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Bok Banter Dinner in PE

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Some of NMMU's most famous South African rugby alumni are set to gather for a once-in-a-lifetime legacy event in Port Elizabeth on September 3. The Madibaz Bok Banter dinner will bring together a constellation of Springbok stars from across the decades in celebration of NMMU's 10 years of existence, following the merger of the University of Port Elizabeth, PE Technikon and local Vista University campus. The event will be headlined by members of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad Hennie … [Read more...] about Bok Banter Dinner in PE

Will the Sizzling Springbok Sevens win again in Port Elizabeth?

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World Rugby has confirmed the pool draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2014/15 to be played on 13 and 14 December 2014. After their impressive Cup win at the second round of the Series in Dubai on Saturday, hosts South Africa are top seeds and head Pool A, while runners-up Australia, third-placed Fiji and the fourth semi-finalist New Zealand head the remaining pools. The 2014/15 season carries added significance because the top-ranked … [Read more...] about Will the Sizzling Springbok Sevens win again in Port Elizabeth?

Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens: Kenya pooled with SA, Canada & Spain

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The Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens will take place as planned on Saturday in Port Elizabeth despite the death of Nelson Mandela. The International Rugby Board announced that the third leg of the IRB Series will go on and a moment of silence is observed before South Africa's first match against Canada at 2.12pm to honor the passing of Africa's greatest leader. http://youtu.be/GEbIkPUKNI4 Creator: NTV Kenya Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens: Kenya pooled with SA, Canada & Spain

Young SA Sevens Blitzbokke Shine

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Placed in a tough Pool A consisting of Samoa, France and Australia and missing vital players due to injury with their places filled with youngsters, most pundits were cautiously pessimistic for the Blitzbokke's chances of winning Pool A. Today's first game was against the current number two placed team, Samoa (joint second with Fiji and Kenya). Billed as a crunch game, South Africa stamped their mark all over the game and only allowed Samoa to proceed out of their own half once during the … [Read more...] about Young SA Sevens Blitzbokke Shine

Blitzbokke land in Port Elizabeth today

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The Springbok Sevens lost their Bowl final 14-10 against Argentina in Dubai on Saturday evening and now head home to South Africa where they will be looking to redeem themselves at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth next weekend. The Blitzbokke uncharacteristically lost three of their six matches in Dubai, including two crucial encounters on Friday, to register their most disappointing display at the HSBC Sevens World Series since Wellington 2001. The first few teams … [Read more...] about Blitzbokke land in Port Elizabeth today

Less than 30 Days to go to Port Elizabeth Sevens Tournament

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Promising Toyota Free State Cheetahs centre Robert Ebersohn makes a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens team after a two year absence since he helped the Blitzbokke to capture the HSBC Sevens World Series in 2009. The Free Stater was today included in a 14-man Springbok Sevens travelling squad for the first three rounds of the Series, which kicks off on 25-26 November at the Gold Coast in Brisbane and will be followed by tournaments in Dubai and Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, on … [Read more...] about Less than 30 Days to go to Port Elizabeth Sevens Tournament