The Springbok Sevens have announced an unchanged squad for the defence of their home Cup title, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament. Port Elizabeth will host Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this coming weekend on 13 and 14 December. Blitzboks coach Neil Powell and his squad will also attempt to become the first South African team to successfully defend their home title. The Springbok Sevens captured the Dubai crown last weekend with … [Read more...] about Unchanged Sevens squad for title defence in Port Elizabeth #MyPE7s
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Southern Amateur Provincial Rugby Tournament
The Southern Amateur Provincial Rugby Tournament is an annual tournament that is hosted by a different Rugby Province of SARU. Boland hosted the tournament last year. Eastern Province Rugby Union were given the right to host this tournament earlier this year. The dates are 24-29 August 2014 and will be hosted by Kouga Sub Union (Humansdorp) on behalf of EPRU and ultimately on behalf of SARU. There are only three playing dates, due to the physicality of the Rugby, Monday, 25 August, Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Southern Amateur Provincial Rugby Tournament
Eezi Fana’s dichotomy
This weekend Nelson Mandela Bay residents and out-of-town sports fans can look forward to a back-to-back dose of rugby and soccer matches taking place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. On Friday, 8 August 2014 at 19h00, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the EP Kings for a ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division match against DHL Western Province. Then, on Saturday, 9 August 2014 at 18h00, Nelson Mandela Bay's new soccer team Chippa United takes on Platinum Stars in a Premier … [Read more...] about Eezi Fana’s dichotomy
Warren Gatland & Dan Lydiate Post Match Conference
Warren Gatland discusses the Wales Team's performance against the EP Kings on 10 June 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. With comments from Dan Lydiate, the Welsh Captain. Watch as Warren and co. poke fun at Welsh Rugby Union Head of Performance Analysis, Rhys Long who offered to be on the bench for this match against the Kings. Wales won 34-12. Scorers: Wales 34 (17) - Try: Josh Turnbull, Cory Allen, Alex Cuthbert, James Hook, Gareth Davies; Penalty: James … [Read more...] about Warren Gatland & Dan Lydiate Post Match Conference
Wales Team announced to Face Eastern Province Kings
Dan Lydiate will captain Wales in their opening game in South Africa against Eastern Province Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. The British and Irish Lions flanker has recovered from a hamstring injury to lead a match day squad that includes all four uncapped players. Three of those players are named in Warren Gatland's starting XV with Matthew Morgan lining up at full-back, Steven Shingler at inside centre and Jordan Williams on the wing. They are joined in the backline by … [Read more...] about Wales Team announced to Face Eastern Province Kings
Carlos Spencer on the upcoming Kings Wales Clash
After announcing the EP Kings team to face Wales on Tuesday 10 June at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Eastern Province Head Coach, Carlos Spencer fielded a number of questions from the media keen to hear the chances of the Kings against Wales and why Luke Watson wasn't playing. See the video for all Spencer's answers. http://youtu.be/_2gyNFL1aAw "Most of the new guys have just arrived on Monday so they still have a lot to learn in terms of information and the way we want to play the game, … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer on the upcoming Kings Wales Clash
A rugby feast for Port Elizabeth
After a rugby hiatus Port Elizabeth is gearing up for a promising feast of sport from June through to October and then again in December when the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament kicks off. Preparation is taking place on all fronts - for fans, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the city - but the most important groundwork is being done by the EP Kings as they get ready to take on Wales on June 10. The Welsh team will prove to be a formidable foe on the field, as one of the top … [Read more...] about A rugby feast for Port Elizabeth
Premier Division throw a lifeline to Stadium
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium's events line-up was significantly boosted by SA Rugby Union recent announcement that the Eastern Province Kings would be included in an expanded version of the Premier Division of the Absa Currie Cup competition this season. ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division inclusion is not only a huge boost for Eastern Province Rugby but also for the stadium, Chantal Du Pisani, Stadium chief executive said today. "The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is positioning itself as more … [Read more...] about Premier Division throw a lifeline to Stadium
And the EP Kings are IN
The Absa Currie Cup will feature an eight-team Premier Division and a new qualification round, following the decision to expand the top flight the South African Rugby Union announced today. A Special General Council meeting of the 14 member unions gave the required 75% majority to a resolution to go to an eight-team Premier Division and six-team First Division for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The new structure will ensure that the six ‘anchor’ unions of South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby … [Read more...] about And the EP Kings are IN
Maidza on the Madibaz away win against UJ
FNB Madibaz held a dominant FNB UJ at bay to claim a nail-biting 21-15 win in their first away game of this year's FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Johannesburg on Monday evening. Triumphant head coach David Maidza praised his side for their solid defensive work in the face of a relentless onslaught by the home team. "The boys really stepped up. That was one of the best performances from a team perspective that I've ever been involved in in my coaching … [Read more...] about Maidza on the Madibaz away win against UJ
Video: EP Kings vs Cheetahs 25 January 2014
The EP Kings played against the Toyota Cheetahs in a warm up rugby friendly on 25 January 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The Cheetahs are warming up for Super Rugby and the EP Kings are still hopeful of promotion in the Currie Cup competition. Take 31 seconds to see the entire game in this live time lapse recording. The EP Kings led the Cheetahs 21-12 at halftime only to lose the game 36-21. Scorers: Kings: Tries: Siviwe Soyizwapi (2), Ronnie … [Read more...] about Video: EP Kings vs Cheetahs 25 January 2014
The sleeping giant prepares to awake
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa gets a bit of a time lapse treatment (thanks to the Longhair giving me a magnificent birthday present - thanks Babe). Watch as the sleeping giant prepares to awake / get some needed sleep ahead of the 2014 Eastern Province Rugby Season. Will we see the return of the EP Kings to top class rugby? http://youtu.be/Wv-EkjBlZss Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, … [Read more...] about The sleeping giant prepares to awake
Simon Sokutu laid to rest in PE
Former Springbok player Simon Sokutu has been laid to rest at KwaZakhele Township in Port Elizabeth. Sokutu made a name for himself when he was selected to represent the Springboks during the height of apartheid in the 1960's. Zolani Moya reporting. http://youtu.be/naFgt_ysUiY Creator: sabcdigitalnews Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to … [Read more...] about Simon Sokutu laid to rest in PE
Heat warming Sevens initiative
Over the recent HSBC Sevens weekend more than 58 000 people descended on the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to experience international rugby at its fast-paced best, but for 80 children from Ithembelihle Comprehensive School in New Brighton, the magic lay in what is their first-ever experience of rugby from within the new stadium. Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer (CECM), in a move that showcased its commitment to uplifting the Eastern Cape's social and economic, offered the children – many of them … [Read more...] about Heat warming Sevens initiative
Springbok Try – Chris Koch, 1953 – Port Elizabeth
Chris Koch, Springbok prop, scored try number 146 in the fourth Test of the 1953 Australian tour in Port Elizabeth. South Africa scored 2 tries in a 22 - 9 win. South Africa won the series 3 - 1. This is the 1st try for South Africa. This was his fourth of five test tries. http://youtu.be/AH8UVT1QE-0 Creator: Hennie Kriel Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form … [Read more...] about Springbok Try – Chris Koch, 1953 – Port Elizabeth
