High winds and a Sunday afternoon start did not deter supporters from almost filling the Madibaz Main Stand at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth for the Guinness Pro14 clash between the Southern Kings and Leinster Rugby on 4 November 2018. The Southern Kings started on attack and looked dangerous in the first 10 minutes. Three minutes after the start Kings winger, Yaw Penxe chased a kick ahead ball from Martin du Toit and crashed over to score in the Leinster corner. The wind … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Spirited Showing against Leinster Rugby
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Leinster Rugby team to face Southern Kings
The Leinster Rugby team to face the Southern Kings on Sunday in Round 8 of the Guinness PRO14 has been announced (KO 2.45pm local/12.45pm Irish, live on eir Sport). Scott Fardy will captain the side for the first time in a competitive fixture, starting in the second row with Ross Molony. Fardy has made 28 appearances and scored five tries since joining the province in 2017. There are seven personnel changes to the starting XV that secured a bonus point win away to Benetton Rugby last … [Read more...] about Leinster Rugby team to face Southern Kings
Leinster Rugby travelling squad named for Southern Kings
The Leinster Rugby squad to travel to South Africa this evening ahead of Sunday's Guinness PRO14 Round 8 match against the Southern Kings (KO 2.45pm local/12.45pm Irish, live on eir Sport) has been announced. There is a blend of youth and experience in the 27-man squad with three Leinster Rugby centurions and three uncapped players making the journey. Michael Bent, Dave Kearney and Noel Reid account for 338 senior caps between them, while the uncapped trio of Rónan Kelleher, Jimmy O'Brien … [Read more...] about Leinster Rugby travelling squad named for Southern Kings
Irish Guinness PRO14 giants in South Africa
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will face a challenging task in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against two of the top six sides in the competition in exciting clashes on Sunday, with Irish powerhouses Leinster and Munster visiting South Africa. The Isuzu Southern Kings will take on Leinster, who have only suffered one defeat this season, at the Nelson Mandela University, while the Toyota Cheetahs host Munster, who have lost only two matches, at the Toyota … [Read more...] about Irish Guinness PRO14 giants in South Africa
Isuzu Southern Kings get boost with arrival of duo
The Isuzu Southern Kings welcomed the arrival of scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer and prop Nicolaas "NJ" Ooshuizen on Monday to bolster the squad in the build-up to the side’s crucial Guinness PRO Round 8 match against defending champions, Leinster. The Isuzu Southern Kings are preparing to take on a strong Leinster side at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Sunday, November 4. Kick-off is at 14h45 SA-time (13h45 UK-time). Following the Port Elizabeth-based side’s spirited … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings get boost with arrival of duo
Venue Change for Kings Game
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that the Round 8 Guinness PRO14 fixture between the Isuzu Southern Kings and Leinster Rugby will now be played at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The match will take place at the same date and time, November 4, Kick-Off 14:45 local and 12:45 UK & Ireland (live on SuperSport, Premier Sports and eir sport). The venue change comes due to the early successes of the Kings hosting fixtures at Madibaz Stadium. Madibaz Stadium, which has been … [Read more...] about Venue Change for Kings Game
