One EP Kings player is in contention for the title of Absa Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year - Tiger Mangweni, whilst one other son of Port Elizabeth - Siya Kolisi - has been nominated for the Absa Young Player of the Year award. Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean … [Read more...] about SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
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2 out of 3 for EP Kings in Nelspruit
Three EP kings teams traveled to Nelspruit on Friday 11 October 2013 to play their finals in their various divisions. Two returned victorious and one returned with a R500 000.00 consolation prize. The EP Kings u19 team trounced the Valke 56-40 scoring 8 tries to the Valke's 4 after leading 31-16 at halftime. Under 19 Scorers: EP Kings 56 (31): Conversions - Selvyn Davids (5). Penalties - Selvyn Davids (2). Tries - Khaya Malotana (3), Matthew Luke Moore, Selvyn Davids (3), Sergeal … [Read more...] about 2 out of 3 for EP Kings in Nelspruit
Three Epic EP Kings Finals
The Absa Currie Cup First Division Final between the Steval Pumas and EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday is expected to culminate into a spectacle as the top two teams in the series battle it out for the trophy and the R1m winner's cheque after 15 weeks of physically taxing rugby. The teams met in the Final last year in Port Elizabeth, and with little separating them in terms of their quality of play, the Kings edged to a 26-25 victory. This year's Final, which will … [Read more...] about Three Epic EP Kings Finals
One change to EP Kings team for Nelspruit final
The EP Kings First Division team that will take on the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday has only one change from the team that played a grueling 100 minutes against the Leopards last week to secure their place in the final. ABSA Currie Cup Head Coach, David Maidza announced that Hannes Franklin would return to the starting lineup on Friday at hooker, having recovered from an eye injury that has seen him miss out the last three games. Franklin comes on for Albe de Swardt, who sustained a … [Read more...] about One change to EP Kings team for Nelspruit final
The EP Kings rugby season by the numbers
After beating the Leopards 32-29 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this past Friday the EP Kings will travel to Nelspruit to meet the Pumas in the Kings fourth final appearance in a row. The Eastern Province Kings will be playing for the right to be crowned champions whilst the Pumas, whether they lose or not and as a result of their massive points advantage, will play the Griquas in a promotion relegation series to decide which of the two teams will play in the 2014 Premier … [Read more...] about The EP Kings rugby season by the numbers
EP Kings vs Leopards Semi-Final
14 weeks down the line and the EP Kings are entering the final straight in their semi-final clash against the Leopards on Friday eveving at 7:10 pm in Port Elizabeth. The EP Kings will enter their clash against the Leopards with form and confidence counting in their favour. While the Leopards have battled to maintain consistency in their performances this season, the defending Absa Currie Cup First Division Champions come off six successive victories. Similarly to the Pumas, the Kings' high … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs Leopards Semi-Final
Home semi-final for EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings consolidated their position in the No 2 slot on the Absa Currie Cup First Division log when they convincingly beat the Border Bulldogs 38-20 at Buffalo City Stadium in East London on Friday, taking home a bonus point in this East Cape derby. An exceptional strong wind blowing straight down the ground made conditions difficult for the two teams and Border had the wind behind their backs in the first half. A brilliant well-thought-out move by Border left the EP … [Read more...] about Home semi-final for EP Kings
EP Kings team enter the final stretch
Darron Nell returns to captain the Eastern Province Kings First Division team that will take on the Border Bulldogs at the BCM Stadium in East London on Friday. Currie Cup Head Coach, David Maidza, said Siyabonga "Tiger" Mangweni would take up the vice captaincy, with Super Rugby stalwart Ronnie Cooke returning to the team alongside Mangweni at outside centre. Maidza said Mpho Mbiyozo also returned to the starting line up at openside flank, having recovered from injury, with Devin … [Read more...] about EP Kings team enter the final stretch
EP Kings 30 (17) Valke 23 (20)
In a decisive weekend the EP Kings took a step closer to securing the remaining home semifinal with a 30-23 victory against the Valke in Port Elizabeth on Friday and made sure of their semifinal berth in the Absa Currie Cup First Division alongside log-leaders, the Steval Pumas, with one pool round remaining. With one round remaining the third-placed Eagles and fourth-placed Leopards could switch positions on the log depending on their results next week. The Eagles also have a mathematical … [Read more...] about EP Kings 30 (17) Valke 23 (20)
EP Kings: Passion Has A Prize
The pride of Port Elizabeth, the EP Kings had a fantastic record at home in the recent Super Rugby competition. It's now the Currie Cup's turn, and we went through to meet some of the team's biggest supporters, take a look! http://youtu.be/lcs7NEJ5ba0 Creator: ExpressoPartners Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about EP Kings: Passion Has A Prize
Eastern Province Kings 40 (19) Boland Cavaliers 7 (0)
The visiting Eastern Province Kings taught the Regent Boland Cavaliers a rugby lesson and scored six tries to record a notable 40-7 (halftime 19-0) victory in the Currie Cup first division match played at Boland Stadium in Wellington on Friday afternoon. The Kings opened the scoring early through winger Michael Killian but fullback Scott van Breda was unable to convert the try. Boland tried to up the tempo but simply could not match the physicality of the men from Port Elizabeth. After a … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Kings 40 (19) Boland Cavaliers 7 (0)
EP Kings on tightrope
The scramble for semifinal places in the Absa Currie Cup First Division is expected to force the competition to a new level of competitiveness this weekend as the teams attempt to make the most of the three remaining pool matches. With a 15 point lead at the top of the standings, the Pumas have already sealed their home semifinal and will be guaranteed the top spot on the log if they secure one more point in their remaining matches. The Pumas will also go top if the second-placed EP Kings … [Read more...] about EP Kings on tightrope
EP Kings 15 (6) SWD Eagles 9 (3)
The Eastern Province Kings clawed their way to a 15-9 (half-time 6-3) victory over South Western Districts Eagles in a dull, error-strewn Absa Currie Cup First Division rugby match at NMB Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Fullback Scott van Breda nailed five penalties to help the Kings leap-frog ther opponents into second spot on the log but it was hardly an inspiring display by the home side. With both teams chasing home semifinal playoff berths this was expected to be a tight affair. … [Read more...] about EP Kings 15 (6) SWD Eagles 9 (3)
Things are looking up for EP Kings
Two tries in the final 13 minutes by replacement Stefan Willemse helped the Eastern Province Kings throw the race for the Absa Currie Cup First Division playoff spots wide open after a 44-26 (25-12) victory over the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday. The big lock, who was thrown on for the final quarter of the game, crossed in the 67th and 74th minutes, overturning a one-point deficit for the visitors at Profert Olen Park into a comfortable 18-point bonus-point win. The men from Port … [Read more...] about Things are looking up for EP Kings
EP Kings team announced against the Leopards
The EP Kings Rugby team that will take on the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday has been announced, with minimal changes to the squad that beat the Griffons 63 points to seven last week. "Darron Nell returns to take up the captain's role, with Tiger Mangweni returning to vice captain," said Currie Cup Head Coach, David Maidza. "The backs remain unchanged, to ensure continuity and build on what we accomplished during the Griffons game," said Maidza. Maidza said aside from Nell, Cornell … [Read more...] about EP Kings team announced against the Leopards
