Just a pity that we may not see them pull on the Black and Red EP Jersey or slip into Southern Kings battle wear in the near future... But, Eastern Province Rugby continues to be a feeder for other rugby playing provinces and franchises and maybe one day we will receive recognition for that. The recently announced 26 man SA Schools and SA Schools A teams will take on their counterparts from England, Wales, France and Italy from 12 to 20 August in Cape Town and Paarl, with the teams set to … [Read more...] about We are proud of these rugby players
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EP Kings team for Griquas clash
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on Griquas in the curtain raiser at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Kempson has made several changes to his starting line up from the match against the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit last week. Up front, Liam Hendricks makes way for David Murray at loosehead, alongside hooker Warrick Venter who retains his position. Tighthead prop goes to Vukile Sofisa, who comes up in place of Louis Albertse. Cornell … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Griquas clash
Boost for EP’s Cricket Umpires
Eastern Province Cricket and Metro Security have joined forces to boost the coffers of the Eastern Province Umpires Association with a sponsorship from Metro Security. The sponsorship will see the EP Umpires association receiving much needed funds to grow and sustain the number of umpires standing at top level club matches throughout the metro. "We thank Metro Security for coming on board to assist us in making sure our umpires receive funding in order to ensure more club matches have … [Read more...] about Boost for EP’s Cricket Umpires
EP Kings team for Border match
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on the Border Bulldogs in the third round of the 2016 Currie Cup competition on Saturday. Kempson has made three changes to his starting lineup, with Jeremy Ward returning from the SA U20 camp to take up the captaincy and returns to inside centre in place of Siphumelele Msutwana. Nicolaas Oosthuizen replaces David Murray at loosehead prop, while Athenkosi Mayinje moves up from the bench to replace Jixie Molapo on … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Border match
Southern Kings Provisional Squad Announced
The Southern Kings provisional squad that has been submitted to SANZAAR this morning is as follows. 1. Schalk Ferreira, 2. Edgar Marutlulle, 3. Jacobie Adriaanse, 4. Steven Sykes, 5. John Charles Astle, 6. Chris Cloete, 7. Thembelani Bholi, 8. Jacques Engelbrecht, 9. Ntando Kebe, 10. Elgar Watts, 11. Malcolm Jaer, 12. Shane Gates, 13. Stefan Watermeyer, 14. Luzuko Vulindlu, 15. Jurgen Visser, 16. Sithembiso (Sti) Sithole, 17. Martin Bezuidenhout, 18. Tom Botha, 19. Schalk Oelofse, 20. Cornell … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Provisional Squad Announced
Super 12 – Round Two
Gardens and Spring Rose continued to impress in the second round of the Eastern Cape Super 12 club rugby competition to confirm their status as favourites from their groups to qualify for the play-offs. Spring Rose were always set for a tight match against Uitenhage rivals Progress, and so it proved, but Rose enjoyed a slight edge to run out 13-5 winners. Gardens showed they could also win away from home, adding to their win in the first round over East London Police by defeating Buffaloes … [Read more...] about Super 12 – Round Two
Start of Super 12 Rugby Competition
Rugby clubs from Eastern Province and Border will again vie for regional honours when the prestigious Eastern Cape Super 12 competition kicks off on Saturday, 13 February. This annual tournament is one of the flagship programmes of the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC), in partnership with the EP and Border rugby unions. The tournament excludes sides included in the Gold Cup and the Varsity Cup, but will represent the cream of Eastern Cape club rugby as six EP teams … [Read more...] about Start of Super 12 Rugby Competition
Eastern Province Junior Provincial Cricket teams
Eastern Province Cricket will host an official capping ceremony for its junior provincial teams that will be participating in the various CSA National Weeks, on Friday 13 November at St Georges Park. The Eastern Province u/15, u/17, and u/18 National Week teams will be announced and receive their caps on the day. Eastern Province Cricket CEO Jesse Chellan said that the Province is extremely proud of the boys who have been selected to represent EP at the various National Weeks across the … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Junior Provincial Cricket teams
Eastern Province vs South Western Districts
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team takes their campaign with the Sunfoil Cup 3-Day Competition and CSA Provincial 1-Day Challenge match to Oudtshoorn for encounters against South Western Districts. The Sunfoil Cup 3-Day Competition match will take place from Thursday, 22nd October to Saturday, 24th October 2015 and the CSA Provincial 1-Day Challenge on Sunday, 25th October 2015 at the Recreation Ground. Eastern Province Cricket Coach, Piet Botha said "After a competitive start to the … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs South Western Districts
EP Schools Sevens Team announced
The Eastern Province selectors have named the U18 team to compete in the junior interprovincial sevens rugby tournament which will be played in Paarl on October 2-3. The team was selected after the provincial trials last week at the NMMU Missionvale campus. The squad is: Malan Swanepoel (Framesby), Themba Boltina (Pearson), Khwezi Mafu (Grey), Louis Strydom (Framesby), Denver Klue (Daniel Pienaar), Austin Fredericks (Westville), Gevandery Blom (Midlands), Jean Smal (Daniel Pienaar), Pieter … [Read more...] about EP Schools Sevens Team announced
Tough Challenge for EP Women
Eastern Province face one of their toughest challenges of the season when they meet the high-riding Border side in the SARU Women's Interprovincial tournament at NMMU's Missionvale Campus in Port Elizabeth today. With fine attacking play and a solid defence, Border have already secured the top spot on the log, as well as a home final on September 12 after claiming bonus-point victories in their first four matches. They will draw confidence from their form this season, but will be wary of … [Read more...] about Tough Challenge for EP Women
Will it be 4-in-a-row for EP?
The EP Kings U19 team will have to do without captain and centre Jeremy Ward when they clash with the Blue Bulls in the Absa U19 interprovincial competition, kicking off at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth at 15h00 on Friday (July 31). Ward, who has led the side to three victories and a spot at the top of the log this season, suffered a head injury against Western Province last weekend and has not been considered for the Bulls match. The game, therefore, will be a test of the Kings' … [Read more...] about Will it be 4-in-a-row for EP?
Three Points in WP – EP Kings Friendly
Western Province edged the EP Kings 21-18 in their rugby friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 18). In an exciting finish, the Kings, who trailed 14-13 at halftime, stormed on to the attack in the closing minutes but the WP defence held firm for the victory as the sides completed their match preparations for the Currie Cup competition starting on August 8. After a try by WP centre and captain Juan de Jongh gave the visitors a 21-13 lead in the 55th … [Read more...] about Three Points in WP – EP Kings Friendly
WP dominate EP U21
Western Province U21 produced a dominant second half display to outplay their EP Kings counterparts 44-13 in the Absa U21 provincial competition at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 25). EP drew first blood when flyhalf Simon Bolze kicked a penalty and, after his opposite number Brandon Thomson levelled matters, the Kings went ahead 8-3 with a fine try by fullback Malcolm Jaer. Big English centre Sam Bedlow created an opening and the elusive Jaer needed no … [Read more...] about WP dominate EP U21
EP U19’s the stars of EP Rugby
Eastern Province U19 made it three wins out of three when they held on for a thrilling 13-10 victory against Western Province in the Absa U19 provincial competition at a wet Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 25). The match began in pouring rain and Western Province drew first blood through a try by prop by Michael Kumbirai, converted by flyhalf Aidynn Cupido, followed by a Cupido penalty to make it 10-0 in the 12th minute. However, EP hit back with a penalty … [Read more...] about EP U19’s the stars of EP Rugby
