The stage is set for NMMU's George Campus to host the University Sport South Africa (USSA) rugby sevens tournament for a sixth consecutive year. This year the field has been left wide open as champions Tuks will not be returning to defend their title next week as a result of many of their players being unavailable due to exams, giving thirteen teams from universities all over the country an opportunity to battle it out for the cup. "We are very excited to be hosting this two-day … [Read more...] about Campus hosts rugby sevens for sixth consecutive year
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PE Image – St George Park 10
This St Georges Park image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. St George Park 10 Image by rob glow This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: St Georges Park. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – St George Park 10
PE Image – St George Park 07
This St Georges Park image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. St George Park 07 Image by rob glow This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: St Georges Park. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – St George Park 07
With Prince George In South Africa Beware – Other Items Share This Title (1934)
A MyPE.co.za 'Tour Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: Full title reads: "Port Elizabeth - With PRINCE GEORGE IN S. AFRICA - Further unique pictures by our cameraman accompanying the Royal Tour." Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Masses of people... Video Rating: 1 / 5 Click HERE to find more 'Tour Port Elizabeth' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about With Prince George In South Africa Beware – Other Items Share This Title (1934)
EP Kings secure convincing win over SWD Eagles
The Eastern Province Kings beat the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday evening, with a convincing 78 (28) to 32 (25) victory. The game got off to a somewhat rocky start for the Kings, with the SWD Eagles opening the scoreboard with a penalty conversion off the boot of Aldred James in the 6th minute. The EP Kings retaliated with a try by Lizo Gqoboka just two minutes later, with a successful conversion by Gary van Aswegen to take the team to a 7 – 3 lead, but their momentum … [Read more...] about EP Kings secure convincing win over SWD Eagles
Despatch bow out
A new Cell C Community Cup champion will be crowned on Monday after defending champions GAP Management Despatch were knocked out of the final stages of the competition by Roodepoort on the opening day's play of the Easter Playoffs at Outeniqua Park in George on Thursday. The tournament started with the upset as GAP Management Despatch went down 26-20 against Roodepoort, but this was followed by a series of convincing victories by Jonsson College Rovers, Rustenburg Impala and Hamiltons. The … [Read more...] about Despatch bow out
Kings fans asked to be patient
The EP Kings will travel to George this week with a much changed team compared to that which suffered a 28 point loss against the Free State XV in Cradock this weekend, with the end score 3 – 31. Vodacom Cup Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick announced a team featuring no fewer than nine changes to the starting fifteen. The team, which will once again be led by Stephan Zaayman, has been bolstered by the inclusion of some players who have been called up from the NMMU Madibaz team, after the senior … [Read more...] about Kings fans asked to be patient
Kings SWD Nail Biter
On Friday evening, 19 July 2013, rugby fans were treated to a nail biter as the EP Kings score a late try to deny the SWD Eagles back-to-back victories. The clash in George was nail-biting as the Kings staged a dramatic comeback to counter strong starts to both halves by the Eagles for a 35-34 victory. The Eagles came out firing and played effective rugby by retaining possession for long periods, which they supported with fantastic interplay between the forwards and backs. Such was their … [Read more...] about Kings SWD Nail Biter
Kings popping down to George
The EP Kings team that will take on the SWD Eagles in their next ABSA Currie Cup First Division clash in George on Friday evening, will be bolstered by the return of experienced players who were called up to play in the Super Rugby match against the Sharks on the weekend. EP Kings head coach, David Maidza, said he was happy to see experienced players such as Mpho Mbiyozo and Aidon Davis return to the starting line up, following their debut Super Rugby appearance against the Sharks. Talking … [Read more...] about Kings popping down to George
Disappointing first outing for Southern Kings
The Southern Kings beat the Franchise XV team at Outeniqua Park, George on 1 February, in a disappointing clash, with the final score of 29-13 (10-6 first half). Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said he was disappointed in the performance. "In the first half the lineouts were appalling; we lost possession in about nine of the 11 lineouts." Solomons said the players had also given away too many penalties at the breakdown. "This meant we had no possession, which made it difficult to … [Read more...] about Disappointing first outing for Southern Kings
Southern Kings players meet Franchise XV in George
The Southern Kings are looking forward to some quality game time against the Franchise XV team at Outeniqua Park in George tomorrow evening. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the players were looking forward to playing a full length match against the Franchise XV players in their last warm up game before the official friendlies. "We need the game time, this is the last warm up match before the friendlies and we will be running it as a normal match, as it is vitally important to us to … [Read more...] about Southern Kings players meet Franchise XV in George
Two in a Row for Sergeal Petersen
The SA Schools rugby team won their second match of the Under-18 International Series by 24-16 against a lively Welsh team at Outeniqua Park in George on Tuesday evening after leading 15-0 at halftime. Sergeal Petersen (no 14 from Grey High School, Port Elizabeth) scored the opener and his second in successive matches and he was quickly followed by Matjikinyane Molapo (no 11) as well as powerful midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg (no 12), as the SA Schools team finally kicked into gear after … [Read more...] about Two in a Row for Sergeal Petersen
Celebrating 90 Years of Home Decor
It's been 90 years since Curtains & Linens have opened their doors and owners, Mr and Mrs. Pumplun, are intent on keeping these doors open for many more years to come! This renowned business began in the 1920's in Somerset East as Levin Brothers General Wholesalers. The business then planted its roots in Evatt Street, Port Elizabeth in the 1940's. Mr and Mrs Pumplun joined the business in 1981 and took ownership in 1997, which also saw the store moving to Newton Park. Marcel Pumplun … [Read more...] about Celebrating 90 Years of Home Decor
EP Kings Still Ahead in Currie Cup First Division
With the euphoria of a great weekend's test rugby behind us it is time once again for the local rugby public to focus once more on our Eastern Province team working hard to ascend into Super Rugby from the Absa Currie Cup First Division, which is a two horse race at the moment, with the EP Kings and Regent Boland Cavaliers leading the pack at the end of the first round. The EP Kings, still unbeaten this season, had a bye this week, but the Cavaliers closed the gap at the top of the standings … [Read more...] about EP Kings Still Ahead in Currie Cup First Division
The Milligan Taking Strain in the Rain
The Continental Milligan Vintage Car Rally, which set out from George on Monday 6 June, has been adversely affected by the torrential rain that everyone in Port Elizabeth is celebrating, with today's rallying being cancelled as a result of the inclement weather and many roads being closed off due to heavy rain. The plan is to motor down to Herbertsdale to-morrow (Thursday 9 June), but Herbertsdale is presently cut off as the Gourits River has come down in all it's wonderful water saturated … [Read more...] about The Milligan Taking Strain in the Rain
