern Province CD vs Griffons Game Exercises Refs Lungs
Lots of handling errors, knock ons and penalties (19 at my count) made for a frustrating stop start game as Eastern Province Country Districts went down to the Griffons 33-28 in the third game of the day at the Coca Cola Craven Week taking place at the Neslson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 12 July 2012. From their kickoff the Griffons had something to prove after their loss to the Pumas (48-24) on Tuesday which they set out to do by dominating possession and territory in the first … [Read more...] about Eastern Province CD vs Griffons Game Exercises Refs Lungs
Lions win arm-wrestle, EP unbeaten at Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Wee
The Lions remained unbeaten after Day 3 of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week in Port Elizabeth after tries from two of their front-rankers gave the Gautengers a hard-fought 17-8 win over KZN in the day's main match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth. There were also wins on Wednesday for Namibia, Free State, Eastern Province and the Valke. Much was expected from KZN and the Lions, following their impressive opening-day wins over Free State (48-24) and Border (29-14) … [Read more...] about Lions win arm-wrestle, EP unbeaten at Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Wee
Running Rugby wins the day for Eastern Province
In their second match of the tournament Eastern Province played against Boland in the Coca Cola Craven Week at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth today. The team will be satisfied with a second win in the competition as an interesting fact from the tournament is that each of the 22 players on each team has to get a chance to start, tactical replacements are not allowed, only injury replacements. Theoretically then the team with the greatest depth has the best chance at winning … [Read more...] about Running Rugby wins the day for Eastern Province
Blue Bulls too good for WP at PE Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
The Coca-Cola Craven Week in Port Elizabeth continues to dish up great running rugby and lots of points. Tuesday saw a total of five matches being played with 305 points being scored in 350 minutes - almost a point a minute! But, it was the Blue Bulls who raised the bar on this, the second day of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium when they scored 21 unanswered second-half points to beat Western Province 47-27 in the day's main match. The Bulls trailed … [Read more...] about Blue Bulls too good for WP at PE Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
Port Elizabeth Dishes up Entertaining Running Rugby
As I sit at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth watching the Coca Cola Craven Week rugby teams I cannot help but feel that rugby in South Africa has an incredible future ahead. Today's teams are eschewing the kicking game and taking the ball on the run with relish. Okay the handling mistakes are many but that is excused by the sheer entertainment value of running rugby. The schoolboys are like terriers watching for gaps and squirming through as they chase points and tries. The … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Dishes up Entertaining Running Rugby
EP Beat Griquas in a Nail Biter
At the Coca Cola Craven Week being held in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Eastern Province and Griquas played to a nail biting finish as the lead changed constantly during the game. Schoolboy rugby remains entertaining and unpredictable as the two sides played a hard and exciting game in the second day of the Craven Week tournament today - Griquas led 16-11 at the end of the 1st half. Eastern Province, trailing by two points, were awarded a penalty in the last seconds of … [Read more...] about EP Beat Griquas in a Nail Biter
Eastern Province Craven Week Opening Win Overshadowed by KZN
Hosts Eastern Province kicked off with a resounding win, but it was the performance of KZN that dominated talk on the opening day of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Playing in the main curtain-raiser, KZN scored seven tries to run out unexpectedly convincing 48-24 winners over a disappointing Free State side, with fullback Jesse Kriel and right wing Bruce Arnott each grabbing a brace. EP then gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Craven Week Opening Win Overshadowed by KZN
Craven Week – I have already asked the Longhair to accompany me wearing her old school uniform
The 49th Craven Week tournament takes place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth from 8 to 14 July 2012. Ticket prices in Port Elizabeth will cost R50 for a week pass and R20 for a day pass. School kids in uniform with a chaperone will be allowed in for free. So, I will be chaperoning the Longhair, in her Holy Rosary uniform to the games - what bad Catholic schoolgirls do after the game will be left up to your imagination and my great titillation though. It was in 1964 that … [Read more...] about Craven Week – I have already asked the Longhair to accompany me wearing her old school uniform
