Defending champions, EP Kings and the Regent Boland Cavaliers are now firmly in control in the Absa Currie Cup First Division after convincing victories on Friday. Just 2 points separate them, with the Kings on double the points of third placed SWD. The Kings crushed neighbours SWD Eagles in George by 60-24, with SP Marais contributing 24 points through four tries and two conversions. The former Paarl Boys High fullback tops the try scoring stakes in the First Division with nine and was EP's … [Read more...] about It Could be a Battle of the Bonus Points
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Springboks Counting on World Cup Victory from Squad With 1224 Player Test Caps
Eighteen members of South Africa's triumphant 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning squad were included in the 2011 party when the 30 players selected to attempt to retain the title were revealed in a live broadcast announcement on Tuesday. John Smit will again lead the challenge, and he is supported by 11 other survivors of the victorious 2007 starting XV. Smit is one of six players who will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup. Other players who played at the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups … [Read more...] about Springboks Counting on World Cup Victory from Squad With 1224 Player Test Caps
Date Set for SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth
The South African Sevens in Port Elizabeth will take place on 9 and 10 December 2011 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. This was announced by the International Rugby Board (IRB) on Thursday. They also stated that the HSBC Sevens World Series will be expanded next season, with Japan joining as the ninth venue for the upcoming 2011/2012 Series. Furthermore, the HSBC Sevens World Series will not start in Dubai any more, but in Australia on 25 November. The Dubai-tournament follows a week … [Read more...] about Date Set for SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Reaches New Heights
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth is abuzz this week with the focus of two nations on the all important Springboks vs All Blacks tri-nations test on Saturday. When events such as this happen in Port Elizabeth - or, as Springboks Coach Peter de Villiers put it this morning; ".. this little place" - I want to shake our City Fathers awake and point out to them that Port Elizabeth, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and our incredibly friendly residents have now moved this area to TOP … [Read more...] about The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Reaches New Heights
Smit Does Not Have Torn Elbow Ligaments
The Springbok selectors have added Patrick Lambie, Lwazi Mvovo and Chiliboy Ralepelle to the training squad for Saturday's Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The players' provinces were contacted last week to secure their release for the final Castle Tri-Nations test of the season. The trio all appeared in the first two Tests of the Series and will resume training with the squad in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Lambie appeared at flyhalf and fullback in … [Read more...] about Smit Does Not Have Torn Elbow Ligaments
MyPE can Secure you Accommodation Ahead of the Springboks New Zealand
Last week the head of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, Mandlakazi Skefile, indicated that most accommodation establishments in Port Elizabeth and immediate surroundings were 95% full. The Springboks New Zealand clash on Saturday 20 August has been good to Port Elizabeth and, on top of all that, we are one of the few cities in South Africa with dams that are 100% full. The Guest Houses listed on MyPE are mostly reporting 100% occupancy, our tannies on Budget Accommodation and BnBPE are reporting … [Read more...] about MyPE can Secure you Accommodation Ahead of the Springboks New Zealand
Rugby Springboks to Cook for Charity
Rugby Springboks will be donning their aprons in Port Elizabeth just before the World Cup to raise funds for charity. In addition to preparing dishes from the latest Springboks in the Kitchen Cook Book, they will be discussing the team selection and strategies the night before the start of the Rugby World Cup, which is being held in New Zealand from September 9 to October 23. The team of former Springboks will be cooking in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Indoor Sports Centre on … [Read more...] about Rugby Springboks to Cook for Charity
EP Kings Continue Winning Streak to Top Log
The EP Kings top the Absa Currie Cup First Division log after they won their fourth successive game of 2011 when they beat the Valke by 36-20 at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park on Friday afternoon. It was hard work for the team from Port Elizabeth though, perhaps even harder than the scoreline suggests. With a few minutes left on the clock, the Valke closed the gap to 29-20, but a last-minute try by Mathew Tayler-Smith, his second of the game, gave the EP Kings a bit more breathing space … [Read more...] about EP Kings Continue Winning Streak to Top Log
Next up for the SA Kings is Romania
With their first Nations Cup tour victory under their belt (a 31- 17 victory over Georgia on 10 June) the South African Kings are looking forward to their next couple of games on the tour against hosts, Romania and then Portugal. Coach Alan Solomons was upbeat with the SA Kings opening match in Bucharest, Romania; "Our first game against Georgia (ranked 14th in the world)was tough. They have a powerful pack of forwards and presented a huge physical challenge. We were able to rise to the … [Read more...] about Next up for the SA Kings is Romania
Luke Watson Slips the EP Jersey on 10 Years Down the Line
Luke Watson, the man who invites 'enthusiastic debate' wherever he goes, touched down at Port Elizabeth Airport this afternoon with his wife and child. Watson will be playing for the EP Kings and has a three year contract with the local franchise which is vying for promotion and a spot in Super Rugby in 2013. Welcoming Luke home as representatives of Eastern Province Rugby were board members, Danie Gouws and Freddie Makoki. Danie said; "Luke is going to be an asset and we are happy to have … [Read more...] about Luke Watson Slips the EP Jersey on 10 Years Down the Line
Baby Boks Venture into Eastern Province
The Eastern Province Kings take on the South African U-20 Rugby Side (Baby Boks) on Thursday 19 May at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Kick off is at 7:00 pm. Eastern Province will field an Academy side strengthened by Senior Team players. The EP Academy side has been competitive in their last three matches with wins against; Blue Bulls Academy (16-11) and Sharks Midlands (57-5) and one loss to Sharks Academy (30-26). The friendly match is the Baby Boks' last chance for valuable match … [Read more...] about Baby Boks Venture into Eastern Province
Spend a Grand, Get a Grand
The next challenge for local rugby is the battle to be promoted in the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division and enter the big leagues. Ahead of this phase of the rugby season, the Eastern Province Rugby Union has announced a special limited edition Season Ticket sale. This season ticket includes tickets to the Boks vs All Blacks Test Match. Your GRAND will snaffle you the following: Reserved Seating for Boks vs All Blacks Test Match tickets 3 pre-season friendlies 5 home Currie Cup … [Read more...] about Spend a Grand, Get a Grand
Southern Kings vs Contipartners Premier XV
Top class rugby returns to Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 4 June when the Southern Kings take on the Contipartners Premier XV, a team consisting of top flight South Africans playing their rugby abroad. This match will be the Eastern Cape side's final warm-up match before their participation in the 2011 Nations Cup in Romania, to be held from 10 June in Bucharest. The Contipartners Premier XV consists of numerous overseas-based players with strong roots from within the Kings … [Read more...] about Southern Kings vs Contipartners Premier XV
Mayoral Cup Rugby Semi-finals
The semi-finals in the Rugby Grand Challenge of the NMB Mayoral Cup Challenge 2011 are taking place tonight. Details of the two matches are as follows: Despatch vs Uitenhage - 21h00 - on the Central Field Uitenhage Suburbans vs St Marks - 21h00 - on the Despatch Field The finals of the Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Cup Challenge 2011 will be taking place on Saturday, 14 May 2011 at the Gelvandale Stadium from 09:00. … [Read more...] about Mayoral Cup Rugby Semi-finals
Danie Faasen Joins EP Kings from Tuks
On 3 May the Eastern Province Rugby Union announced the addition of Danie Faasen to the Kings squad. Faasen, a 21 year old scrumhalf, joins the Kings following the 2011 Varsity Cup Competition where he was a clear stand-out scrumhalf for the University of Pretoria Tuks, leading them all the way to the Home Final where they just fell short of the title in a game against the University of Cape Town Ikeys. He has spent the last three years climbing the ranks of the Blue Bulls, playing three … [Read more...] about Danie Faasen Joins EP Kings from Tuks
