Unbeaten DHL Western Province will travel to Port Elizabeth to take on the EP Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 pm, which could prove to be a tight encounter. Sylvian Mahuza - EP Kings Rising Star: Mahuza took the first big leap in his rugby career in 2009 when he represented SWD at the Coca-Cola Under-16 Grant Khomo Week. He went on to represent the province in the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week the following two seasons before moving to the Leopards where he … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs Western Province
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EP Kings 27 Border Bulldogs 17
The Eastern Province Kings beat the Border Bulldogs 27-17 in a scrappy Vodacom Cup match played at a wet Buffalo City Stadium on Friday. Border skipper Blake Kyd celebrated his 50th match for the Bulldogs The Border played in new colours, red and yellow, instead of their usual chocolate brown, highlighting Border’s fight against drug-taking in the region. An infringement by Border in the first scrum in the second minute of the game led to a penalty which was successfully taken by EP … [Read more...] about EP Kings 27 Border Bulldogs 17
Champs too good for Kings
Defending champions GWK Griquas got the defence of their title off to 27-19 victory (halftime 10-12) over the EP Kings in Vodacom Cup South Section rugby clash at NMB stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. In a match of two halves, EP dominated the first to enjoy the narrow lead at the break while Griquas turned on the pressure in the second to secure a well-deserved win in their opening fixture of this year’s campaign. Griquas started the match at a furious pace, their backs running … [Read more...] about Champs too good for Kings
Kings contemplate a PE without the Sevens Tournament
While disappointed at the possibility of being replaced as hosts of the South African leg of the IRB World Sevens Series, Eastern Province rugby authorities are excited about the future of big-time rugby in the region. (See MyPE at 11:30 today for the official announcement on the future - or not - of Sevens in Port Elizabeth). With the SA Rugby Union expected to announce on Friday a new venue for the SA leg of the Sevens Series, EP Rugby president Cheeky Watson said there was still plenty to … [Read more...] about Kings contemplate a PE without the Sevens Tournament
Double Fun at the Stadium this weekend
While everyone was on holiday during the festive season, last year, Access Management – NMB Stadium operators – started working on growing the DESSO GrassMaster® hybrid grass pitch, which according to the DESSO website is favoured among top players around the world. Fans can see this pitch for themselves at the double-header games at the stadium which will be taking place tomorrow (Friday, March 13) when Chippa United takes on Amazulu at 8pm and Saturday’s (March 14) match when EP Kings face … [Read more...] about Double Fun at the Stadium this weekend
See you on the 7th at Wedgewood
Tavcor Motor Group General Manager Andrew Angles hands over the Polo GP 1.2 TSI Comfortline valued at R203 000 as a prize for the first golfer to hit a hole in one on the 7th hole at Wedgewood Golf Estate in the Kings Players Golf Day on the 6th of February 2015. … [Read more...] about See you on the 7th at Wedgewood
The EP Kings Vodacom Cup squad
The EP Kings have announced a 38 man squad today as preparations step up a gear for the EP Kings 2015 Vodacom Cup campaign. Notable new additions among the squad are Cornell Hess and Dylan Frylinck, who have both secured contracts for the Vodacom Cup season following trials earlier this month, as well as Vukile Sofisa and Sphu Msuthwana who move up from last year's U21 squad and CJ Velleman, who captained the U19 squad last year. Also named in the squad are new signings Tazz Fuzani, Jan … [Read more...] about The EP Kings Vodacom Cup squad
EP Kings Rugby Fixtures for 2015
EP Rugby supporters in Nelson Mandela Bay are in for a feast of top class rugby this year based on the provisional fixtures list recently made available. The EP Kings are currently preparing for the Vodacom Cup tournament, which officially kicks off on the weekend of the 21st of March, with a home match against Kenya at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. In preparation, the Kings have lined up two pre-season friendlies ahead of the tournament, playing the Cheetahs on the 6th of March and the … [Read more...] about EP Kings Rugby Fixtures for 2015
Mouneimne and Fleming back at EP Kings
With the Kings return to Super Rugby looming on the not too distant horizon, a few familiar faces have returned to the Kings coaching staff as they begin the preparations for the 2015 season. Defence coach, Omar Mouneimne, who played a crucial role in making the Southern Kings one of the toughest teams defensively in the 2013 competition, has once again taken up the role of defence coach, and has already begun training with the 2015 Vodacom Cup squad alongside Vodacom Cup head coach, … [Read more...] about Mouneimne and Fleming back at EP Kings
EP Kings U21 team to fight Border for promotion
Eastern Province Kings U21 head coach, Ryan Felix, has named his team to take on the Border Bulldogs U21 team in East London on Friday evening in the battle for the right to play in the A division of the ABSA Currie Cup U21 Competition next year. The EP Kings U21 side have had a phenomenal season, having won the B Division final against arch rivals SWD last week and bringing the trophy home for the third time in a row. Felix said the team, once again captained by Kevin Kaba, was fairly … [Read more...] about EP Kings U21 team to fight Border for promotion
Another win for the EP Kings
The EP Kings won the Absa Under-21 B Division final by defeating SWD 46-3 at the North West Stadium in Welkom on Friday. The first half was physical as both teams tried to make their presence felt. But the EP Kings made better use of their try-scoring chances as they ran good lines on attack and backed this up with a solid defensive effort, which pushed them into a 20-3 half time lead. The Port Elizabeth side built on this in the second half as they ran in another four tries. SWD tried … [Read more...] about Another win for the EP Kings
So how do you keep talking a losing team up?
At a lunch, hosted by Johnson Controls earlier this week talk amongst the scribes turned to just how much longer we have to continue talking up a team with a pretty dismal record in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup. That is if losing every game can be called a record! Just what is the opposite of record? The first 13 minutes of the final Premier Division game between the EP Kings and Steval Pumas at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, were not too shabby for the EP … [Read more...] about So how do you keep talking a losing team up?
For those who like to inflict pain upon themselves…
The following points log should help your masochistic tendencies - especially if you are a die hard EP Kings supporter: Absa Currie Cup Premier Division log: TEAM P W L D PF PA PD TF TA LOSS BONUS TRIES BONUS POINTS DHL Western Province 9 8 1 0 315 178 137 38 21 1 6 39 Xerox Golden Lions 9 6 3 0 315 199 116 38 20 1 6 31 Cell C Sharks 9 6 2 1 259 202 57 24 18 1 2 29 Vodacom Blue … [Read more...] about For those who like to inflict pain upon themselves…
Griquas toss Kings hopes into Big Hole
Griquas remain in the fight for Currie Cup survival after beating the Eastern Province Kings 45-25 in their match at GWK Park in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon. Griquas scored seven tries, and are still in with a shout to finish the group stages among the top six sides and keep their spot in next year's Premier Division. Griquas started well and came into points as soon as the fifth minute as flanker Marnus Schoeman dotted down after some good pressure by the hosts. Fullback Gouws … [Read more...] about Griquas toss Kings hopes into Big Hole
EP Kings team announced to take on GWK Griquas
Eastern Province Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer, has announced a fairly unchanged team to take on the GKW Griquas in Kimberly on Saturday at 14:30. Spencer said the team would be under new captainship once again, as neither Darron Nell nor Steven Sykes would be in the starting fifteen, but said he would only announce the new captain on Thursday. "Darron Nell is currently battling with a calf strain and will undergo fitness tests on Thursday, if he passes he will move to the bench, … [Read more...] about EP Kings team announced to take on GWK Griquas
