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A better day at the office for Kings

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The Cell C Sharks fought off a determined challenge from the EP Kings to claim a 33-25 (half-time 18-10) victory in their Absa Currie Cup fixture at Growth point Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. It was the Sharks' opening victory of this season's Currie Cup campaign after their opening day loss away to the Pumas last weekend. But it was not the most convincing of victories and for parts of the second half it seemed possible the Kings could affect an upset. But the home team managed to … [Read more...] about A better day at the office for Kings

The hope of a province aim for 5th win

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The EP Kings U19 team will be aiming to round off the first round of the Absa U19 provincial competition in style by keeping their unbeaten record when they clash with the Sharks in Durban on Saturday (August 15). As they reach the halfway stage of the competition, the Kings are sitting happily at the top of the log but it's not a position they will be taking for granted. Having strung together a string of impressive results, Jeremy Ward's EP side know that their rivals will be gunning for … [Read more...] about The hope of a province aim for 5th win

Kings Team to Meet Sharks in Durban

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EP Kings coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has kept the changes to a minimum as his team prepare for their second Absa Currie Cup Premier Division game against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday (August 15). The Kings went down 51-14 to the Lions in Port Elizabeth on Saturday but Janse van Rensburg said on Tuesday (August 11) he did not think it would be appropriate to make wholesale changes at this stage. The only change in the team sees Siyanda Grey, who was on the bench last week, replacing … [Read more...] about Kings Team to Meet Sharks in Durban

Kings v Sharks Friendly Called Off

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The Eastern Province Kings and the Sharks have reached a mutual agreement to call off their friendly rugby match which was scheduled to have been played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on July 11. The coaches of both teams, Brent Janse van Rensburg and Gary Gold (Sharks), felt the timing of the match did not fit in with their build-up to the Currie Cup season. Both unions have recently undergone a number of changes in both coaching and playing personnel, and will be … [Read more...] about Kings v Sharks Friendly Called Off

All over until August for EP Kings

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The Eastern Province Kings completed their Vodacom Cup campaign with a 23-8 victory (halftime 8-8) over the Cell C Sharks in a South Section clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday. The Kings made some frustrating errors on attack but were solid on defence and deserved their victory on the night. For all their dominance in the loose and set phases during the early exchanges, the Kings struggled to convert all their possession into territory. This was due, in part, … [Read more...] about All over until August for EP Kings

Double Delight for Sports Fans

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Port Elizabeth, 6 May 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay residents and visitors to the friendly city will be spoilt for choice with a double decker dose of major sport events this coming weekend. According to Chantal Du Pisani, CEO of Access Management, operator of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, a capacity crowd is expected for the weekend’s upcoming rugby and soccer matches. On Friday, 8 May, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts the Sharks XV for a game against EP Kings in the Vodacom Cup, while the … [Read more...] about Double Delight for Sports Fans

EP Kings savaged by Sharks

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Durban - Flyhalf Lionel Cronje scored 23 points as the Sharks claimed a 53-24 victory over the Eastern Province Kings in their Currie Cup encounter at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon. The hosts ran in seven tries, including two for Paul Jordaan, with the visitors replying with three tries of their own. However, the quality of the defending champions proved too much for the Eastern Cape outfit as they remained without a win after eight games. The win for the Sharks kept them … [Read more...] about EP Kings savaged by Sharks

Seven Changes and third EP Kings captain

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Eastern Province Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer has announced seven changes to his starting line up to take on the Cell C Sharks in Durban this weekend. Spencer said the team would be captained by Darron Nell, who would take over from Steven Sykes who was not available for selection due to a knee injury. Up front Charles Marais takes over from Lizo Gqoboka, who is out with a shoulder injury, while CJ van der Linde comes up from the bench to replace Tom Botha who has an elbow … [Read more...] about Seven Changes and third EP Kings captain

Forward woes for EP Kings

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The Eastern Province Kings will be without captain Steven Sykes against the Sharks in Durban this weekend, according to the Kings medical team. Sykes will be missing the upcoming game due to a knee injury that he sustained during the game against the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday. Lizo Gqoboka, who will be joining the Springbok Training Squad this week, has been ruled out for selection against the Sharks this weekend with a shoulder injury. Also of concern is tighthead prop Tom Botha, … [Read more...] about Forward woes for EP Kings

Southern Kings vs Sharks – Port Elizabeth, 4 July 2014

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Watch the whole game between the Southern Kings and The Sharks in under TWO MINUTES (Handy if you are a Sharks supporter as the pain is quick, sharp and short!). A rampant Southern Kings side beat the visitors from Durban 50 -24. Scorers: Kings 50 (26): Try - Luke Watson, Shane Gates (2), Shaun McDonald (2), Thembalani Bholi, Tom Botha, Siyanda Grey; Conversion - Gary van Aswegen (4), Scott van Breda Sharks 24 (10): Try - Jongi Nokwe, Sizo Maseko, Quentin Crocker Penalty - Frederik … [Read more...] about Southern Kings vs Sharks – Port Elizabeth, 4 July 2014

Southern Kings vs Sharks – another cracker

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A balmy Friday evening greeted Southern Kings supporters at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the Southern Kings vs Sharks clash. The Sharks struck first after 90 seconds with a well placed penalty off of the boot of flyhalf, Frederik Zeilinga. Undettered the Kings replied with a rolling maul that allowed Luke Watson to drop to the grass for 5 points - the conversion attempt by Gary van Aswegen hit the poles. Some fine running rugby from the Kings, who refused to kick for territory from … [Read more...] about Southern Kings vs Sharks – another cracker

EP Kings team to take on Sharks in Durban announced

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The Eastern Province Kings will be heading to Durban this week as they face off against the Sharks XV at Growthpoint Kings Park stadium on Friday in what is to be their final match of the 2014 Vodacom Cup competition. Vodacom Cup head coach, Mzwandile Stick, announced a team that was relatively unchanged from the team that defeated the Regent Boland Cavaliers at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on the 11th of April, with the final score 28 - 21 in favour of the home side. Albé de Swardt will … [Read more...] about EP Kings team to take on Sharks in Durban announced

I should fall asleep before the game more often

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With ticket in hand I was prepared to watch the EP Kings play the Boland Cavaliers in the battle of the Vodacom up also-rans at the Nelson Mandlea Bay Stadium on Friday last. Then I made the rookie mistake of sitting down in fronmt of the big screen and promptly fell asleep only to awake too late to make my way down to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. That is what you get for getting up at 3:00 am and going to work. Anyway it appears that my actions resulted in EP's lonely 2nd win of the … [Read more...] about I should fall asleep before the game more often

Gqoboka and Whitehead to train with Sharks

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EP Kings players Lizo Gqoboka and George Whitehead have both been called up to take part in the Sharks wider training camp ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby Season. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Gqoboka and Whitehead would join the Sharks extended training squad from Monday 18 November 2013. "Both of them have been loaned out to train with the extended squad from tomorrow through to December, when the Sharks are expected to finalise their squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season," he … [Read more...] about Gqoboka and Whitehead to train with Sharks