EP Rugby CEO Charl Crous has confirmed that former New Zealand flyhalf, Carlos Spencer, has joined the EP Kings coaching ranks for the 2014 season on a five year contract. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was well known for his flamboyant, attacking play and ball handling skills and brought with him a wealth of experience. "Carlos will be joining the EP Kings to focus on the back line as well as skills training," said Crous. Spencer first … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer joins EP Rugby
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One more hurdle in the way of Eastern Province Rugby and transformation
Eastern Province Rugby Union President, Cheeky Watson, confirmed that the proposal to expand the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division from six teams to eight next year was not passed during a special general meeting held in Johannesburg today. The proposal, which was tabled with SARU at the end of the Super Rugby season, was initially presented to the unions at a special general meeting held on the 19th of September, but the vote was delayed till the 30th for further consideration. Watson … [Read more...] about One more hurdle in the way of Eastern Province Rugby and transformation
Absa Currie Cup format 2014 – same old same old
A proposal to expand the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to eight teams in 2014 was rejected by a Special General Council meeting of South African Rugby Union provinces in Johannesburg on Monday. A second proposal – dependent on the success of the first – that the Lions be entrenched in Vodacom Super Rugby for the next two years therefore fell away. As a result, the status quo remains and the team that finishes top of the Absa Currie Cup First Division log in 2013 will play the last-placed … [Read more...] about Absa Currie Cup format 2014 – same old same old
Matt Sexton to remain with EP Rugby
Southern Kings Head Coach, Matt Sexton, will remain with Eastern Province Rugby and will be taking on more administrative duties following the departure of EP's Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons. "At this stage it's about managing the strategic direction of the union and putting together a plan for EP Rugby in what is an exciting time going forward," said Sexton. David Maidza will remain as head coach of the Currie Cup team for the season, and will be assisted by Sexton, who will help with … [Read more...] about Matt Sexton to remain with EP Rugby
Anele Pamba Resigns from EP Rugby
EP Rugby Spokesperson, Sakhi Gqeba said today; "EP Rugby CEO, Anele Pamba, has resigned from his post with immediate effect. This news has come as a tremendous shock to the staff and Executive of EP Rugby. "Mr Pamba was the EPRU Deputy President in 2008 and agreed to take up the interim CEO position in 2009, up until such a time when the Kings gained ascendency into Super Rugby: a goal which was attained a couple of months ago." EPRU president Cheeky Watson paid tribute to Pamba's … [Read more...] about Anele Pamba Resigns from EP Rugby
Brad Mooar Bringing Specialist Skills to EP Rugby
Canterbury Rugby's loss is Eastern Province Rugby's gain. Current Canterbury Colts (U19) Head Coach, Brad Mooar, will join the EP Rugby coaching staff on 15 July as a Specialist Skills Coach. As a skills and kicking specialist, Brad will be coach both the Currie Cup and Super Rugby sides. This second appointment will free Robbie Kempson - rated the best scrum coach in South Africa by Alan Solomons - and his coaching staff to concentrate on the EP Academy side which is continuing to show … [Read more...] about Brad Mooar Bringing Specialist Skills to EP Rugby
Matt Sexton to Join EP Rugby as Head Coach
Director of EP Rugby, Alan Solomons confirmed this morning that Tasman rugby Academy Manager, Matt Sexton will take up the position of Head Coach on 15 July 2012. Matt will be Head Coach for the Super Rugby (Southern Kings) and Currie Cup (EP Kings) sides in a contract that expires at the end of 2014. Citing a long relationship with Sexton, Solomons said; "Matt is head and shoulders the right guy for Eastern Province rugby. He is a good man and has the capability to land up coaching New … [Read more...] about Matt Sexton to Join EP Rugby as Head Coach
Kings Music of Choice
Algoa FM, the "proudly Eastern Cape" radio station, announced on Tuesday, February 22, that it is the official radio sponsor for the EP Kings rugby team. "We're incredibly excited to announce that Algoa FM is officially sponsoring the EP Kings," says Algoa FM managing director, Dave Tiltmann. "We're backing our boys all the way to the Currie Cup and beyond - let’s bring the trophies to the Eastern Cape!" One of the slogans adopted by the EP Kings is "Bringing the boys back home and keeping … [Read more...] about Kings Music of Choice
