Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 19 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our showcase below. MyPE provides this roundup in order to promote Port Elizabeth and to encourage fellow bloggers to expand their coverage of Port Elizabeth and surrounds. MyPE extends grateful thanks to bloggers and online media for the coverage of Port Elizabeth and the Seven’s event – the first of four annual Sevens Rugby events in the Friendly … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth 12 December
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I Did Cry at the close of the Sevens
In the final match of the first day the Blitzbokke trounced Australia 26-0. My comment at the time was; "I think I am going to cry!" In the final match of the second day the Blitzbokke were beaten in the final second; "I, along with thousands of supporters, did cry!" Sevens is a game that is won by capitalising on the mistakes of your opponents and, sadly the Springboks made the final mistake of the tournament. Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu blamed missed opportunities in a see-sawing … [Read more...] about I Did Cry at the close of the Sevens
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
HSBC Sevens Tournament – Port Elizabeth, Day 1
7 Players a side, 7 minutes a side - all played on a normal size field. Fast, furious and the T20 of Rugby is how Sevens has been described. The Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Tournament kicked off with Fiji against Portugal in Pool D at 11:37am on Friday 9 December 2011. Unconfirmed reports have the ticket sales for this event currently running at 40 000 with sales beginning to ramp up for the final day. It DOES seem a bit strange to look at the field and see 16 players 'missing', although the … [Read more...] about HSBC Sevens Tournament – Port Elizabeth, Day 1
Sevens Cheat(ers)
On Wednesday 7 December 2011, players competing in the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series visited the Kragga Kamma game park, Port Elizabeth for a tour of the park which is home to white rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and many more species. Frankie Horne (RSA), Miles Craigwell (USA), Manuel Montero (ARG) and Andrew Turnbull (SCO), renowned as some of the quickest players on the international circuit, were given a tour of the park, before having a close encounter with Mark … [Read more...] about Sevens Cheat(ers)
TAG Rugby Finals on Saturday During 7’s Rugby
The Port Elizabeth hosted TAG rugby tournament and coaches clinic on 6 December 2011 was sponsored by Aggreko, the world leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services. The association is running these initiatives in cooperation with the South African Rugby Union, alongside the Port Elizabeth IRB Sevens taking place this weekend at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The TAG rugby programme saw over 100 local school children playing in the tournament. The two … [Read more...] about TAG Rugby Finals on Saturday During 7’s Rugby
Sevens Port Elizabeth Twittering Roundup
We have PICKED out a few Tweets from Rugby Twitterati mentioning the upcoming Sevens Rugby Tournament being held in Port Elizabeth this weekend - if you are signed into Twitter you can reply right from here. MyPE sweats the k*k stuff so you can see the good stuff. Don’t forget to follow MyPE on Twitter. [blackbirdpie url="http://twitter.com/#!/Official_RFU/status/143369133529116672"] [blackbirdpie url="http://twitter.com/#!/FranCapizzi/status/143424903482322944"] [blackbirdpie … [Read more...] about Sevens Port Elizabeth Twittering Roundup
Port Elizabeth 5 December
Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we decided that we will ONLY ADD blogs that mention the upcoming Seven's Tournament this coming weekend in Port Elizabeth. MyPE provides this roundup in order to promote Port Elizabeth and to encourage fellow bloggers to expand their coverage of Port Elizabeth and surrounds. MyPE extends grateful thanks to bloggers and online media for the coverage of Port Elizabeth and the Seven's event - the first of four … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth 5 December
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
South Africa Tie for Third Going into Port Elizabeth Clashes
As Dubai champions, England top pool A in South Africa and face a tough trio of matches against Dubai Cup semi-finalists Argentina, Bowl runners-up USA and Shield winners Samoa. France reached a first World Series Cup final since 2005 in Dubai. As Cup runners-up, they top Pool B in Port Elizabeth and will play pool matches on day one against reigning World Series and SA Sevens champions New Zealand, Dubai Bowl winners Scotland and African qualifiers Morocco. Fiji head Pool D and will play … [Read more...] about South Africa Tie for Third Going into Port Elizabeth Clashes
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
The Sevens Promise a Feast of Rugby and Partying
To date 30 000 tickets have been sold to the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Rugby tournament taking place in Port Elizabeth over the weekend 9 and 10 December 2011. At the final of the George Seven's the stadium was filled to it's 11 000 seat capacity - still a long way to go to fill the NMB Stadium to it's 45 000 capacity but an excellent start nonetheless. Sevens Rugby promises 45 short sharp games over the two days of the third leg of the tournament with Gold Coast Australia and Dubai … [Read more...] about The Sevens Promise a Feast of Rugby and Partying
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 Biggest Rugby Party in the World
Held in 9 countries, contested between 16 international teams, 8 hours of play per day, 750 million people, 48 hours of party, crazy spectator costumes and the third leg hits Port Elizabeth on 9 and 10 December 2011. Billed as the biggest Rugby Party, this seasons HSBC Sevens Rugby World Series kicks off in Australia on 25 November, travels to Dubai for 2 and 3 December and then crashes into Port Elizabeth on 9 and 10 December. The game of Sevens Rugby is quick and action packed and this … [Read more...] about The Biggest Rugby Party in the World
