The Eastern Province Kings overcame a slow start to run out deserved 36-22 (halftime 23-10) winners in their Vodacom Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. Victory for the Kings, their third in four outings, takes them to tie second on the South section log with the Sharks XV - both teams are 2 points behind log leaders Western Province on 18 points. For Free State, a third loss sees the men from Bloemfontein … [Read more...] about Kings Tie for 2nd Place after win over Cheetahs
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21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 12h10 on Sunday 25 March, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports from EC Government Health: EMS of a multiple drowning incident in progress at Bluewater Bay Beach, between the Swartkops River mouth and Nqura harbour, Port Elizabeth. "Our NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched 3 of our sea rescue craft and our sea rescue vehicle responded. "Bluewater Bay lifeguards, … [Read more...] about 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned
Kings vs Pampas in Stellenbosch
The Pampas XV from Argentina, the 2011 defending champions, will get the 2012 Vodacom Cup season, the 15th since its inception in 1998, underway on Friday at 15:10 when they host the EP Kings in Stellenbosch. The match will be televised (We like to believe that this was decided after MyPE indicated that we would not be doing a live blogcast). The Argentineans were unbeaten last year as they romped to the title in their first season of involvement and will be looking to build on that … [Read more...] about Kings vs Pampas in Stellenbosch
Southern Kings to Present Case to SANZAR
Representatives of the South African Vodacom Super Rugby franchises will accompany the delegates of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to present a case for competition expansion in 2013 to SANZAR partners next month. Representatives of the Vodacom Bulls, MTN Lions, Southern Kings, and The Sharks will accompany SARU's SANZAR representatives on visits to their counterparts in New Zealand and Australia in mid-March. The delegation was formulated during a meeting between SARU's leadership … [Read more...] about Southern Kings to Present Case to SANZAR
My Biased and Amateur Opinion of the Kings Sharks Game
Accompanying me to the game as chief typist for the live blogcast and photographer was the Apprentice Longhair. Actually she was drawn by the free food and drinks but ended up thoroughly enjoying the rugger - watch out Mexted, Bladen and chums, here comes a rival with beauty, brains and female points. My quick summing up of the Super Rugby friendlies that the Southern Kings have played: A good opportunity for Alan Solomons and his team to see all local SWD, EP and Border players in … [Read more...] about My Biased and Amateur Opinion of the Kings Sharks Game
Sharks Kings 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. Get free tickets to see the the Southern Kings meet the Sharks on 17 February at … [Read more...] about Sharks Kings Tickets
NMMU to meet the orange wave of support in the Varsity Cup
Fresh from a convincing win in front of a 6 500-strong crowd against Ikeys on Monday, UJ is expecting another orange wave of support for their second home fixture in the FNB Varsity Cup next week. The Joburg-based team is anticipating a near-capacity crowd when they tackle visitors NMMU in the 10 000-seater stadium in Westdene at 5:00 pm on Monday. UJ rugby manager Michael Dick says supporters can again look forward to a fun, family-oriented entertainment programme to complement the … [Read more...] about NMMU to meet the orange wave of support in the Varsity Cup
Spectacular Sporting Week Action
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is gearing up for three awesome sporting spectaculars this week, kicking off with the clash between Jomo Cosmos and Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday, 15 February. Access Management CEO, Stephan Pretorius, said the stadium was well prepared and looking forward to hosting the first PSL game of the year. With a full week of sporting events, including the PSL game on Wednesday, the Southern Kings vs the Sharks Super Rugby friendly match on Friday and the Orlando … [Read more...] about Spectacular Sporting Week Action
Unbeaten SA to Meet France in Home Sevens Quarterfinal
South Africa scored three convincing pool victories to book their place in the Cup quarterfinal of their home tournament, the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. The Blitzbokke marched unbeaten to the knockout phase after victories over Canada, Kenya and Australia, who they beat 26-0 in the feature match of the evening. They matched their attractive attacking game with an equally impressive defensive display, not conceding a single point in their three Pool C matches. The … [Read more...] about Unbeaten SA to Meet France in Home Sevens Quarterfinal
Springbok Sevens arrive for home tournament
The Springbok Sevens and 15 other international rugby teams received a warm welcome this evening on their arrival at the Port Elizabeth Airport ahead of the Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens on 9-10 December. Kyle Brown and his team mates arrived in the Friendly City after flying to South Africa from Dubai via Johannesburg were welcomed by Nelson Mandela Bay City officials and the local African drum band. This will be the first tournament staged in the new Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, one … [Read more...] about Springbok Sevens arrive for home tournament
Pools for the Port Elizabeth leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series
Get ready for a week of non stop rugby news as the first of four years of HSBC World Sevens Rugby takes place in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium from 9 to 10 December. The Springbok Sevens are drawn in the same pool as Australia, Canada and Kenya - giving them the chance to avenge their 17-14 Plate final loss against Australia on 3 December in Dubai. After leading 14-5 at the break, the Springbok loss came from a try in the last movement of the game by Lewis Holland. See: … [Read more...] about Pools for the Port Elizabeth leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series
Rugby Party Time in Port Elizabeth
While rugby supporters in the Eastern Cape is eagerly awaiting the first SA Sevens tournament to be staged in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next month, the South African Rugby Union has urged those fans without tickets to book their seats so that they don't miss out on the most exciting rugby event to be staged in the region. The Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens will take place on 9-10 December and fans can enjoy the action for as little as R80 on the first day and R100 on the final … [Read more...] about Rugby Party Time in Port Elizabeth
Less than 30 Days to go to Port Elizabeth Sevens Tournament
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
The Sad Sad Tale of EP’s Bonus Points Continues
The final round of the Absa Currie Cup First Division is a mathematician's dream, with various permutations meaning any of the six teams can still qualify for the semi-finals. The only certainties are that the EP Kings and Regent Boland Cavaliers will finish in the top two, but their final positions depend on the result between the Cavaliers' match against the SWD Eagles in George on Friday afternoon. (See: Didn't we Talk About Those Bonus Points EP?) In the only other game this weekend, … [Read more...] about The Sad Sad Tale of EP’s Bonus Points Continues
EP Kings Off to Welkom to Meet Griffons
Two teams at the top of the log in the Absa Currie Cup First Division, EP Kings and the Regent Boland Cavaliers, are both on the road this weekend. EP travel to Welkom to face the Tasol Solar Griffons, where they lost a year ago, while the Cavaliers are away to the Valke in Kempton Park. Both these games are scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 15:00. The unbeaten EP Kings top the First Division log with 33 points after seven games, while Boland have 31 points, also after seven games. At … [Read more...] about EP Kings Off to Welkom to Meet Griffons
