Former Eastern Province Craven Week and SA Schools prop Lupumlo Mguca, is being provided a once in a lifetime opportunity to finish his studies at the prestigious Burnside High School in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mguca will be leaving for New Zealand later this week on a scholarship, provided by the SA Rugby EP Kings Academy and funded through the generous sponsorship of BLG Logistics, along with support from the EP Rugby Union. On his arrival in New Zealand, Mguca will complete four of … [Read more...] about New Zealand Scholarship for EP Craven Week player
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EP Kings in Bok Starting Lineup
Local EP Kings contracted players Aidon Davis and Sergeal Petersen have both been included in the Junior Springbok starting lineup in a vital Pool match against New Zealand on 6 June. Powerfully built twins Jesse and Dan Kriel will play alongside each other and patrol the midfield for the Junior Springboks against New Zealand Under-20 on Friday at the IRB Junior World Championship match at the QBE Stadium in Auckland. Kick-off time is 09h35 SA time. The brothers were confirmed as centre … [Read more...] about EP Kings in Bok Starting Lineup
First SA 2014 Elections votes set to be cast tonight
South Africans living in New Zealand will be the first to cast their votes at 9pm South African time as voting abroad begins. The first votes in the 2014 national elections will be cast today as voters abroad begin voting at South African missions around the world. "Some 406 South Africans, who successfully registered to vote at the South African High Commission in Auckland, New Zealand, will be the first to vote when polling opens at 7am on 30 April 2014 - which is 9pm tonight South … [Read more...] about First SA 2014 Elections votes set to be cast tonight
Matt Sexton returns to New Zealand
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
All it took was three tries by South Africa
On their way to victory against New Zealand on 8 December 2013 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the Blitzbokke scored three tries with one conversion to win Round 3 17-14. In the 4th minute of the first half, Branco de Preez scored the first try which was converted by Justin Geduld. With 2 minutes to go to the end of the first half Branco scored once again. You can hear the booing of the partisan Afrikaans speaking New Zealand supporters behind me during the South … [Read more...] about All it took was three tries by South Africa
Inspired South Africa win Nelson Mandela Bay Rugby Sevens
Watch highlights as the South African Sevens team win the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens, their first victory at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. Top 5 games: New Zealand 14 - 17 South Africa - Final Cup Samoa 21 - 7 Argentina - Third Place Fiji 45 - 19 France - Final Plate Australia 19 - 28 England - Final Bowl Canada 12 - 19 Scotland - Final Shield http://youtu.be/3ag2K-X0038 Creator: irb Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, … [Read more...] about Inspired South Africa win Nelson Mandela Bay Rugby Sevens
Siviwe Soyizwapi jets out to replace injured Parkes
Siviwe "Shakes" Soyizwapi has been called up to replace the injured Hadleigh Parkes, who broke his left arm in three places during the game against the Hurricanes on 30 March 2013 in Wellington. The 20-year-old Soyizwapi flew out of Port Elizabeth on Sunday afternoon, and will join the team in Sydney on Monday afternoon, Australian time. Soyizwapi played for the Border Bulldogs at the U18 Academy Week in 2010, earning a call-up to the South African U18 High Performance team, before joining … [Read more...] about Siviwe Soyizwapi jets out to replace injured Parkes
Hadleigh Parkes to undergo surgery in New Zealand for broken arm
Southern Kings Player, Hadleigh Parkes, who was playing at wing against the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand, will undergo surgery today, after breaking his arm in three places during the game. Southern Kings Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said Parkes had been immediately taken to the hospital for x-rays after coming off the field in the 29th minute of the game. "He has broken his arm in three places and is being operated on tonight before returning home," he said. Solomons said … [Read more...] about Hadleigh Parkes to undergo surgery in New Zealand for broken arm
South Africa vs New Zealand Test
The South African and New Zealand teams have both arrived in Port Elizabeth ahead of their Test Match starting on Friday 11 January 2013. This match is the 24th Test Match to be played at Axxess St George's and EP Cricket are hoping that fans and cricket lovers will support the match in their droves. Tickets prices have been kept to a minimum to allow all to come out and enjoy the match. The allocation of Test Matches to Port Elizabeth has been erratic and supporters are urged to come out and … [Read more...] about South Africa vs New Zealand Test
Let’s Predict the 2011 Rugby World Cup Winners
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is played between 20 nations who, in the last 24 years of the Rugby World Cup, have played 448 matches against each other. Based on the historical win rates of each of the countries taking part in past Rugby World Cups then we will see the following results at the conclusion of proceedings in New Zealand this year: South Africa: 87.50% New Zealand: 85.00% Australia: 80.00% France: 72.00% England: 71.00% Scotland: 59.00% Ireland: 52.00% Argentina: … [Read more...] about Let’s Predict the 2011 Rugby World Cup Winners
Currie Cup Games Overshadowed by Port Elizabeth Test
The EP Kings take a back seat to the Castle Tri-Nations Test in Port Elizabeth between the Springboks and New Zealand at 17:00 on Saturday, we will see six Absa Currie Cup games this weekend - four in the Premier and two in the First Division, only one of which will be played on Saturday. DHL Western Province will have to beat the MTN Golden Lions in Cape Town on Friday to avoid a similar three-match Absa Currie Cup losing streak as in 2010. The only game on Saturday is between the Toyota … [Read more...] about Currie Cup Games Overshadowed by Port Elizabeth Test
You Won’t Go Thirsty at the Springboks All Blacks Game
This Saturday's clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will at least be one where you won't go thirsty and (if necessary) will have ample opportunity to drown your sorrows if the score against the Springboks is not to your liking. The stadium is ensuring that fans will not go hungry or thirsty by providing: A beer garden in the Milner Park area that will accommodate between 7 and 8 thousand spectators 4 Beer gardens on the level 2 outside concourse - a large one on the North and South … [Read more...] about You Won’t Go Thirsty at the Springboks All Blacks Game
Springbok Squad for Castle Tri-Nations Home Tests
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers today named a 24-man squad featuring several players returning from injury rehabilitation for the home leg of the Castle Tri-Nations series. Six players remain on the injured list and unavailable for selection, although three of them will join the squad in Durban to continue their rehabilitation. The Springboks play Australia at Mr Price Kings Park on August 13 before meeting New Zealand at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth a week … [Read more...] about Springbok Squad for Castle Tri-Nations Home Tests
Gerhard Mostert to Make Springbok Debut Against New Zealand
New Stade Francais recruit Gerhard Mostert will make this Springbok debut as one of four changes to the starting XV for Saturday's Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Mostert replaces injured lock Flip van der Merwe in the second row, forming a new partnership with Alistair Hargreaves who has recovered from an abdominal strain. Jean Deysel makes his first start in a rejigged back row. Danie Rossouw shifts to No 8 at the expense of Ashley Johnson - who drops to the … [Read more...] about Gerhard Mostert to Make Springbok Debut Against New Zealand
SARU Sings Lets Do It Again
The Springboks Rugby World Cup anthem, recorded by award-winning South African musicians Freshlyground and Goldfish, titled, 'Let's Do It Again' and commissioned by the South African Rugby Union (SARU), was performed for the first time at a media launch on Tuesday. The anthem, together with the 100 day countdown, will be launched today (Wednesday 1 June) The Rugby World Cup kicks off on 9 September 2011 in New Zealand. SARU's campaign, called Unite 2011, is being launched to get South … [Read more...] about SARU Sings Lets Do It Again
