The uncapped Blitzbok star Ruhan Nel, Vincent Koch (prop), Sbu Nkosi (wing), Lionel Mapoe (centre) and Ivan van Zyl (scrumhalf) have been added to the Springbok squad for their final two Castle Lager Rugby Championship home matches against the Wallabies and the All Blacks. They will join the 17 players already in camp in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The Springboks face the Wallabies next Saturday, 29 September in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. They conclude the Castle Lager Rugby Championship … [Read more...] about Nel, Nkosi, Koch added to Springbok squad in PE
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Springboks open training session on Monday
Springbok supporters in the Eastern Cape will be able to see Siya Kolisi and his team mates in action on Monday when the Springboks host an open training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. From 15h00 to 17h00 the Springboks will hold an open training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with a Springbok fan engagement at the stadium starting at 16h30. Bok supporters will get an early glimpse of their rugby heroes when the Springbok squad will be involved in a … [Read more...] about Springboks open training session on Monday
Springbok Squad Start Gathering in Port Elizabeth
Seventeen players will get together in Port Elizabeth on Friday when they will start their preparations for the final two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, next Saturday, 29 September against Australia in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, and a week later against New Zealand at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, confirmed that the squad will be further bolstered on Saturday when a number of other players have concluded their provincial duty in … [Read more...] about Springbok Squad Start Gathering in Port Elizabeth
Celebrate PE Boys @coachrassie and @siyakolisi
Springboks Rugby Coach Rassie Erasmus talks about the Historic Springboks win against the All Blacks at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on 15 September 2018. https://youtu.be/jNnfW0tSTWk With our local rugby players (and coaches) shining on the international rugby stage and - at long bloody last - a sponsor, in Isuzu, for the Southern Kings ones hopes are yet again raised in anticipation of our local team, the Isuzu Southern Kings, taking their rightful place at the top of the … [Read more...] about Celebrate PE Boys @coachrassie and @siyakolisi
Huge contest expected in Durban – Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi and his Springbok team are energised, excited and ready for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opening match against Argentina in Durban. The match kicks off at 17h05 and will be televised live on SuperSport 1. Kolisi will skipper the Springboks from the side of the scrum following his swap with the experienced Francois Louw in revamped loose trio, which also includes the returning Warren Whiteley at No 8. “It’s vital that you start the competition on a good note,” said … [Read more...] about Huge contest expected in Durban – Siya Kolisi
Tickets for Springboks vs Australia in Port Elizabeth
Book your accommodation here - Budget Accommodation Port Elizabeth SA Rugby and the Springboks will celebrate the legacy of Madiba when they host Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 29 September, during the penultimate round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, and tickets for this match will go on sale next Friday, 27 July. Tickets for the Boks’ other two home Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, on 18 August against Argentina in Durban … [Read more...] about Tickets for Springboks vs Australia in Port Elizabeth
Allister Coetzee Unbeaten In Port Elizabeth
Outgoing Springbok Rugby Coach, Allister Coetzee served as the head coach of the South African national team from April 2016 to February 2018. In that time the Springboks played 25 Tests, won 11 Tests, Lost 12 Tests and Drew 2. Significant for Coetzee is that the Springboks won every game played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. 2016 to 2018 Springbok Wins under Allister Coetzee: 25 November 2017: Italy (6 - 35) South Africa - Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Castle Lager … [Read more...] about Allister Coetzee Unbeaten In Port Elizabeth
Wallabies head for Port Elizabeth
The Springboks’ Castle Lager Rugby Championship home fixtures for 2018 were confirmed on Monday with matches scheduled for Pretoria, Durban and Port Elizabeth in the 22nd edition of the Southern Hemisphere championship. The Wallabies will appear in Port Elizabeth for the first time in more than half a century when they take on the Springboks in the Eastern Cape on 29 September, while the All Blacks return to Pretoria for the first time in more than a decade when then they play at Loftus … [Read more...] about Wallabies head for Port Elizabeth
Springboks still need to improve
Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, was pleased with the performance of his squad following their 37-15 win over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, but warned that further improvement in key areas will be needed if they want to build momentum in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The Boks scored four tries, with the wing-duo of Courtnall Skosan and Raymond Rhule crossing for their first Test tries, while Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit also crossed the … [Read more...] about Springboks still need to improve
Springboks vs Argentina – What YOU are saying
The Springboks go head to head against Argentina in the first test of the Rugby Championship in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 19 August 2017 with kickoff at 17h05. Through the day we will update this article with curated content from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Flickr, YouTube, Giphy, Getty Images, Soundcloud, Google News, Google Images, RSS and Disqus sources along with comments. [View the story "Springboks vs Argentina - Port Elizabeth 19 August 2017" … [Read more...] about Springboks vs Argentina – What YOU are saying
PE in the news: Springboks’ perfect record at Nelson Mandela Bay
Springboks' perfect record at Nelson Mandela Bay: Cape Town - The Springboks go into Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth knowing that they have never lost at the venue. Since the stadium was built and used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Dillyn Leyds 'a great human being', says coach Dobson: Social media was certainly abuzz after Leyds was released from Springbok duty after failing to … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Springboks’ perfect record at Nelson Mandela Bay
The Economic Impact of the Springboks test could be North of R150 Million
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is excited to have the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, in the city and we look forward to them playing against Argentina in the opener of The Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this Saturday. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Acting CEO Prince Matonsi said it is the NMBBC's hope that the Boks will bravely defend their unbeaten track record at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of the Springboks test could be North of R150 Million
PE in the news: Running the Rhule over the Springboks
Running the Rhule over the Springboks: The 24-year-old Rhule, who was born in Accra, Ghana, played in all three Tests in June, but believed they must kick on in the Championship opener next weekend in Port Elizabeth against Argentina. Also read: Etzebeth to continue as Boks skipper “I ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Search on for missing scuba diver: The search for a 70-year-old scuba diver who went missing off Noordhoek in Port Elizabeth will continue on Thursday. The National Sea … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Running the Rhule over the Springboks
Women Score Today
As a special Women’s Day treat, SA Rugby will be giving away a free ticket to the Springboks’ Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Port Elizabeth to every female who buys a ticket at full price on Women's Day, 9 August. This deal will only be available to the first 500 takers from 08h00 onwards at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ticket office, and only for tickets on the north and south stands priced at R275 each. Only 500 free tickets will be made available on a first-come-first-served … [Read more...] about Women Score Today
Springbok open session at Gelvandale Stadium
The Springbok squad arrived in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday morning to start with their preparations for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test on 19 August against Argentina in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Local supporters in the Eastern Cape will get a unique opportunity to see the Boks in action when the full squad will take part in a live training session on Wednesday afternoon at the Gelvandale Stadium. The field session is open to the public and media and starts at 15h00 and as an … [Read more...] about Springbok open session at Gelvandale Stadium
