Dan Lydiate will captain Wales in their opening game in South Africa against Eastern Province Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. The British and Irish Lions flanker has recovered from a hamstring injury to lead a match day squad that includes all four uncapped players. Three of those players are named in Warren Gatland's starting XV with Matthew Morgan lining up at full-back, Steven Shingler at inside centre and Jordan Williams on the wing. They are joined in the backline by … [Read more...] about Wales Team announced to Face Eastern Province Kings
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Who you gonna support – The Dragon or the Elephant?
As the EP Kings prepare to face-off against a formidable Welsh side in an international friendly that will set the tone for months of world-class rugby at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, some fans face a dilemma of national proportion. Well - at least that's what the Jones' feel as the family prepare to have their loyalties tested ahead of next Tuesday's game. Mother and son duo are completely split down the middle as to who they will be supporting. Roberta Jones falls squarely on the side … [Read more...] about Who you gonna support – The Dragon or the Elephant?
Carlos Spencer on the upcoming Kings Wales Clash
After announcing the EP Kings team to face Wales on Tuesday 10 June at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Eastern Province Head Coach, Carlos Spencer fielded a number of questions from the media keen to hear the chances of the Kings against Wales and why Luke Watson wasn't playing. See the video for all Spencer's answers. http://youtu.be/_2gyNFL1aAw "Most of the new guys have just arrived on Monday so they still have a lot to learn in terms of information and the way we want to play the game, … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer on the upcoming Kings Wales Clash
Big ups Carlos
Legendary All Black, Carlos Spencer who is now the EP Kings head coach announces the Kings team to meet Wales in their Tuesday 10 June 2014 clash - kickoff at 19h00. Watch the video as Carlos tackles the strange pronunciations with aplomb and bravery to match a marauding Springbok pack aiming to tear anyone with the ball apart. I can just say that I am glad that I don't have to do the same as Carlos for a Maori, Japanese or Russian team. Well done … [Read more...] about Big ups Carlos
EP Kings pay Tax with a smile
The Eastern Province Kings have put their best feet forward to show their support for national Tekkie Tax day and SOS Children's Village Port Elizabeth. SOS Children's Villages is one of the national NGO's that benefit from the Tekkie Tax initiative, which takes on Friday 30 May 2014. "This is a great initiative and we are proud to be able to show our support," said EP Kings Head Coach, Carlos Spencer. Depending on where their hearts lie, members of the public can choose any of the five … [Read more...] about EP Kings pay Tax with a smile
EP Kings team to take on Sharks in Durban announced
The Eastern Province Kings will be heading to Durban this week as they face off against the Sharks XV at Growthpoint Kings Park stadium on Friday in what is to be their final match of the 2014 Vodacom Cup competition. Vodacom Cup head coach, Mzwandile Stick, announced a team that was relatively unchanged from the team that defeated the Regent Boland Cavaliers at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on the 11th of April, with the final score 28 - 21 in favour of the home side. Albé de Swardt will … [Read more...] about EP Kings team to take on Sharks in Durban announced
I should fall asleep before the game more often
With ticket in hand I was prepared to watch the EP Kings play the Boland Cavaliers in the battle of the Vodacom up also-rans at the Nelson Mandlea Bay Stadium on Friday last. Then I made the rookie mistake of sitting down in fronmt of the big screen and promptly fell asleep only to awake too late to make my way down to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. That is what you get for getting up at 3:00 am and going to work. Anyway it appears that my actions resulted in EP's lonely 2nd win of the … [Read more...] about I should fall asleep before the game more often
Will the Kings succeed on home ground?
The EP Kings are looking to build on the momentum of the side that narrowly lost 23 – 21 to the SWD Eagles in the Vodacom Cup match in George last week, and will be looking to make a statement on their home ground at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium on Friday night. Vodacom Cup Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick announced a relatively unchanged team to take on the Regent Boland Cavaliers on Friday, which will be captained by Albé de Swardt. The forwards, for the most part, remain unchanged, with the … [Read more...] about Will the Kings succeed on home ground?
Kevin Luiters comes home to Kings
The EP Kings have confirmed Kevin Luiters as their latest signing ahead of their 2014 Currie Cup Premier Division season. EP Kings CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that the 21-year-old Luiters, who played scrumhalf for the Cheetahs, had officially joined the Currie Cup training squad today. "We are really excited to have Kevin here, he is an energetic player who comes from the region, who has a great career ahead of him, and we are keen to see what he will bring to the EP Kings team," he … [Read more...] about Kevin Luiters comes home to Kings
SWD put the nail in the coffin
The EP kings now only have to play for tattered pride going into the dying stages of the 2014 Vodacom Cup. A rather dismal 5 game record of 1 won, 4 lost, 116 points for, 133 points against and only 7 points to secure 5th place on the Southern log paints a depressing picture for our rugger buggers from the Eastern Province. Combining the points from both the Northen and Southern sections paints an even more depressing picture as our paltry 7 points would put us at 12th place out of 16 … [Read more...] about SWD put the nail in the coffin
EP Kings U19 and U21 team management announced
The team management for the Under19 and Under21 Eastern Province Kings teams for the 2014 season have been announced. EP Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, announced that current Vodacom Cup Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick, would be Head Coach of the U19 team, with Wayne van Heerden as Assistant Coach. Watson also announced that Ryan Felix has been appointed as Head Coach for the U21s, with Barend Pieterse as Assistant Coach. Nadus Nieuwoudt has been appointed as Conditioning Coach for the … [Read more...] about EP Kings U19 and U21 team management announced
Kings fans asked to be patient
The EP Kings will travel to George this week with a much changed team compared to that which suffered a 28 point loss against the Free State XV in Cradock this weekend, with the end score 3 – 31. Vodacom Cup Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick announced a team featuring no fewer than nine changes to the starting fifteen. The team, which will once again be led by Stephan Zaayman, has been bolstered by the inclusion of some players who have been called up from the NMMU Madibaz team, after the senior … [Read more...] about Kings fans asked to be patient
Shaun Sowerby confirmed as Kings Forwards Coach
The EP Kings have signed former Springbok and Sharks player, Shaun Sowerby as their new Forwards coach. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed the appointment today, saying Sowerby, who made a name for himself playing at No. 8, would be joining the Currie Cup coaching team in May. "We have a young coaching group that we are grooming and putting together for the long haul, ahead of our re-entry into Super Rugby," he said. "The idea was to get young, dynamic coaches - such as Carlos Spencer … [Read more...] about Shaun Sowerby confirmed as Kings Forwards Coach
Free State Krunch Kings
The Toyota Free State XV continued their push for a play-off berth with a convincing 31-3 (halftime 10-3) victory over the Eastern Province Kings in their Vodacom Cup rugby match at the Cradock Rovers Field in Cradock on Saturday. The visitors ran in four unanswered tries in a match played in sweltering Karoo conditions. The bonus-point victory propelled Free State from fourth position into second on the South Section log, only two points behind the unbeaten Sharks XV who have 17 points … [Read more...] about Free State Krunch Kings
Kings confirm three new signings ahead of Currie Cup
The EP Kings have confirmed three new signings today ahead of their preparations for the Currie Cup Premier Division. EP Kings CEO, Charl Crous confirmed that Michael van Vuuren, Tim Whitehead and Hansie Graaff will all be joining the Kings over the coming months, along with Izak van der Westhuizen whose signing has already been announced. "We are very excited at these signings and are positive that these players will make a significant contribution in our Currie Cup endeavours as well as … [Read more...] about Kings confirm three new signings ahead of Currie Cup
