The Isuzu Southern Kings have named their team that will take on Welsh side, Ospreys, in their last Guinness PRO14 home fixture for the 2018/19 season on Friday night. The match will be played at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium with kick-off at 19h35. After a lengthy period on the sidelines due to injury, former South African Sevens star Sibusiso Sithole will make a long-awaited return to the playing field, making his first appearance for the season in the starting … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings team for last home game
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Kings Draw
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs were left counting the cost of vital errors in their Guinness PRO14 home matches this weekend, as a late penalty goal allowed the Dragons to force an 18-18 draw against the Isuzu Southern Kings, while the Toyota Cheetahs went down 31-14 against Ospreys. A late penalty against the Isuzu Southern Kings saw them settle for an 18-18 draw against the Dragons in a tight battle at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, after the hosts led 13-8 … [Read more...] about Kings Draw
Kings and Toulon Agree to Cooperate
The Isuzu Southern Kings have agreed on a memorandum of understanding with French club, Toulon, in a move that will see a close working relationship between the two sides. Isuzu Southern Kings’ Deputy Chairman, Rory Stear, and Chief Operations Officer, Charl Crous, travelled to France this week where they met Toulon President, Mourad Boudjellal, to conclude an agreement which will see an immediate close working relationship between the South African franchise and French club. The … [Read more...] about Kings and Toulon Agree to Cooperate
Tertius Kruger’s Red Card Rescinded
The Isuzu Southern Kings have been given a boost ahead of the Guinness PRO14 Round 19 match against Dragons when a Guinness PRO14 disciplinary committee rescinded a red card handed to centre Tertius Kruger in the side’s recent match against Ulster over a week ago. Kruger was given a red card in the 68th minute of the match at Kingspan Stadium on March 23. Scottish match referee, Lloyd Linton, on the advice of the Television Match Official (TMO) ruled that Kruger had committed a dangerous “no … [Read more...] about Tertius Kruger’s Red Card Rescinded
Recommended route through Ironman to see Kings play Dragons at NMU
When the Isuzu Southern Kings take on Welsh side, Dragons, on Sunday, April 7, the match will coincide with the Ironman 2019 event taking place concurrently in Nelson Mandela Bay. With a number of road closures set to be implemented across the city – particularly the suburb of Summerstrand, where both events will be taking place – the Isuzu Southern Kings would like to assure spectators who intend on making their way to the NMU Madibaz Stadium that the venue will be easily accessible on the … [Read more...] about Recommended route through Ironman to see Kings play Dragons at NMU
Isuzu Southern Kings’ fighting spirit not enough
The Toyota Cheetahs are out of the Guinness PRO14 playoff race after they suffered a disappointing 35-17 defeat against the in-form Glasgow Warriors, while the Isuzu Southern Kings went down 33-19 against Ulster. The matches marked the last tour games for the teams, who now have a home stretch of three matches in South Africa, which will wrap up their 2018/19 campaigns. Isuzu Southern Kings’ fighting spirit not enough against Ulster Unforced errors and ill-discipline cost the Isuzu … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings’ fighting spirit not enough
Ulster will meet this Isuzu Southern Kings Team
The Isuzu Southern Kings named their team to take on Ulster Rugby ahead of their Guinness PRO14 Round 18 clash at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday, March 23. Deon Davids, the side’s head coach, has opted for consistency as he made only a few changes to the team that last ran out for the Isuzu Southern Kings when they took on Cardiff Blues in Wales earlier in this month. No8 Ruaan Lerm, who missed out on the action against Cardiff Blues due to a concussion, is back in the starting lineup … [Read more...] about Ulster will meet this Isuzu Southern Kings Team
Do or Die OR Pride?
Local Guiness Pro14 fans will have a choice between Do or Die and Pride this weekend as the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs enter the dying phases of the competition. It will be a case of do or die for the Toyota Cheetahs in the fourth-last pool round of Guinness PRO14 on Saturday as they meet the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland in a match that could seal their fate in the competition. The Isuzu Southern Kings, meanwhile, will be determined to create an upset against playoff contenders, … [Read more...] about Do or Die OR Pride?
25-Man Squad off to Belfast
The Isuzu Southern Kings have announced a 25-man that will travel to Belfast to take on Ulster in a Guinness PRO14 Round 18 clash on Saturday, March 23. The team leaves for Ireland from Port Elizabeth on Wednesday evening, which will be the side’s final trip overseas for the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season. After a two-week break since their last match – a close 19-26 defeat to Cardiff Blues in Wales earlier this month – the side will be eager to get back to action and will look to earn … [Read more...] about 25-Man Squad off to Belfast
Isuzu Southern Kings ownership deal concluded
A consortium of Eastern Cape business people has acquired a controlling interest in the Isuzu Southern Kings rugby franchise, SA Rugby was delighted to confirm on Friday. SA Rugby sold a 74 percent shareholding in SA Super Rugby (Pty) Ltd, the Isuzu Southern Kings’ holding company, to a company called The Greatest Rugby Company in the Whole Wide World (Pty) Ltd (GRC). The Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) has acquired the balance of 26 percent of the shares. The deal was recently … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings ownership deal concluded
Ntsila And Kruger to Start Against Cardiff Blues
Isuzu Southern Kings’ sturdy loose-forward, Andisa Ntsila, will start in the No 8 jersey for the side when they take on Welsh side, Cardiff Blues, in the last of three tour matches on Saturday night. The Guinness PRO14 Round 17 match will be played at Cardiff Arms Park, kicking off at 21h35 (SA-time). Following the concussion to Ruaan Lerm, who had started the previous two matches, in last week’s match against defending champions, Leinster Rugby, the 25-year-old Ntsila will earn his eighth … [Read more...] about Ntsila And Kruger to Start Against Cardiff Blues
Will Kings Give Cardiff the Blues?
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will face a tough test in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against defending champions, Leinster, and the Cardiff Blues in Ireland and Wales respectively in their penultimate tour matches. The Isuzu Southern Kings take on the Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, and with the hosts facing immense pressure from Connacht, Ospreys and the Toyota Cheetahs for a playoff spot in Conference A, they will target a bonus-point … [Read more...] about Will Kings Give Cardiff the Blues?
Tyre Guys Crush Kings
It was intended as a fun-spirited challenge, but the inter-team rivalry between the two-man cycling team from Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) and two professional rugby players from the Isuzu Southern Kings at this year's 34th edition of The Herald Continental Cycle Tour was as intense as you would find at any international match. The teams competed in the action-packed Corporate Relay Challenge for little more than bragging rights, but the pairings didn't hold back and gave it their … [Read more...] about Tyre Guys Crush Kings
Knocks and Bruises
As the Isuzu Southern Kings look to wrap up their three-week tour of Ireland and Wales this week in Cardiff, the side’s medical team will be keeping a close eye on some of the players following a tough match against defending Guinness PRO14 champions, Leinster Rugby, last Friday. Following the defeat, the team doctor, Gershwin Kortje, dealt with the usual knocks and bruises that come with the hard-fought Guinness PRO14 clashes, but will this week be closely monitoring lock Stephan Greeff, No8 … [Read more...] about Knocks and Bruises
Start For Beyers as Isuzu Southern Kings Name Team for Leinster Clash
Ulrich Beyers will earn his first starting berth for the Isuzu Southern Kings when the side takes on Guinness PRO14 defending champions, Leinster Rugby, in a Round 16 clash at the RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday night. The 28-year-old fullback, who has come off the bench four times for the Port Elizabeth side, will earn his first start as he replaces Masixole Banda in a rotational change to the Isuzu Southern Kings line-up. Banda, who has started in all 15 Isuzu Southern Kings games played … [Read more...] about Start For Beyers as Isuzu Southern Kings Name Team for Leinster Clash
