Celtic Rugby issued a statement yesterday afternoon confirming that: “Advanced and positive discussions are taking place with the South African Rugby Union regarding the introduction of two teams into an expanded Guinness PRO12 Championship. Given the proximity of the 2017/18 season start, a final decision on this potential expansion will be confirmed as soon as practical.” Celtic Rugby is the association of Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian Rugby Unions, which runs the PRO12 competition … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Rugby’s Worst Kept Secret
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PE in the news: Pro12: Cheetahs and Southern Kings’ entry to be confirmed next week
Pro12: Cheetahs and Southern Kings' entry to be confirmed next week: By coincidence, the teams play each other in their final game in the competition on Friday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Super Rugby will be reduced from 18 to 15 teams next season, with an Australian side also poised to be cut. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Rail operator given funding boost for growth in Africa: Following the fund's acquisition, the remainder of Sheltam's ownership is split … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Pro12: Cheetahs and Southern Kings’ entry to be confirmed next week
Only One Point Southern Kings – Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve
The Southern Kings have had an awesome Super Rugby season - the best ever in this century. Playing only for pride in front of 10 015 spectators against the Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth last night, both teams played their last games in Super Rugby for the foreseeable future. Coming off of a high with two monumental wins - albeit by ONE point each - against the Jaguares in Argentina and the Bulls at Loftus Versveld the Southern Kings, with six wins to the … [Read more...] about Only One Point Southern Kings – Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve
PE in the news: Pro12 expansion set to be confirmed next week
Pro12 expansion set to be confirmed next week: By coincidence, they play each other in their final game in Super Rugby on Friday, 14 July at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. They are keen to remain based in South Africa and not in the UK. There has been a suggestion they could play ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jeff’s ‘Leading Lady’ has gone where no woman has gone before..meet Nomhle ‘Chinese ‘ Tys: Congratulations Nomhle ! Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Pro12 expansion set to be confirmed next week
PE in the news: Pro12: Kings player Rudi van Rooyen says South Africans savour chance to join Pro12
Pro12: Kings player Rudi van Rooyen says South Africans savour chance to join Pro12: The Kings, who play in Port Elizabeth, and the Bloemfontein-based Cheetahs are expected to join the league after losing their Super Rugby status. The Pro12 comprises teams from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Italy. "A lot of the players at South African ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africa: Quinton Immelman Refs Bulls V Stormers Derby: Meanwhile, Friday night's match between the Southern Kings … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Pro12: Kings player Rudi van Rooyen says South Africans savour chance to join Pro12
Southern Kings officially bid Super Rugby Farewell
The Southern Kings cace the Bulls tonight in one of their last matches in the Super Rugby competition. Won't it be a supreme bird flipping moment if the Kings beat the Bulls in their home ground? And then go on to beat their partners in exit - The Cheetahs at home on 14 July 2017? Nevertheless the Southern Kings are excited about the opportunities which can potentially unlock new commercial markets following a strategic SANZAAR decision to revamp the Vodacom Super Rugby … [Read more...] about Southern Kings officially bid Super Rugby Farewell
Southern Kings excited about new playing frontiers
The Southern Kings will embrace the chance to explore new playing opportunities in view of the strategic SANZAAR decision to revamp the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, the franchise and SA Rugby announced on Friday. The announcement was made just before a Special General Meeting of SA Rugby in Cape Town to formally confirm South Africa’s four participants in the competition in line with a SANZAAR decision to reduce the competition’s participants from 18 to 15 teams from next season. The … [Read more...] about Southern Kings excited about new playing frontiers
PE in the news: South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings set to join Pro12
South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings set to join Pro12: Southern Kings play their rugby at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth This would be the first major change to the Pro Rugby competition since the introduction of Italian sides in 2010. Welsh and Scottish sides first combined in a league in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies insisted nothing had been finalised but welcomed the future prospect of South African sides … [Read more...] about PE in the news: South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings set to join Pro12
