Kavaliers retain First Division crown in dramatic style The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers successfully defended their Carling Currie Cup First Division title in dramatic fashion when the 2024 Final against Eastern Province ended 27-27 in Wellington on Saturday. The scores were locked at 20-all after 80 minutes and 27-all following a tense period of extra-time, which saw the home team declared champions by virtue of scoring five tries against the four of EP in the final. Saturday's final was … [Read more...] about EP 27 – Other Team 27: Guess who won?
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EP Rugby in Currie Cup First Division Final
A highly exciting 2024 Carling Currie Cup First Division will conclude on Saturday when the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers host Eastern Province in Wellington. The decider will be staged from 12h30. The Kavaliers qualified for their second successive home final by romping to victories in all of their league games, before eliminating the Phangela SWD Eagles, and based on current form they are favourites to retain their title. EP, on the other hand, grew in stature to qualify for the final by … [Read more...] about EP Rugby in Currie Cup First Division Final
Kavaliers to host EP in First Division Currie Cup Final
The Vodacom Bulls and Fidelity ADT Lions are the only two unbeaten teams left in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division following victories over the Toyota Cheetahs and Suzuki Griquas in round three, while the First Division finalists were confirmed. DHL Western Province registered their first win of the season in Welkom, but the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV and NovaVit Griffons are still seeking for their first win following more heartache. The First Division final will be contested between … [Read more...] about Kavaliers to host EP in First Division Currie Cup Final
EP and Bulls share spoils in U16 Girls Week finale
Boland, Western Province and the Sharks extended their respective winning streaks, while Eastern Province drew with the Blue Bulls on the second day of the U16 Girls Week staged at Jeppe High School on Thursday. WP proved too strong for Free State, scoring 14 tries in an emphatic 88-0 victory. Winger Tamryn Booysen scored a hat-trick to help the Cape side finish the tournament unbeaten. Boland also claimed their second win of the week when they beat SWD 13-0. The Sharks produced a superior … [Read more...] about EP and Bulls share spoils in U16 Girls Week finale
Rugby: Big Wins for EP and Border
Eastern Province and Border claimed big wins in the first round of the U18 Girls Week staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg on Monday. EP scored 15 tries in their 99-5 win over Free State, with wingers Lukhanye Lolo (five tries) and Girly Tembani (three) proving especially potent. Flyhalf Micayle Hendricks contributed a try as well as 12 conversions to finish the game with 29 points. Border proved too strong for the Leopards, running in 16 tries over the course of the 96-5 victory. … [Read more...] about Rugby: Big Wins for EP and Border
Woolfson Stadium: Kavaliers down Elephants
The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers are now the only unbeaten team left following another round of exciting Currie Cup First Division action on Saturday, after they gained a 48-31 victory over Eastern Province at the Wolfson Stadium for their second bonus-point win of the new campaign. Meanwhile, the results in the other two Saturday matches means that three teams, namely EP Elephants, Valke and Leopards, are locked on six points each. The Valke got the better of Leopards in Potchefstroom by … [Read more...] about Woolfson Stadium: Kavaliers down Elephants
Boland face difficult away trip to Gqeberha
Currie Cup First Division champions Sanlam Boland Kavaliers travel to Gqeberha for their second-round clash with Eastern Province on Saturday at the Wolfson Stadium, while Phangela SWD Eagles and Border Bulldogs will slug it out in George to see who can register their first win of the new campaign. Meanwhile, the Leopards will be aiming to make it two from two when they host Valke in Saturday’s remaining fixture in Potchefstroom. All three First Division games will kick off at 15h00. Last … [Read more...] about Boland face difficult away trip to Gqeberha
EP’s top priority for Grant Khomo U16 Week
As they enter their final week of preparations, the Eastern Province U16 team will place a massive focus on gelling as a cohesive unit for the opening match in the Grant Khomo Rugby Interprovincial tournament in Gqeberha next Monday. This prestigious event, featuring the cream of South Africa’s U16 players, will be held for the first time in Nelson Mandela Bay and will see action on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Grey High School. Being the hosts, EP will play the feature match of the … [Read more...] about EP’s top priority for Grant Khomo U16 Week
EPRU ‘Advised’ to Hold SGM With 21 Days
SA Rugby has advised the Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) to heed its earlier advice and hold a special general meeting (SGM) within 21 days to elect union office bearers. SA Rugby wrote to the Union on Monday to reaffirm its position following a court order on 4 June which set aside the election of Gerald Antonie and Roger Serfontein as president and deputy president respectively of the EPRU. The effect of the court order is to make vacant the positions of president, deputy president … [Read more...] about EPRU ‘Advised’ to Hold SGM With 21 Days
Grey High Outgun Makhanda Rivals
Grey High hooker Jon Hobson profited from the power of his team’s driving maul to cross for four tries as the hosts outplayed a courageous Graeme College 29-7 in the Grey High Rugby Festival on the Kolisi Field in Gqeberha on Saturday. Their match concluded another highly entertaining schools festival, with Durban team Westville producing some thrilling running rugby in outgunning Durbanville (41-17) and Dale (52-12), while Jeppe from Johannesburg also stood out with their wins over Graeme … [Read more...] about Grey High Outgun Makhanda Rivals
Eastern Province vs Suzuki Griquas
With just four rounds of league action remaining in the SA Cup – including this weekend’s sixth round – the two frontrunners, Suzuki Griquas (who met Eastern Province in Kariega on Friday) and the Airlink Pumas, will no doubt target their next matches to put more distance between them and the chasing pack. The teams from the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga each have 25 points from winning their five games, with the men from Kimberley sitting in top spot thanks to a better points … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs Suzuki Griquas
St John’s aim to show their skills at Grey Rugby Festival
St John’s College will be relying on their traditional blueprint of playing smart and skilful rugby when they test themselves against some of the best teams in the Eastern Cape at next month’s Grey High Rugby Festival. The Johannesburg squad will be part of more than 2000 officials and players who will descend on Gqeberha for the annual sporting spectacle which takes place from May 1 to 4. Besides the rugby action on May 2 and 4, many of the country’s premier hockey schools will be … [Read more...] about St John’s aim to show their skills at Grey Rugby Festival
Deaf Rugby Heads for Gqeberha
SA Deaf Rugby will host an Open Day for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community to Embrace Rugby. SA Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) is proud to announce an upcoming EP Open Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the iconic Crusaders Rugby Club B-Field located in St George's Park. This event is proudly partnered with Crusaders SAPS Rugby, and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This event aims to provide a welcoming environment for those who are deaf or hard of … [Read more...] about Deaf Rugby Heads for Gqeberha
SWD Eagles snatch crucial derby win in Gqeberha
The Suzuki Griquas, Airlink Pumas and NovaVit Griffons continued with their winning streak in the third round of SA Cup, while there were also important wins for the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers and the Phangela SWD Eagles. The NovaVit Griffons outplayed the Leopards 42-10 on Sunday afternoon in Welkom in the last fixture of the round. On Saturday, the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers registered their first win of the campaign when they defeated Valke 29-13 in Wellington; the Eagles edged Eastern … [Read more...] about SWD Eagles snatch crucial derby win in Gqeberha
Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour Heads for Nelson Mandela Bay (Finally)
The second phase of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup celebration with South Africa kicks off in a brand-new guise as the “Trophy Blitz” in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday, when selected members of the RWC squad will take the Webb Ellis Cup on a trip through the city and adjacent areas. SA Rugby aims to take the Webb Ellis Cup, lifted by the Boks after a nail-biting but triumphant RWC-campaign in France last year, around the country before it has to be returned to World Rugby in 2025. … [Read more...] about Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour Heads for Nelson Mandela Bay (Finally)
