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Selborne hold off Graeme for thrilling Rugby Festival win

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Graeme College and Selborne delivered another pulsating finish to the Graeme Rugby Festival in Makhanda on Saturday as the latter team defending heroically in the closing stages to secure a narrow 14-7 victory. It was a fitting finale to another entertaining programme of schoolboy rugby over the three days, with all the teams gaining invaluable preparation for the forthcoming season. Though Graeme were first to score when they sliced open the Selborne defence early on for Xolisa Mdyesha to … [Read more...] about Selborne hold off Graeme for thrilling Rugby Festival win

Grey Maul Their Way To Big Win Over Hudson Park

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Grey High No 8 Jon Hobson made the most of a powerful maul to notch up a hat-trick of tries as the Gqeberha side comfortably defeated Hudson Park 44-5 in the Graeme College Rugby Festival in Makhanda on Friday. While Hudson were full of spirit and tried hard to gain parity in the second half, when they scored their sole try, Grey’s general control of proceedings meant it was ultimately a fairly one-sided encounter. Twice in the first half, Hobson was the man to take the ball over the line … [Read more...] about Grey Maul Their Way To Big Win Over Hudson Park

College keeps unbeaten run with comprehensive win in Grey derby

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Grey College showed why they are a force to be reckoned with after securing an emphatic 38-14 win against Grey High in a Sportsmans Warehouse Interschools derby in Gqeberha on Saturday, 29 July. College scored seven tries to two in a match that the visitors from Bloemfontein dominated in the second-half. The hosts, showed commitment and grit especially in the first 35 minutes, but their tank ran empty when College shifted into sixth gear. College’s pacey inside-centre, Pieter van der Merwe, … [Read more...] about College keeps unbeaten run with comprehensive win in Grey derby

EP (31) Bulls (5)

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Eastern Province, the Sharks and Western Province showed their attacking intent at the U16 Girls Week tournament staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The U16 fixtures scheduled for Monday were postponed until Wednesday, due to the adverse weather conditions in Johannesburg. All eight matches were completed on Wednesday, with EP recording the biggest win. The game between EP and the Limpopo Blue Bulls was in the balance, before the Eastern Cape side moved up a gear in … [Read more...] about EP (31) Bulls (5)

BRU Suspended from SARU

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The Border Rugby Union (BRU) has been suspended from membership of SA Rugby as a consequence of its dire financial position and on-going administration issues. The decision was taken by the Executive Council (Exco) of SA Rugby at a meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday. It allows SA Rugby to appoint an administrator to take full control of the union’s affairs. The Exco exercised its constitutionally mandated powers relating to the financial affairs of unions. Border first invited SA Rugby … [Read more...] about BRU Suspended from SARU

Win a Trip to the Rugby World Cup in Japan

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APO Group, the leading media relations consultancy firm in Africa and the Middle East will award one African national with a round trip flight to Japan during the Rugby World Cup 2019, accommodation, scheduled ground transportation, and more. APO Group is the main Official Partner of World Rugby’ African association, Rugby Africa. To enter, all you need to do is visit www.AfricaLovesRugby.com. The contest lasts from 22 June to 25 August 2018, at midnight (CET). Participants must be … [Read more...] about Win a Trip to the Rugby World Cup in Japan

Edinburgh Rugby warming up before their game with the Southern Kings [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/bVka7XoTMMk A video taken on the Honor View 10 (in 1080p 30 FPS). Pretty good overall output. Click HERE to find more 'Southern Kings Rugby' videos. Southern Kings Rugby video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Rugby warming up before their game with the Southern Kings [video]

King Williams Town news: Rugby riot rocks top schools

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Rugby riot rocks top schools: The derby between home side Dale and their Queenstown visitors in King William’s Town ended in a 24-24 draw last Saturday – which culminated in the chaotic pitch invasion. Border Schools Rugby secretary Mongezi Mncono said they were aware of the ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. A talent which knows no limits: The success of the album hinges on the runaway hit Yonkinto, which is fast gaining traction. The 29-year-old was born in King Williams Town and … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Rugby riot rocks top schools

PE in the news: 2017 Rugby Championship squads and fixtures

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2017 Rugby Championship squads and fixtures: FIXTURES (kickoffs GMT) Aug. 19 Australia v New Zealand, Sydney (1000) South Africa v Argentina, Port Elizabeth (1505) Aug. 26 New Zealand v Australia, Dunedin (0735) Argentina v South Africa, Salta (1730) Sept. 9 New Zealand v Argentina, New Plymouth ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Rugby-Back to business as usual for All Blacks in Rugby Championship: The Pumas take their quest initially to Port Elizabeth to face South Africa on Saturday … [Read more...] about PE in the news: 2017 Rugby Championship squads and fixtures

PE in the news: Crusaders’ first title since 2008 creates history but Super Rugby future still uncertain

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Crusaders' first title since 2008 creates history but Super Rugby future still uncertain: South African Rugby had no such issues and cut adrift the Port Elizabeth-based Kings and Bloemfontein’s Cheetahs at the end of the regular season. Both sides, however, said last week they had joined Europe’s Pro-12 league, expanding that competition ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. On the Smugglers’ Radar: The government is harnessing renewable energy to provide infrastructure for the poor. And … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Crusaders’ first title since 2008 creates history but Super Rugby future still uncertain

Let’s Box Clever and Maximise the Return from Watersport, Specifically Sailing

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For countless years Port Elizabeth and then Nelson Mandela Bay have touted our positioning as the 'Watersport Capital' of South Africa. And yet, we spend more money on other sports and our Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium than in the promotion of what is essentially a free stadium area right on our beachfront. According to figures gleaned from many sources the benefit to the city from domestic tourism generated as a result of rugby and soccer per annum pales into significance when compared with … [Read more...] about Let’s Box Clever and Maximise the Return from Watersport, Specifically Sailing

1st XV rugby DF Malherbe vs Alexander Road High (3rd of June 2017) [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. In their annual derby encounter, DF Malherbe hosted Alexander Road High, which was a tightly-contested affair, but saw DF Malherbe pulling away in the dying seconds to win the game 14-10. Click HERE to find more 'Alexander Road High School' videos. Alexander Road High School video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE … [Read more...] about 1st XV rugby DF Malherbe vs Alexander Road High (3rd of June 2017) [video]

PE in the news: Southern Kings officially out of Super Rugby

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Southern Kings officially out of Super Rugby: The new format is set to start for the 2017-2018 season. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. VIDEO: #NAF17: A glimpse of Grahamstown: Grahamstown - Grahamstown is situated in the Eastern Cape, 130kms from Port Elizabeth. It hosts the National Arts … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Southern Kings officially out of Super Rugby

Penalty – Southern Kings Rugby

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This image referencing 'Southern Kings Rugby' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Penalty Image by Henrico Prins Demetri Catrakilis takes an early penalty and scores (0-3) during the Super XV rugby match Crusaders - Southern Kings. Eventually the Crusaders won 55-20. This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Southern Kings Rugby. Please - CLICK … [Read more...] about Penalty – Southern Kings Rugby