An exciting mix of up and coming young players who have come through the ranks of the Eastern Province Junior structures along with a core group of senior players have been selected to represent the Eastern Province Kings in 2014. "I'm really positive in terms of the makeup of the squad. We have a good core group of senior players and a whole lot of aspirational young players who are looking to be successful," said Head Coach, Matt Sexton. "I think that if you have that mix, it's a very … [Read more...] about The 2014 Eastern Province Rugby Squad – Can you spot who is missing?
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All eyes on Uitenhage
The 2014 Cell C Community Cup qualifying race continues to hot up in a number of provinces, with arguably three of the biggest club matches of the weekend taking place in places as geographically diverse as Cape Town, Kathu and Uitenhage. Three of the 20 slots for the 2014 edition of SARU's elite tournament for non-university or so-called 'open' clubs have already been filled, with provincial premier leagues the battleground for the remaining places over the coming months. As defending … [Read more...] about All eyes on Uitenhage
Sergeal Petersen out of JWC
Wing Sergeal Petersen was on Monday withdrawn from the South Africa Under-20 Junior World Championship (JWC) squad because of a hamstring injury. Petersen sustained the injury during a Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Southern Kings and the Waraths. Former SA Schools utility back Jessie Kriel (Vodacom Blue Bulls) will replace Petersen and is set to join the squad on Tuesday morning in Stellenboch. "Sergeal underwent a MRI scan today and it was confirmed that he still has significant … [Read more...] about Sergeal Petersen out of JWC
Sign the pledge for sportsmanship in local rugby
On the back of a number of incidents of booing and fighting in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium during games played by the Southern Kings we invite you to sign and enforce a petition encouraging sportsmanlike behaviour by spectators - we would like to see silence during kicks for poles by home and visiting teams and NO FIGHTING in the stands - see: You Can’t Take the Boet out of Some Rugby Supporters. [emailpetition id="6"] [signaturelist id="6"] … [Read more...] about Sign the pledge for sportsmanship in local rugby
Dear South Africa (and SARU), Rugby is not about race
Before the Southern Kings vs Sharks game on Saturday evening (WON by the Southern Kings, who LOST 21-12 to the Sharks) Francois de Wet (Die Son sien alles) and I were having a chin wag about the old days - in Francois' case the old days don't extend much further than before the year 2000 whereas mine encompass a Gavin Cowley, Danie Gerber era. The Stormers Chiefs game was up on the big screen at the NMB Stadium and the name Kolisi was mentioned as we were discussing young Southern Kings … [Read more...] about Dear South Africa (and SARU), Rugby is not about race
Southern Kings announce team to face the Lions
Today the Southern Kings announced the team that will be taking part against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, 9 February. The team is: Backs: Elric van Vuuren, Marcello Sampson, Wayne Stevens (vice captain) Hadleigh Parkes, Siyanda Grey, Wesley Dunlop, Johan Herbst. Forwards: Lizo Gqoboko, Boetie Britz, Grant Kemp, Tomas Leonardi, Darron Nell (captain) Rynier Bernado, Mpho Mbiyozo, Jacques Engelbrecht. Replacements: Dane van der Westhuizen, Khwezi Mkhafu, Ross Gelbenhuys, Daniel … [Read more...] about Southern Kings announce team to face the Lions
Eastern Province Rugby Coaches Association Launched
The Eastern Province Rugby Union is proud to announce the launch of the Eastern Province Rugby Coaches Association over the past weekend. The launch, which was attended by a number of coaches from provincial and amateur level, as well as head coaches from the Grand Challenge clubs, took place on Saturday, 19 January 2013. The association aims to provide a platform for rugby coaches in the province and assist in capacity building among coaches across various skills levels. The new … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Rugby Coaches Association Launched
2013 Rugby Season Ticket Winners Celebrate
A recent competition saw the following Kings rugby fans receive season tickets to the Kings games at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium: Mandelinkosi Mdebuka Brent Farndon Hadrian Roberts Albe Wessels Edgar Hatushabe They received their season tickets at the stadium eaqrly this afternoon. The double tickets entitle them to see all Super Rugby home matches, all currie cup home matches and any semi-final or play-off home matches. There to congratulate the luck guys were Luke Watson and … [Read more...] about 2013 Rugby Season Ticket Winners Celebrate
Home favourite included in Springbok Sevens team
The Springbok Sevens team for the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament to be played in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 8 and 9 December was announced this afternoon by team manager, Ashley Evert. The Springbok Sevens team squad for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens is: Chris Dry Philip Snyman Frankie Horne (Captain) Warren Whiteley Cornal Hendricks Cheslin Kolbe Ruwellyn Isbell Stephan Dippenaar Paul Delport Cecil Afrika Tshotsho … [Read more...] about Home favourite included in Springbok Sevens team
Ten days to go to Rugby’s Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth
The Springboks have returned unbeaten from their European tour and for local rugby fans the focus now moves to the Springbok Sevens who will be in action in just ten days' time at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth. The third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series will be played on the weekend of 8 and 9 December at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Friendly City. Rugby's Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth will be followed a week later by a new sevens event in … [Read more...] about Ten days to go to Rugby’s Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth
The Road to Victory for Ithembelihle Comprehensive
The rugby team from Ithembelihle Comprehensive School in Port Elizabeth received the "Best School Rugby Team of the Year” award at the 2012 SA Sports Awards and proved that hard work pays off. According to team couch Theo Pieterse, the team was nominated in two categories for this year's South African National Sports Awards, namely “Best School Team of the Year” and “School Development Team of the Year”. “The team had an exceptional season with convincing wins over some very established … [Read more...] about The Road to Victory for Ithembelihle Comprehensive
SA Women Sevens training camp in Port Elizabeth
The most promising women's Sevens talent in South Africa have assembled in Port Elizabeth today for a training camp and series of trial matches in preparation for the upcoming IRB Women's Sevens World Series. The inaugural Women's Series kicks off in Dubai at the end of November and the South Africans will be one of 12 teams participating at the historic event. A national training group of 15 players will continue with their Dubai preparations at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University … [Read more...] about SA Women Sevens training camp in Port Elizabeth
Southern Kings Team Manager Appointed
Willem Oliphant has been officially named as the Southern Kings' Team Manager for the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Willem has been part of the SA Rugby structures as team manager for the SA u20 teams over the past few years and was also Team Manager of the SA u20 team that recently won the u20 World Junior Championships played in Cape Town earlier in the year. Kings Spokeman, Sakhi Gqeba said; "With years of experience under his belt Willem will bring about the required acumen and … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Team Manager Appointed
Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens gets new headline sponsor
Cell C are the new headline sponsor of The Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced today. The cellular network provider will sponsor Rugby's Biggest Party, the South African leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series, for the next three years after agreeing terms in record time. The tournament will bear Cell C's name for the first time in a little under six weeks as bumper crowds are expected for a tournament that has moved to Saturday and Sunday play on December … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens gets new headline sponsor
Boet and Swaer Travel to PE
Irrepresible - Alan Weyer & Brian Mullins are Boet 'n Swaer, these two silly farmers are still consuming their "johndeeres", whilst leaning on their sneezewood fence and contemplating life. Boet 'n Swaer featuring Alan Weyer and Brian Mullins are still performing their hilarious renditions of Eastern Cape farming life and the challenges that such a lifestyle brings. After a 5 year break, they graced the stage with their ever popular show at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown … [Read more...] about Boet and Swaer Travel to PE
