EP Kings coach, Barend Pieterse, has made six changes, one of them positional, to his match 22 for the forthcoming Currie Cup Premier Division match against the Xerox Golden Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Justin Forwood will start at loosehead prop, which allows for Pieter Stemmet to return to the tighthead position. At lock, Dylan Pieterse is not available for selection due to illness. He will be replaced by either David Antonites or Tazz Fuzani, both of … [Read more...] about Six changes to EP Kings side for Xerox Golden Lions clash
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Kings prop doubtful following Lions game
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that, while a number of players had sustained bumps and bruises during the hard fought game against the Emirates Lions, most were available for selection against the DHL Stormers game this weekend. Most notably, Davids said Tom Botha was possibly not available for selection as he was battling a bit with his back and knee following the game against the Lions. Davids said a few of the players were also showing early symptoms of flu, and … [Read more...] about Kings prop doubtful following Lions game
Lions are Kings
The Southern Kings put up a gutsy performance against the Emirates Lions in their second last Vodacom Super Rugby at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Friday evening. The Emirates Lions opened the scoreboard early off with a try by Rohan Janse van Rensburg in the 2nd minute of the game, converted by Elton Jantjies, but the Kings then fought back and, after a solid 10 minutes of possession, James Hall found the whitewash. Louis Fouche converted and the teams drew level. The Kings … [Read more...] about Lions are Kings
Home game for Warriors final Sunfoil clash
The Warriors will end their 2015-2016 season with a Sunfoil Series match against the Lions to be played at St George’s starting tomorrow (Thursday 7 April). After a great win against the Knights in Kimberley last week the Warriors will be hoping to finish off the season on a high note with another win. The squad is as follows: Colin Ackermann Eddie Moore Andrew Birch Clyde Fortuin Simon Harmer Sisanda Magala Jerry Nqolo Thandolwethu Mnyaka Somila Seyibokwe Yaseen … [Read more...] about Home game for Warriors final Sunfoil clash
Lions Are Wandering Out of Parks and Into Cities – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Lions Are Wandering Out of Parks and Into Cities by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: In Kenya, residents are coming face to face with the wildlife that preceded them. It doesn’t always end well. National Geographic News Click here to visit Expert Tours. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Ice Age Antarctic Ocean gives clue to ‘missing’ atmospheric carbon dioxide by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Scientists have explored the … [Read more...] about Lions Are Wandering Out of Parks and Into Cities – Featured Blog
Phangiso reported for suspect action
Phangiso reported for suspect action: Lions left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has been reported for an illegal action following his team's win against Warriors in the semi-finals of the Momentum One Day Cup on February 25. In accordance with the ICC's regulations and Law 18 clause 2.25, Phangiso's action will now have to be tested in "as soon as reasonably possible but, in any event, within 21 days of receipt by the Player's Home Board of the notice." He will be tested on Friday at the … [Read more...] about Phangiso reported for suspect action
ICL , 25 th match – Chandigarh Lions V Dhaka Warriors at Panchkula, 31st Oct, 2008
A MyPE.co.za 'Warriors Cricket' selected video for you: ICL, 20-20 25th match Chandigarh Lions V Dhaka Warriors cricket match,on 31st oct 2008 ICL 20-20 Indian Championship, 2008/09 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula, Chandigarh Date Friday, October 31, 2008 Dhaka Warriors elected to field Click HERE to find more 'Warriors Cricket' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK … [Read more...] about ICL , 25 th match – Chandigarh Lions V Dhaka Warriors at Panchkula, 31st Oct, 2008
Warriors resume Momentum One Day Cup Challenge
The Momentum One Day Cup resumes this weekend with the Warriors travelling to Johannesburg to take on the Bizhub Highveld Lions on Friday. They then travel to East London to play the Unlimited Titans on Sunday. The Warriors currently share top of the log position with the Cobras after the first round of matches and would want to consolidate this position with good performances this weekend. The 14 man squad announced for both matches is as follows: Colin Ackermann, Andrew Birch, Clyde … [Read more...] about Warriors resume Momentum One Day Cup Challenge
Viljoen’s 10 wickets down Warriors
The Highveld Lions required just one session on the final day to wrap up victory over the Warriors in their Sunfoil Series encounter at Bidvest Wanderers, as Hardus Viljoen recorded his second straight 10-wicket match haul. Viljoen took two of the six wickets that the Lions required on the last day to finish with figures of 4 for 79 in the second innings, as the Warriors were bowled out for 219 to lose by 203 runs. With match figures of 10 for 123, Viljoen has now taken 20 wickets in two … [Read more...] about Viljoen’s 10 wickets down Warriors
Highveld Lions vs Warriors
Qaasim Adams contributed 87 in his first innings on loan at the Highveld Lions, but the opening day of Sunfoil Series action at Bidvest Wanderers still belonged to the Warriors after they dismissed their hosts for 291. Loaned out to the Lions for two matches because he could not get a game at the Titans, Adams shared a 125-run stand for the fifth wicket with Nicky van den Bergh that kept the home side afloat after the loss of four early wickets. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, … [Read more...] about Highveld Lions vs Warriors
Warriors score vital win
Sisanda Magala took his maiden five-wicket haul in Twenty20 cricket as the Warriors recorded a vital 25-run win over the Highveld Lions at St. George’s Park to climb up the RAM SLAM T20 table. Magala recorded figures of 5 for 28 - the second best by a Warriors bowler in Twenty20 competition - to restrict the Lions to 130 for nine in pursuit of a target of 156. The result consigned the Lions to a third straight defeat, while the Warriors now sit third on the table with two wins from four … [Read more...] about Warriors score vital win
St Georges T20 Action this Friday
RamSlam T20 action moves to Port Elizabeth this weekend when the Warriors play the Bizhub Highveld Lions at St George's Park on Friday 13 November. The game gets underway at 6pm and tickets cost R60 for adults, R40 for students (with student card) and R30 for scholars and pensioners. Gates open at 5pm and cricket fans can bring in their own food and non alcoholic beverages (plastic bottles only). An unchanged thirteen man squad has been announced for the match on Friday: Colin Ingram … [Read more...] about St Georges T20 Action this Friday
Cradock’s MZNP Lion population doubles
The Chances of spotting lions in the Mountain Zebra National Park near Cradock have doubled! This is thanks to the introduction of two lionesses onto the property to join the two resident males. The two sisters were brought into the Park, which is situated just outside Cradock in the Eastern Cape, from the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve near Grahamstown. They are about two years old and are now sharing Mountain Zebra's 28 000 hectares with the two five-year-old brothers. The females were … [Read more...] about Cradock’s MZNP Lion population doubles
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
