Matt Sexton, who has been with Eastern Province Rugby since June 2012, will finish up at the union this month. Sexton, who joined the union to assist them in their preparations for their debut entry into Super Rugby, has decided to return home for personal reasons. "This has been a very difficult decision for me, but due to personal reasons, I have had to make the difficult choice to return home to my family in New Zealand. The circumstances back home requires me to be there" he … [Read more...] about Matt Sexton returns to New Zealand
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The 2014 Eastern Province Rugby Squad – Can you spot who is missing?
An exciting mix of up and coming young players who have come through the ranks of the Eastern Province Junior structures along with a core group of senior players have been selected to represent the Eastern Province Kings in 2014. "I'm really positive in terms of the makeup of the squad. We have a good core group of senior players and a whole lot of aspirational young players who are looking to be successful," said Head Coach, Matt Sexton. "I think that if you have that mix, it's a very … [Read more...] about The 2014 Eastern Province Rugby Squad – Can you spot who is missing?
Our Local News Media are Advised to Take a Leaf out of Sport24’s Book
At the press conference to announce the appointment of Matt Sexton as Head Coach for EP Rugby and Brad Mooar as Specialist Skills Coach yesterday, the EP Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, told the local media that in recognition of their loyal support and favoured standing he would ensure that all major news would be broken to them first. As a local boy, Alan understands the need to promote our region and for this we thank him. Okay so what has Sport24 vs our Local News Media have to do … [Read more...] about Our Local News Media are Advised to Take a Leaf out of Sport24’s Book
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
