The country-wide lockdown period, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been a tough period for most, including Isuzu Southern Kings winger Christian Ambadiang, who had to continue working hard towards a full recovery following an injury sustained in the pre-season period which ruled him out of action for the entire Guinness PRO14 2019/20 season. The 21-year-old was touched by some of the conditions and challenges the less privileged in his community faced during this period so he took it upon … [Read more...] about Christian Ambadiang shows humitarian side during lockdown
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New Isuzu Southern Kings board confirmed
A new five-person board has been confirmed to oversee the Isuzu Southern Kings affairs. Mr Andre Rademan, the Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) president, has been appointed as the new chairman and is joined by Mr Mbulelo Gidane, chairman of the EPRU Finance and Human Resources Committee, SA Rugby Executive Council nominees, Mr Monde Tabata and Mr Jannie Louw, and independent, Mr Gugu Nxiweni, who has been retained from the previous board. The appointments follow SA Rugby’s renewed … [Read more...] about New Isuzu Southern Kings board confirmed
Scrumhalf Cameron Wright to Join Southern Kings
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that experienced halfback, Cameron Wright, will be joining the Eastern Cape-based franchise. The 26-year-old scrumhalf joins the Kings on a two-year contract which will officially commence on 1 September 2020. Wright has spent most of his career plying his trade at the Durban-based Super Rugby side The Sharks from 2014 until present, with a two-year stint in France where he turned out for Top 14 outfit, Montpellier, between 2015 and 2017. “We are … [Read more...] about Scrumhalf Cameron Wright to Join Southern Kings
SA Rugby takes interim management control of the Isuzu Southern Kings
SA Rugby has assumed management control of the Isuzu Southern Kings, having taken back a 74% shareholding in the organisation. Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, is liaising with Kings director of rugby and interim coach, Robbie Kempson, on immediate team needs. Players, management, office staff, sponsors and provincial and metropolitan authorities have been advised of the latest developments. All staff and players of the franchise have been retained. “I cannot stress … [Read more...] about SA Rugby takes interim management control of the Isuzu Southern Kings
Shareholders Meeting Placed On Hold
The Isuzu Southern Kings shareholders’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 12 May 2020, failed to take place as anticipated. Due to the South African government-enforced lockdown regulations, the meeting between Isuzu Southern Kings shareholders, the GRC and the Eastern Province Rugby Union, did not take place following failure by EPRU to secure permits, as required by law, for the sitting to commence. Isuzu Southern Kings Chairman, Mr Loyiso Dotwana, explained: “Given the current climate … [Read more...] about Shareholders Meeting Placed On Hold
Maybe Playing for Pride Will be the Ticket
Home games to determine Toyota Cheetahs’ Guinness PRO14 playoff fate While the Isuzu Southern Kings will be playing for pride in their eight remaining Guinness PRO14 pool matches, the heat will be on for the Toyota Cheetahs, whose playoff fate will be decided by a series of home matches as the round-robin stages reaches the business end of the competition. A series of wasted opportunities and costly errors again left the teams on the wrong side of the scoreboard this past weekend, with the … [Read more...] about Maybe Playing for Pride Will be the Ticket
Despite playing against 14 men this happened…
Southern Kings lose to Connacht Rugby In the first minute Connacht opened the scoring with a try under the poles from Colby Fainga'a. The conversion from number 10 - Jack Carty was good. 5:45: Tiernan O'Halloran scores for Connacht, Carty converts and Connacht move to 14-0 8:45: Erich Cronje loses the ball crossing the line - TMO decision. 15:30: Red card for Peter Robb for contact with the neck area on Kings' Howard Mnisi - Connacht will now play the rest of the game with 14 … [Read more...] about Despite playing against 14 men this happened…
Big Weekend for Kings and Cheetahs
Guinness PRO14 pressure continues to rise for SA teams The pressure will fall squarely on the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings in their Guinness PRO14 clashes this weekend as the Free Staters eye a possible return to the top three in Conference A, while the men from Port Elizabeth will have a deep desire to please their home fans after a challenging run this season. The Toyota Cheetahs meet the Dragons in Newport on Saturday in what marks their last game on their three-week UK … [Read more...] about Big Weekend for Kings and Cheetahs
Elrigh Louw Back In Starting XV For Isuzu Southern Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings No8 Elrigh Louw will make a return when the side takes on Scarlets in a Guinness PRO14 Round 12 encounter at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on Sunday, February 23. The 20-year-old loose-forward served a one-week suspension he was handed for a dangerous tackle in the match against the Toyota Cheetahs earlier this month. As a result, the talented Louw missed the Isuzu Southern Kings match against Munster last week. Louw will this weekend return to the starting XV in the … [Read more...] about Elrigh Louw Back In Starting XV For Isuzu Southern Kings
Too late for a bounce back Kings and Cheetahs?
SA sides determined to bounce back on Guinness PRO14 tour The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will have their sights set on bouncing back strongly from disappointing defeats last week when they line up against Ulster and the Scarlets in their second tour matches in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend. The Toyota Cheetahs, in particular, will be under pressure to register a win to remain in the top three in Conference A with an eye on a possible playoff spot later in the season, as the … [Read more...] about Too late for a bounce back Kings and Cheetahs?
Not a good weekend for Kings or Cheetahs
Hard work lies ahead for the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness Pro14 after the teams were reintroduced the realities of touring the northern hemisphere in winter this past weekend, with both sides suffering disappointing defeats. The Toyota Cheetahs went down 36-12 against defending champions, Leinster, at a drenched RDS Arena in Dublin on Saturday, while the Isuzu Southern Kings suffered a 68-3 defeat against Munster at Irish Independent Park in Cork on … [Read more...] about Not a good weekend for Kings or Cheetahs
Lerm to reach 50 milestone for Isuzu Southern Kings
Friendships and creating memories have been the highlight of Ruaan Lerm’s career spanning three years and 49 matches so far at the Isuzu Southern Kings. The 27-year-old Isuzu Southern Kings Number 8 is on the verge of playing in his 50th match for the Port Elizabeth-based side, having joined the team in their 2017 Super Rugby season. In 2017 he played in only seven matches in the side’s final season of Super Rugby before going on to make 42 Guinness PRO14 appearances since the Isuzu … [Read more...] about Lerm to reach 50 milestone for Isuzu Southern Kings
Kings Travel to Ireland and Wales
The Isuzu Southern Kings will travel with a 27-man squad on Monday evening for a Guinness PRO14 two-week tour. The side will first square up against Irish side, Munster Rugby, in Cork on February 14. The Valentine’s Day encounter will be followed by a visit to Llanelli, Wales, where they will take on Scarlets on Sunday, February 23. The touring group will include loose-forward Elrigh Louw, who will miss the first match against Munster, after he was handed a one-match ban following a … [Read more...] about Kings Travel to Ireland and Wales
All eyes on Bloem
An epic Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings is set to play out in Bloemfontein on Saturday, when both sides will target a victory at all costs. While the Toyota Cheetahs are determined to register their sixth victory of the season to remain in third place in Conference A and gain some breathing space between themselves and the Glasgow Warriors on the log, the Isuzu Southern Kings are highly motivated to avenge their last minute 31-30 defeat last week … [Read more...] about All eyes on Bloem
Prepare for a belter
If last weekend’s South African derby was anything to go by, Guinness PRO14 supporters are in for a cracking game of rugby on Saturday as Toyota Cheetahs and the Isuzu Southern Kings renew hostilities. With the European teams out of action for another few weeks, last Saturday’s derby had a big impact in Conference A, with the Cheetahs up to third and 26 points. The Toyota Cheetahs v Isuzu Southern Kings match will be played at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Kick off is at 17h00 and the … [Read more...] about Prepare for a belter
