The Pumas have made three changes to the side that will face the EP Kings in their Absa Currie Cup clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Prop Corne Fourie will start his first match of the season scrumming down at loosehead with Khwezi Mona shifting to tighthead in place of De-Jay Terblanche. Jason-Colin Fraser earns a starting berth at No 8 in place of Lambert Groenewald, while lock Rudi Matthee will feature in the run-on side for Giant Mtyanda, who shifts … [Read more...] about Three forward changes for Pumas side against Kings
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So how do you keep talking a losing team up?
At a lunch, hosted by Johnson Controls earlier this week talk amongst the scribes turned to just how much longer we have to continue talking up a team with a pretty dismal record in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup. That is if losing every game can be called a record! Just what is the opposite of record? The first 13 minutes of the final Premier Division game between the EP Kings and Steval Pumas at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, were not too shabby for the EP … [Read more...] about So how do you keep talking a losing team up?
For those who like to inflict pain upon themselves…
The following points log should help your masochistic tendencies - especially if you are a die hard EP Kings supporter: Absa Currie Cup Premier Division log: TEAM P W L D PF PA PD TF TA LOSS BONUS TRIES BONUS POINTS DHL Western Province 9 8 1 0 315 178 137 38 21 1 6 39 Xerox Golden Lions 9 6 3 0 315 199 116 38 20 1 6 31 Cell C Sharks 9 6 2 1 259 202 57 24 18 1 2 29 Vodacom Blue … [Read more...] about For those who like to inflict pain upon themselves…
2 out of 3 for EP Kings in Nelspruit
Three EP kings teams traveled to Nelspruit on Friday 11 October 2013 to play their finals in their various divisions. Two returned victorious and one returned with a R500 000.00 consolation prize. The EP Kings u19 team trounced the Valke 56-40 scoring 8 tries to the Valke's 4 after leading 31-16 at halftime. Under 19 Scorers: EP Kings 56 (31): Conversions - Selvyn Davids (5). Penalties - Selvyn Davids (2). Tries - Khaya Malotana (3), Matthew Luke Moore, Selvyn Davids (3), Sergeal … [Read more...] about 2 out of 3 for EP Kings in Nelspruit
One change to EP Kings team for Nelspruit final
The EP Kings First Division team that will take on the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday has only one change from the team that played a grueling 100 minutes against the Leopards last week to secure their place in the final. ABSA Currie Cup Head Coach, David Maidza announced that Hannes Franklin would return to the starting lineup on Friday at hooker, having recovered from an eye injury that has seen him miss out the last three games. Franklin comes on for Albe de Swardt, who sustained a … [Read more...] about One change to EP Kings team for Nelspruit final
Steval Pumas 33 (8) EP Kings 32 (13)
The clash in Nelspruit proved to be epic as the Steval Pumas met their match in an EP Kings outfit strengthened by a number of returning Vodacom Super Rugby players. The Kings made their presence felt early on with wing Michael Killian scoring the first of the team’s five tries in the fourth minute, which was backed up by another compliments of fullback Scott van Breda in the 28th minute. Van Breda also slotted over a penalty to cancel out one by Pumas’ points machine Carl Bezuidenhout, which … [Read more...] about Steval Pumas 33 (8) EP Kings 32 (13)
Super Rugby Players bolster EP Kings ahead of Pumas clash in Nelspruit
A much changed, strengthened Currie Cup team was announced by EP Kings Head Coach, David Maidza, this afternoon, following the return of a number of Super Rugby players to the squad. Only three players retained their starting positions from the team that played against Border Bulldogs last week, as the team gear up for a major clash against top of the log leaders, the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. "I think we owe ourselves a good performance, especially against the Pumas. We have a … [Read more...] about Super Rugby Players bolster EP Kings ahead of Pumas clash in Nelspruit
Steval Pumas 39 (19), EP Kings 13 (7)
Carl Bezuidenhout kicked 24 points to lead the Steval Pumas into their first Vodacom Cup final in their history. The flyhalf turned in a faultless kicking performance as he succeeded with five penalties, three conversions and a drop goal on route to his side's 39-13 win over the EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday. The home team were full value for their win as they ran in three tries to one. They had the better of the opening exchanges with their powerful defence … [Read more...] about Steval Pumas 39 (19), EP Kings 13 (7)
Kings Champions
An unbeaten streak in this years 1st Division Absa Currie Cup and a 26-25 win against the Pumas at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 13 October 2012 has boosted the confidence of the EP Kings no end. The man of the match was EP Kings number 8, Cornell du Preez. Now we wait and see who the EP Kings will play against in the promotion relegation match. The game by … [Read more...] about Kings Champions
Kings Hoping for Big Win Against Pumas Ahead of Promotion Relegation
The Eastern Province Kings will face the Ford Pumas in the Absa Currie Cup First Division final on Saturday knowing that, come what may, a third consecutive stalemate this season is not an option for undoubtedly the two best sides in the competition. Two hard-fought draws in their round-robin encounters – 30-all in Nelspruit and 26-all in Port Elizabeth – has set up an enticing clash between the unbeaten Kings, who are guaranteed to play promotion-relegation match against the bottom-placed … [Read more...] about Kings Hoping for Big Win Against Pumas Ahead of Promotion Relegation
Free Rugby Tickets
The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive Deal subscription list. You don’t get more massive than FREE. On Saturday 13 October Port Elizabeth will be treated to a feast of rugby at the … [Read more...] about Free Rugby Tickets
Poll – Who will the EP Kings Play in the Promotion-Relegation Match?
The Eastern Province Kings will play the Ford Pumas for the right to be called Absa Currie Cup First Division champions after the two sides recorded hard-fought victories over the Leopards and Griffons respectively in Friday's semi-finals. The unbeaten Kings are also safe in the knowledge that, whatever happens in this coming Saturday's final at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, they are guaranteed to play a promotion-relegation match against the bottom-placed Premier Division … [Read more...] about Poll – Who will the EP Kings Play in the Promotion-Relegation Match?
Kings and Pumas dish up a roller coaster ride of emotions
A slow start by the EP Kings and a 4th minute try by JW Jonker (converted by JC Roos) set the tempo for a game that would see hardened rugby media (Ja Norman en Frana ek praat van julle!) jumping up and down in frustration and joy. The EP Kings answered the Pumas in the 9th minute with a Marcello Sampson try and a failed conversion. The Pumas came back at the Kings with a vengance and hard enough for the Kings to concede 9 points from 3 penalties in 6 minutes. Then in the 26th minute the … [Read more...] about Kings and Pumas dish up a roller coaster ride of emotions
Why the EP Kings Ascension to the Premier Division Looks Impossible
The Eastern Province Kings cemented a home semi-final after thrashing the Griffons 60-19 in Port Elizabeth last Friday night to move to 55 points – eight points ahead of the second-placed Ford Pumas with just two rounds remaining. The EP Kings meet the Pumas at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday 21 September. Kick off is at 7:10 pm. The First Division EP Kings are vying for a place in the Premier Division which is currently populated by 6 teams; Lions, Sharks, Western Province, … [Read more...] about Why the EP Kings Ascension to the Premier Division Looks Impossible
Free Tickets to the EP Kings vs Pumas Game
The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive Deal subscription list. [wysija_form id="2"] The competition for the EP Kings Pumas game on SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER can be found here: Free Rugby … [Read more...] about Free Tickets to the EP Kings vs Pumas Game
