Several rotational moves and a hamstring injury to wing Siyanda Grey have seen EP Kings rugby coach Brent Janse van Rensburg introduce several changes to the team to play Griqualand West in an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division fixture at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (September 26). A grade three hamstring tear will see Grey sit out for a lengthy period and he has been replaced by Sylvian Mahuza. There are several changes to the pack, with Lizo Gqoboka returning … [Read more...] about EP Kings Team to play Griquas
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EP Kings still on top
The EP Kings remained top of the Absa Under-19 Provincial Competition's A-Division this weekend, despite having a bye, while DHL Western Province moved past the Vodacom Blue Bulls in second spot following an impressive 53-20 win over the Pretoria side in Cape Town on Friday. On Saturday, the Toyota Free State scored a good win in Bloemfontein, beating the dangerous Leopards 61-36 and the Xerox Golden Lions kept the Cell C Sharks winless with a 28-22 win in Johannesburg. In the B-Division, … [Read more...] about EP Kings still on top
Kings return to losing form
The Pumas kept their playoff hopes alive thanks to their 20-9 victory over the EP Kings in Nelspruit on Friday to move into fifth place on the Currie Cup log. The hosts will regret the amount of lost opportunities as they could easily have earned the full complement of points had they finished better. The Kings battled to find any kind of ascendancy and instead they were forced to front up defensively which they did well considering the relentless attacking by the home side. The weather … [Read more...] about Kings return to losing form
One change to winning EP Kings Team
In a rotational move, EP Kings coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has made only one change to the team to play the Pumas in an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division rugby match in Nelspruit on Friday 18 September 18. Following their win over the Free State Cheetahs last weekend, Janse van Rensburg has kept the changes to a minimum, with the only switch seeing prop Schalk Ferreira taking Lizo Gqoboka's spot in the front row, with Gqoboka named on the bench. "The team is very similar to last week's … [Read more...] about One change to winning EP Kings Team
JP Du Plessis Safe
EP Kings centre JP du Plessis will receive no further sanction after an SA Rugby Union hearing on Monday (September 14) following the red card he received in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match against the Free State Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, September 12. The teleconference hearing was presided over by Advocate Vusi Msiwa, with Du Plessis being represented by EP Rugby chief executive officer Charl Crous. In viewing the incident, Advocate Msiwa ruled that the red card … [Read more...] about JP Du Plessis Safe
Historic first win for Kings
Despite playing with 14 men for the final 34 minutes of the game, the EP Kings served up a performance of extraordinary passion and commitment to record their first win in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division this season with a 32-24 result over the Free State Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday (September 11). Trailing 19-16 at halftime, the Kings lost centre JP du Plessis in the 46th minute when he received a red card for what the officials ruled as a … [Read more...] about Historic first win for Kings
Cheetahs Hit Back Against EP U21s
After trailing by a single point at halftime, the Free State Cheetahs U21 side hit back with three second half tries to defeat the EP Kings 33-15 in their Absa U21 provincial championship rugby match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday (September 11). The Kings produced an encouraging first half to lead 15-14 at the break but several defensive lapses proved costly in the second half. They also came up against a solid Cheetahs defence, who were able to handle … [Read more...] about Cheetahs Hit Back Against EP U21s
Nine in a row for rampant Kings
Logleaders EP Kings scored two tries in each half to keep intact their unbeaten record this season with a 29-10 win over Free State Cheetahs in the Absa U19 provincial rugby championship at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday (September 11). The bonus-point win will keep the Kings at the top of the log with three rounds to play before the semifinalists are decided. Thanks to two tries by powerful No 8 Junior Pokomela, the Kings took a 17-3 lead in the first half and the … [Read more...] about Nine in a row for rampant Kings
Whitehead to lead Kings against Cheetahs
Experienced centre Tim Whitehead will lead the EP Kings rugby team as they chase their first win in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division when they meet the Free State Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday (September 11). Regular captain Luke Watson remains sidelined with a leg injury, which means lock Steven Sykes is back from a rib problem to lead the pack. Kings coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has made several changes to the team which went down to the … [Read more...] about Whitehead to lead Kings against Cheetahs
We hold our breath in anticipation of a ninth win a row
Even with an unblemished record of eight wins in eight matches, the EP Kings U19 team are sticking to their policy of looking ahead no further than their next game as they prepare for the return encounter against the Free State Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday (September 11, kick-off 14.15). Skipper Jeremy Ward has been at the forefront of the Kings team's surge to the top of the table and says they will not be deviating from an approach which has served … [Read more...] about We hold our breath in anticipation of a ninth win a row
Kings report new injuries
Following their 37-21 Currie Cup defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg at the weekend, the EP Kings have reported new injury concerns. Lock Cameron Lindsay suffered a knee injury in the defeat at Ellis Park and will see a specialist on Wednesday. Centre Ronnie Cooke picked up a toe injury and will be sent for X-rays on Monday, while the man who replaced him, JP du Plessis, also suffered an injury. Du Plessis has a soft tissue knee injury and will be monitored during the week. Lock … [Read more...] about Kings report new injuries
The hope of EP Rugby continues to shine
The EP Kings are still firmly in charge of the Absa Under-19 A-Division Provincial Championship as the Port Elizabeth team scored their eight consecutive win of the competition on Saturday. The Kings, who beat all in the first round of the competition, again had too much firepower for the Xerox Golden Lions, beating them 34-22 at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Xerox Golden Lions 22 (3), Eastern Province 34 (24) Three tries in the first half hour laid the foundation for the charging EP … [Read more...] about The hope of EP Rugby continues to shine
Lions down Kings
The Golden Lions on Saturday beat the EP Kings 37-21 in their Currie Cup clash at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The hosts led 27-14 at the break and with the four-try bonus point already in the bag, they appeared to take their foot off the pedal as the Kings came back strong in the second period. Trailing only 27-21 in the latter stages, the Kings sniffed victory but the Lions kept them at bay to close the game out. With the win, the Lions moved to the top of the standings ahead of the … [Read more...] about Lions down Kings
EP Kings Team to play Lions Announced
The EP Kings Team to play the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday is: Starting Lineup: 1. Lizo Gqoboka, 2. Edgar Marutlulle (Vice Captain), 3. Simon Kerrod, 4. Tazz Fuzani, 5. Cameron Lindsay, 6. Thembelani Bholi, 7. Stefan Willemse, 8. Paul Schoeman, 9. Dwayne Kelly, 10. Karlo Aspeling , 11. Sylvian Mahuza, 12. Tim Whitehead (Captain), 13. Ronnie Cooke , 14. Siyanda Grey, 15. Hansie Graaff Replacements: 16. Michael van Vuuren, 17. Basil Short, 18. Cornell Hess, 19. Eital Bredenkamp, 20. … [Read more...] about EP Kings Team to play Lions Announced
Kings aim for eighth win in a row
Fresh from their first win in the Absa U21 Provincial Championship this season, the EP Kings team are preparing for a total onslaught from the Golden Lions in their second round encounter in Johannesburg on Saturday (September 5). The Lions were completely dominant in their earlier clash in Port Elizabeth, putting 73 points past the Kings, but they know they will now face a side bouyed by the victory over the Sharks and fired up to show further improvement in their game. However, EP Kings … [Read more...] about Kings aim for eighth win in a row
