The events of the past few days have convinced the GRC, the majority shareholder in the ISUZU Southern Kings, to accept the initial recommendation of the interviewing panel to abort the process of selecting a new Head Coach. The panel reported that they felt the process was undermined around the confusion of the World Rugby Level 3 certification. In addition, the persistent media leaks have further undermined the integrity of the process. In the interim, Robbi Kempson, will act as interim … [Read more...] about Abort, Regroup, Rewind
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EP Kings Currie Cup squad announced
The Eastern Province Kings have announced their squad for the upcoming first round of the Currie Cup competition. Forwards: Brandon Brown, David Murray, Gerrit Huisamen, Greg Jackson, Hayden Tharatt, JP Jamieson, Kevin Kaba, Lusanda Badiyana, Nicolaas Oosthuizen, Roche van Zyl, SF Nieuwoudt, Sintu Manjezi, Tango Balekile, Mzuvukile Sofisa, Warrick Venter, Wynand Grassmann, Stephan Zaayman. Backs: Athenkosi Mayinje, Davron Cameron, Courtney Winnaar, Garrick Mattheus, Jeremy Ward, Jixie … [Read more...] about EP Kings Currie Cup squad announced
Robbi Kempson to Coach EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings preparations for the first round of the expanded Currie Cup competition are on track, despite the current financial challenges being faced by the embattled provincial union. Chief Operating Officer, Debbie Ellis, confirmed today that Kings Academy Manager, Robbi Kempson, has been appointed as the head coach for the Currie Cup, and that preparations were well underway to field a competitive team for the competition. "Due to the current situation, and having lost a … [Read more...] about Robbi Kempson to Coach EP Kings
Linkside pupils sign with EPRU Academy
Three young Port Elizabeth rugby players received a golden opportunity to further their burgeoning careers when they signed up with the SARU Kings Rugby Academy today - Tuesday, February 26. The three Linkside High pupils - flyhalf Thabo Matiso, 16, lock Hussayn Banzi, 15, and flank Lubabalo Ndamase, 15 - have been identified as having the potential to do well in the game and they form part of the Kings Academy's ongoing objective of developing local talent. Matiso began his rugby career at … [Read more...] about Linkside pupils sign with EPRU Academy
EP Rugby Development Continues
EP Kings Rugby Academy manager Robbi Kempson has confirmed his belief in the future of rugby in the province in the wake of recent media reports regarding Saru's withdrawal of funding. Kempson said the academy, which is based at NMMU's human movement sciences department in Port Elizabeth, was not in danger of closing and had an important role to play as a talent pipeline for the provincial side. He said the academy's logistics had, until recently, been funded by the national lottery and … [Read more...] about EP Rugby Development Continues
