The Eastern Province Kings skipper Schalk Ferreira will most likely not be available for the rest of the season following a groin strain sustained during the Boland Cavaliers match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium two weeks ago. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend Pieterse, said Ferreira would most likely not be available for selection for the rest of the Currie Cup. Pieterse said Cornell Hess, who injured his ankle in the captains run ahead of the Boland game, was also out of contention for the … [Read more...] about EP Kings lose skipper for rest of season
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EP Kings put up strong performance against Blue Bulls
The Eastern Province Kings started off their first away game of the Nashua Currie Cup Premier Division on a high note, dotting in two tries and taking a 14-point lead in the first five minutes. The Vodacom Blue Bulls bounced back and scored seven tries to beat the Eastern Province Kings 49-35 (halftime 28-25) in their Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday evening. The EP Kings opened the scoreboard with a solid try by hooker Michael Willemse 52 seconds after the opening whistle, … [Read more...] about EP Kings put up strong performance against Blue Bulls
EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash
The Eastern Province Kings will face the Blue Bulls without skipper Schalk Ferreira, after he was ruled out of selection following a groin strain sustained last week against Boland. Head Coach Barend Pieterse announced that Ricky Schroeder has been appointed captain, with hooker Mike Willemse as vice captain. Pieterse has made four changes to his starting line up, including two positional changes, with Siviwe Shakes Soyizwapi moving from fullback to right wing to replace Alcino Isaacs and … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash
EP Kings Injury Roll
The Eastern Province Kings skipper Schalk Ferreira will be going for scans today after a groin strain sustained during the Boland Cavaliers match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend Pieterse, said Cornell Hess would also be going for scans of his right ankle, after injuring it during the captains run on Thursday last week, which saw him withdrawn from the playing squad. Pieterse said Tazz Fuzani would also be going for x-rays of his wrist today after … [Read more...] about EP Kings Injury Roll
EP Kings Premier Division Team Announced
The Eastern Province Kings begin their Currie Cup Premier Division this week when they face the Boland Cavaliers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday at 5pm. The Kings have been hard pressed to get a team together after EP Rugby (Pty) Ltd was liquidated last week, but an agreement between the various stakeholders has seen a team established under the same company that managed the Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby franchise during the first half of the year. Announcing the team … [Read more...] about EP Kings Premier Division Team Announced
R20m Municipal support package for EP Kings
SA Rugby on Thursday confirmed that the Eastern Province Kings will play in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup. The confirmation follows the announcement of a R20m support package by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. An amount of R6m has already been budgeted for support towards the Union. The NMB Council is expected to ratify the increased allocation shortly. The Municipality City Manager, Johann Mettler, has been tasked to ensure that a suitable vehicle is established to drive the … [Read more...] about R20m Municipal support package for EP Kings
Eastern Province Currie Cup status to be confirmed tomorrow
The Eastern Province Kings will play in the Currie Cup First Division, if a proposal by SA Rugby is approved by members of the General Council. The proposal has been circulated to the 13 provincial unions. They have until close of business on Tuesday to provide their response. If it is approved the Leopards - who finished fourth in the qualifying competition - will replace the EP Kings and join the other qualifiers (Griquas, Boland and the Steval Pumas) in the Currie Cup Premier Division … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Currie Cup status to be confirmed tomorrow
EP Kings team for Western Province clash
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on DHL Western Province in Cape town on Saturday. Kempson has made seven changes to his starting line up, including one positional change. Sintu Manjezi will again captain the side, with Somila Jho as vice captain. The front row remains unchanged, with Liam Hendricks, Martin Bezuidenhout and Louis Albertse retaining their spots. Tazz Fuzani returns from injury and is joined by Philip du Preez at lock, … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Western Province clash
EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on Vodacom Blue Bulls in the curtain raiser match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the fifth round of the 2016 Currie Cup competition on Saturday. Kempson has once again made a number of changes to his squad, as some players have returned from the SA U20s, while others are out with injuries. Up front Liam Hendricks retains his spot at loosehead prop, while fellow Southern Kings squad member, Martin … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash
EP Kings team announced for Boland match
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on the Boland Caviliers in the second round of the 2016 Currie Cup competition on Saturday. The game will be played at the Boland Cavaliers Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, 16 April with kickoff at 16:00. EP Kings team: 15. Courtney Winnaar, 14. Jixie Molapo, 13. Somila Jho, 12. Siphumelele Msutwana, 11. Lindelwe Zungu, 10. Simon Bolze, 09 .Franswa Ueckermann, 08. Junior Pokomela, 07. Sintu Manjezi (Captain), 06. … [Read more...] about EP Kings team announced for Boland match
SWD 37 – EP Kings 14
SWD Eagles scored four tries to kick off with a convincing 37-14 (halftime 14-7) win against a youthful Eastern Province Kings outfit in their new provincial tournament rugby fixture at NMB Stadium, in Port Elizabeth, on Saturday. SWD used their superior experience to dominate the game with flyhalf Hansie Graaff prominent throughout while kicking 15 points at the same time. The Kings have opted, not by choice, to field mostly their U19 and U21 stars from last season and it was almost a … [Read more...] about SWD 37 – EP Kings 14
EP Kings Currie Cup team announced
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on the SWD Eagles in the first round of the 2016 Currie Cup competition on Saturday. The game will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on as a curtain raiser to the Southern Kings match against the Vodacom Bulls, with kickoff at 16:00. Kempson announced Jeremy Ward, who captained the U19 team last year, would be captaining the side, with the versatile Sintu Manjezi as vice-captain of the team. "It's a … [Read more...] about EP Kings Currie Cup team announced
EP Kings Currie Cup squad announced
The Eastern Province Kings have announced their squad for the upcoming first round of the Currie Cup competition. Forwards: Brandon Brown, David Murray, Gerrit Huisamen, Greg Jackson, Hayden Tharatt, JP Jamieson, Kevin Kaba, Lusanda Badiyana, Nicolaas Oosthuizen, Roche van Zyl, SF Nieuwoudt, Sintu Manjezi, Tango Balekile, Mzuvukile Sofisa, Warrick Venter, Wynand Grassmann, Stephan Zaayman. Backs: Athenkosi Mayinje, Davron Cameron, Courtney Winnaar, Garrick Mattheus, Jeremy Ward, Jixie … [Read more...] about EP Kings Currie Cup squad announced
Robbi Kempson to Coach EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings preparations for the first round of the expanded Currie Cup competition are on track, despite the current financial challenges being faced by the embattled provincial union. Chief Operating Officer, Debbie Ellis, confirmed today that Kings Academy Manager, Robbi Kempson, has been appointed as the head coach for the Currie Cup, and that preparations were well underway to field a competitive team for the competition. "Due to the current situation, and having lost a … [Read more...] about Robbi Kempson to Coach EP Kings
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
