The Southern Kings have confirmed that captain Steven Sykes and tighthead prop, Jacobie Adriaanse will both be moving on at the end of the Super Rugby season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed that Sykes will be moving to Oyonnax, in France, while Adriaanse will join the Vodaom Blue Bulls at the end of the Super Rugby season. "Steven has signed a two-year deal with Oyonnax, and Jacobie has signed with the Bulls until October 2018," he said. Sykes said he … [Read more...] about Sykes and Adriaanse to leave Southern Kings
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What Steven Sykes thinks about the game against the Sunwolves
Southern Kings Super Rugby Team Captain Steven Sykes discusses his teams upcoming game against the Sunwolves from Japan. Both teams have yet to win or draw a game in this competition and Saturday's game represent the home teams best chance at moving off of the bottom of the log. Kickoff is at 17h05 on Saturday 2 April 2016. … [Read more...] about What Steven Sykes thinks about the game against the Sunwolves
Victory eludes Kings on Sykes 100th Game
Steven Sykes played (as opposed to celebrated with a victory) his 100th Super Rugby game this morning in the Southern Kings jersey against the Hurricanes in Wellington. The Hurricanes won 42-20 after leading 19-17 at half-time. The Hurricanes scored five tries through centres Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso, No 8 Blade Thomson, flank Ardie Savea and flyhalf Beauden Barrett. Barrett was on target with four conversions and three penalties for a personal haul of 22 points. The Kings replied … [Read more...] about Victory eludes Kings on Sykes 100th Game
Another historic announcement – Southern Kings team to take on Sharks
The last time we attended the announcement of a local team playing in Super Rugby was 2013. Then there was a lot of excitement and hype as the brash young David frantically planned to take on Goliath. Money was poured into the game like water and the public hoped and prayed that this would be our Cinderella moment on Rugby's world stage. As we all know; "Hindsight is a bitch" and we watched it all crumble into infighting and what looks like the death (once again) of Eastern Province … [Read more...] about Another historic announcement – Southern Kings team to take on Sharks
Sykes to Captain Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have selected a strong squad to take on the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George tomorrow, with Steven Sykes being selected to captain the side. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said he had selected Sykes based on his experience and because he had shown leadership in the group. "We gave Edgar (Marutlulle) and Schalk (Ferreira) leadership opportunities during the session against NMMU Madibaz last week, and want to see how Sykes will manage the role," he … [Read more...] about Sykes to Captain Southern Kings
Kings fret over Sykes, Watson
EP Kings lock Steven Sykes is again troubled by a rib injury, while captain Luke Watson is still struggling with a quad injury. Sykes injured his ribs in last weekend's 32-24 win over the Free State Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth. The burly lock missed the previous week's clash against the Lions in Johannesburg with the same injury and his progress will be monitored this week as the Kings prepare to face the Pumas in Nelspuit. Watson, who has been sidelined in recent weeks, is not … [Read more...] about Kings fret over Sykes, Watson
Steven Sykes to Captain EP Kings
Lock Steven Sykes will captain the EP Kings team when they wind up their match preparations for next month's Absa Currie Cup campaign with a friendly against Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 25). In a bid to give all his players some exposure in their build-up to the Currie Cup, Kings coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has predictably introduced a theme of rotation after their friendly against the Blue Bulls last weekend. There is a new front … [Read more...] about Steven Sykes to Captain EP Kings
Forward woes for EP Kings
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
Steven Sykes and Carlos Spencer discuss Blue Bulls Game
With 5 games behind them and 5 losses the EP Kings are the only team in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup still seeking a win. The Kings meet the Bulls on Friday 12 September at 19h10 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth for a do or die clash. Sykes and Spencer both say that the EP Kings will beat the Blue Bulls. A view contrary to most of Despatch, though.... http://youtu.be/A2x_Ap6sn_8 Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port … [Read more...] about Steven Sykes and Carlos Spencer discuss Blue Bulls Game
Injured Siyanda Grey and Steven Sykes both out for Stormers game
Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, has confirmed that both Siyanda Grey and Steven Sykes would not be up for selection for the match against the DHL Stormers, following injuries they sustained during the match against the Cheetahs on the weekend. "Siyanda has a hamstring injury and will be out for three weeks, while Sykes has sustained a shoulder injury that will see him out for four weeks," he said. Solomons said the rest of the team had the usual knocks, bumps and bruises … [Read more...] about Injured Siyanda Grey and Steven Sykes both out for Stormers game
