South Africa's Blitzbokke opened Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth, South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with a 24-7 win against Canada. Playing in his debut game Kwagga Smith scored in the second half. The Blitzbokke opened with lots of pressure in the first half and dominated play for the rest of the 14 minute game time. Prior to the SA Canada game players and spectators stood for a minute's silence in honour of the passing of Former SA President … [Read more...] about Kwagga Smith’s Debut Try for South Africa
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Bubba gets behind the Sevens
Port Elizabeth is champing at the bit ahead of the the third leg of the 2013/14 International Rugby Board's (IRB) World Sevens Series which brings a fast-paced rugby spectacle to the NMB Stadium on 7 and 8 December 2013. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this week touted the economic value of the event, the "honour of being the South Africa city which is privileged to host the event" and the importance of it for brand and destination promotion. "This is … [Read more...] about Bubba gets behind the Sevens
Party time at the Stadium
The third leg of the 2013/14 edition of the IRB's World Sevens Series is just over two weeks away (7&8 December 2013), and the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is ready to host this prestigious tournament for the third time since being appointed as the host venue from 2011. "For Nelson Mandela Bay and its people, this annual highlight on the sporting calendar is a great opportunity to showcase our friendly city and its iconic stadium, and it is therefore important that we provide a world-class … [Read more...] about Party time at the Stadium
A victory (of sorts) for the little man
With reference to my little moan and groan about a disturbance of the peace by our neighbours - the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - on 24 October 2013, I am happy to report that the wheels within our municipality DO move quicker than any of you peasants thought..... The Longhair received today the following feedback from the NMB Municipal Air Pollution/Noise Control division within the Public Health Directorate: Following an investigation into the event of 24 October 2013 it was found that no … [Read more...] about A victory (of sorts) for the little man
EP Kings vs Leopards Semi-Final
14 weeks down the line and the EP Kings are entering the final straight in their semi-final clash against the Leopards on Friday eveving at 7:10 pm in Port Elizabeth. The EP Kings will enter their clash against the Leopards with form and confidence counting in their favour. While the Leopards have battled to maintain consistency in their performances this season, the defending Absa Currie Cup First Division Champions come off six successive victories. Similarly to the Pumas, the Kings' high … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs Leopards Semi-Final
NMB Stadium comment on Southern Kings loss
The management of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium have commended the Southern Kings for the fight they put up against the Lions on Friday night in spite of the Kings not being successful in their attempt to win the first of two Super 15 playoff games against the Lions. Songezo Nayo, chairperson of Access Facilities and Leisure Management, operators of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium said; "We would like to assure the people of Nelson Mandela Bay that we are putting in place plans to ensure that … [Read more...] about NMB Stadium comment on Southern Kings loss
Time for a rugby black out
It's do or die today - and Port Elizabeth needs to deliver a complete "black-out" of the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium to see off the Lions. Win or lose today - is one of the most important days in the history of our city and rugby in the Eastern Cape. At 7:10pm, 15 men dressed in the Kings' black will run onto the pitch at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. They carry with them the dreams of a city in need of hope. It's a responsibility that we are sure Darron Nell, Alan Solomons and their charges … [Read more...] about Time for a rugby black out
Sign the pledge for sportsmanship in local rugby
On the back of a number of incidents of booing and fighting in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium during games played by the Southern Kings we invite you to sign and enforce a petition encouraging sportsmanlike behaviour by spectators - we would like to see silence during kicks for poles by home and visiting teams and NO FIGHTING in the stands - see: You Can’t Take the Boet out of Some Rugby Supporters. [emailpetition id="6"] [signaturelist id="6"] … [Read more...] about Sign the pledge for sportsmanship in local rugby
You Can’t Take the Boet out of Some Rugby Supporters
Starved as we are of top flight rugby in the region it saddens me to see how some rugby 'supporters' behave. Some people have a special switch hidden away in the deep recesses of what passes as a brain. Sadly this switch is activated by the intake of alcohol leading to some questionable ape like behaviour. The bad behaviour includes: Booing whenever a rival team takes a kick - NOT sportsmanlike at all Fighting in the stands Ryan-Lee Sharp posted a YouTube video of 'supporters' … [Read more...] about You Can’t Take the Boet out of Some Rugby Supporters
All roads lead to Port Elizabeth’s NMB Stadium
The final squads have been declared by all 16 teams set to compete in the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, with South Africa, Kenya and England all recalling star names and Series leaders New Zealand making a late change. Key Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika has passed a fitness test and will take his place in Paul Treu's squad in his home town, Port Elizabeth. Afrika's fitness is a massive boost for Treu, who is already without the … [Read more...] about All roads lead to Port Elizabeth’s NMB Stadium
EP KZN Craven Week Humdinger
Based on possession and territory the Eastern Province Craven Week team ran out deserved winners against KZN in their final curtain raiser match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth today. Based on handling errors and mistakes EP were lucky to win against KZN during a rain deluge making play cold, wet and difficult for both teams for most of the game. KZN, playing North to South won the kickoff and opened the scoring a minute later with a successful penalty kick off of the … [Read more...] about EP KZN Craven Week Humdinger
Blue Bulls too good for WP at PE Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
The Coca-Cola Craven Week in Port Elizabeth continues to dish up great running rugby and lots of points. Tuesday saw a total of five matches being played with 305 points being scored in 350 minutes - almost a point a minute! But, it was the Blue Bulls who raised the bar on this, the second day of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium when they scored 21 unanswered second-half points to beat Western Province 47-27 in the day's main match. The Bulls trailed … [Read more...] about Blue Bulls too good for WP at PE Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week
Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens confirmed for 7 and 8 December 2012
South African rugby fans will see the best Sevens rugby stars in action on 7 and 8 December in the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth following the International Rugby Board’s (IRB) announcement today of the confirmed dates for the upcoming 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series. In another exciting development, the IRB also announced the further expansion of the World Series, with Argentina joining the very popular Series as a 10th venue. Following its inaugural success at the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens confirmed for 7 and 8 December 2012
60 Schoolboys Vying for a Place in the EP Craven Week Team
The Eastern Province Rugby Union will this year play host to the prestigious Under 18 Coca-Cola Craven Week schools tournament taking place from 8-14 July 2012 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. It has been 12 long years since EPRU hosted the event and 2012 promises to produce an eventful and entertaining tournament. Coca-Cola South Africa has sponsored youth rugby for 27 years and has committed to continuing with this tradition. Of the current Springbok team 90 percent have competed in at least … [Read more...] about 60 Schoolboys Vying for a Place in the EP Craven Week Team
Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby Participation in 2013
Now that the 'perceived hurdle' to the Southern Kings being part of Super Rugby (The management contract for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium by Access Management has been signed) speculation continues as to whether the Southern Kings will still be part of Super Rugby in 2013. To counter the speculation and in an attempt to once again level the playing field SARU have officially stated the following: The identity of the South African teams participating in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby Participation in 2013
