Forgive me for being cynical ..... The search for the crowd (official attendance 9034) began again on Saturday 30 August at the EP Kings vs Golden Lions rugby match played in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. It is with a heavy heart that I beg for a winning team - the years of being positive about Eastern Province Rugby are beginning to take their toll on all the scribes who I have been attending rugby matches with since the days of the Boet Erasmus Stadium. We have all flown … [Read more...] about The number 41 crops up for the EP Kings again
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Will Alan get dinner?
At the recent press conference announcing Port Elizabeth's double header of the EP Kings vs the Lions and Chippa United vs Ajax I asked Charl and Shooz if they would care to lay a friendly bet over which local sides were going to win. Charl said that whoever's side lost would do the Spring swim without a wet suit and Shooz offfered me Dinner if Chippa lost - keep checking out http://mype.co.za to see if I got dinner and where we went! http://youtu.be/pTGE4aBdUUc Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to … [Read more...] about Will Alan get dinner?
Double Sporting Benefit for PE
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium presents a back-to-back dose of PSL and Currie Cup action this weekend. Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay are in line for another sporting feast on Friday and Saturday nights, as Chippa United and the EP Kings come together for the second time in the month of August for a double header. Preparations are taking place on all fronts - for fans, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the city - but the most important groundwork is being done by Chippa United and the EP … [Read more...] about Double Sporting Benefit for PE
EP Kings team to take on Golden Lions on Saturday
The Eastern Province Kings team that will take on the Xerox Golden Lions at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this weekend was announced today. Head Coach Carlos Spencer said they had not yet finalised who the captain would be, what with Luke Watson who is expected to be out for the next four weeks following a concussion sustained during the game between the EP Kings and the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday. Aidon Davis would take up Watson's spot at 8th man on Saturday. Spencer said BG … [Read more...] about EP Kings team to take on Golden Lions on Saturday
Three matches down and only one point for the EP Kings
The EP Kings travelled to Pretoria for a game against the Blue Bulls on Saturday 23 August. Going into the game, the Blue Bulls and the EP Kings occupied the bottom two spots on the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division log. After a spanking from third placed Golden Lions the week before the men in the black and red hoops could be forgiven for a feeling of trepidation for their second trip up north to face a wily foe with deeper pockets and depth of experience at this level. The SMS and Social … [Read more...] about Three matches down and only one point for the EP Kings
Watson fit to lead Kings in Vodacom Blue Bulls clash
Eastern Province Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer, announced a number of changes to the forward pack in the EP Kings team that will travel to Pretoria to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus this weekend. Luke Watson will once again lead the team onto the field, having returned to training yesterday after a bout of flu saw him withdrawn from the side at the last minute last week. Junior Springbok Aidon Davis, who stood in for Watson at no. 8 against the Lions, will sit this game out … [Read more...] about Watson fit to lead Kings in Vodacom Blue Bulls clash
EP Kings Injury Update
Despite losing 60-19 against the Golden Lions on Saturday, the EP Kings came through the game against the Xerox Golden Lions relatively unscathed, despite earlier concerns that CJ van der Linde may have torn his calf muscle towards the end of the game. At practice this afternoon it was confirmed that van der Linde had sustained a calf strain and would not be available for selection this week, and would be going for scans, but that the injury did not appear to be as severe as previously … [Read more...] about EP Kings Injury Update
41 Points separated the EP Kings and Golden Lions
It was with a sense of trepidation that I opened the release from the EP Kings Golden Lions Currie Cup game played on Saturday 16 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. I confess that I am a coward who was afraid to watch the game - afraid of witnessing a huge drubbing of a team that I firmly believe needs to catch a break. Alas and alack all we seem to be doing every new season is 'start again'. The EP Kings seem to be caught in a vicious downward spiral of no sponsor, no continuity and no … [Read more...] about 41 Points separated the EP Kings and Golden Lions
EP Kings U21 team to face Griffons in Welkom
The Eastern Province Kings U21 team that will take on the Griffons U21 in Welkom on Saturday afternoon has been announced. EP Kings U21 Head Coach, Ryan Felix, announced just one change to the starting line up from the team that defeated the Valke 42 to 22 last week Saturday in Kempton Park. Felix said he was positive that the team were capable of putting on a better performance than they did against the Valke. "I don't think that the team performed to their best ability on the day, … [Read more...] about EP Kings U21 team to face Griffons in Welkom
EP Kings team to take on Xerox Golden Lions
The Eastern Province Kings will be taking an unchanged team, bar one, to face the Xerox Golden Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this Saturday afternoon. EP Kings Head Coach, Carlos Spencer, announced just one change to the team, which will once again be led by Luke Watson, with Steven Sykes coming onto the bench in place of Darron Nel. Up Front Lizo Gqoboka will once again start at loosehead prop, Edgar Marutlulle at hooker and Tom Botha at tighthead prop, while Steven Cummins and David … [Read more...] about EP Kings team to take on Xerox Golden Lions
Good first game for EP Kings (Until the hooter)
There were heart stopping moments for 20 564 spectators at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night in the EP Kings historical first game in the Premier Currie Cup competition in 12 years as they watched Western Province captain, Juan de Jongh, sail over the EP tryline in the second minute of the game. But, the try was disallowed as a result of obstruction. First blood went to Western Province in the seventh minute as Pat Howard (22) scored in the South East corner … [Read more...] about Good first game for EP Kings (Until the hooter)
Eezi Fana’s dichotomy
This weekend Nelson Mandela Bay residents and out-of-town sports fans can look forward to a back-to-back dose of rugby and soccer matches taking place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. On Friday, 8 August 2014 at 19h00, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the EP Kings for a ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division match against DHL Western Province. Then, on Saturday, 9 August 2014 at 18h00, Nelson Mandela Bay's new soccer team Chippa United takes on Platinum Stars in a Premier … [Read more...] about Eezi Fana’s dichotomy
EP Kings Currie Cup team gear up for Western Province
The Eastern Province Kings team that will take on the DHL Western Province in their first Currie Cup Premier Division match of the season at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening at 19h10. EP Kings Head Coach, Carlos Spencer announced his team following two months of warm up games that have seen the Kings take on Wales, a Bulls XV, a Sharks XV, the SWD Eagles and the Free State Cheetahs. The team, which will be led by Luke Watson, includes Lizo Gqoboka at loosehead prop, Edgar … [Read more...] about EP Kings Currie Cup team gear up for Western Province
Etzebeth and Malherbe to play in PE on Friday
Two members of the Springboks' Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad, Eben Etzebeth and Frans Malherbe, have been released to play in the opening round of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division for DHL Western Province on Friday evening against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth. Both players are returning from long-term injuries and will be allowed some game time for DHL WP to ease them back into the game. Etzebeth's last game was in November 2013, for the Springboks against France in Paris, … [Read more...] about Etzebeth and Malherbe to play in PE on Friday
EP Kings vs Wales
A chilly Port Elizabeth welcomed the Welsh team to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 10 June 2014 at 19h00 for their clash against the EP Kings. Wales won the kick off and playing from South to North immediately stamped their authority on the game chalking up 14 points in the first 20 minutes before The Kings found their legs. Wales' first try came from number 7, Josh Turnbull off of a rolling maul - converted by James Hook. Four minutes later Cory Allen (13) crossed the line - an easy … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs Wales
