A further milestone in the establishment and operation of a Super Rugby franchise in the South Eastern Cape was reached earlier this week in Port Elizabeth when representatives of Border Rugby Union, Eastern Province Rugby and the South Western Districts Rugby Union formally concluded and signed a Cooperation Agreement. The region was granted a Super Rugby franchise by the South African Rugby Union as part of its strategy to transform and grow the game of rugby in South Africa. The … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Partners Sign Cooperation Agreement
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Local Absa Currie Cup First Division Fixtures
The two pace setters in the Absa Currie Cup First Division, Regent Boland Cavaliers and the EP Kings, both play at home on Friday and will be looking to increase the gap between them and the other teams on the log. Boland host the Valke in Wellington at 15:00, after which EP Kings take on the Tasol Solar Griffons in Port Elizabeth at 19:00. The third game in the Absa Currie Cup First Division is also at 19:00 on Friday, when the SWD Eagles and Border Bulldogs square off in George. The … [Read more...] about Local Absa Currie Cup First Division Fixtures
Images from the EP Kings SWD Game
An old mate of MyPE and mine, Richard Huggard (well, he is not actually that old!) sent us some images from the rugby game played between the Eastern Province Kings and South Western Districts on Friday 15 July at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium which the Kings won 28-20. See report here: Mistakes, Yawning and Boredom. One thing about Richard (besides him being an all round nice guy that shares images with us!) is that his photographs certainly make the game look tense and exciting - contact … [Read more...] about Images from the EP Kings SWD Game
Mistakes, Yawning and Boredom
The quick synopsis of last night's game between the Eastern Province Kings and South Western Districts (SWD) would be: First 20 minutes - mistake riddled and lacklustre Second 20 minutes - boring Final 40 minutes - going through the motions EP Kings win 28-20 (halftime 16-11) One would think that 48 points (could have been much higher but for missed penalties in eminently kickable spots!) between the two teams showed a game full of tries and great running rugby and you would be … [Read more...] about Mistakes, Yawning and Boredom
EP Kings to Play First of 14 Rugby Matches in 15 Weeks Against SWD
The first of 14 matches to determine whether the EP Kings advance to the premier division of the Absa Currie Cup takes place on Friday 15 July at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Kick off is at 7:00 pm. EP Kings coach, Alan Solomons, judging his remarks against his normal taciturn self, is relatively confident of a very successful outcome over the next 15 weeks. In fact young Alan was unequivocally certain of promotion to the Premier Division saying; "We are a better team than in June 2010. I … [Read more...] about EP Kings to Play First of 14 Rugby Matches in 15 Weeks Against SWD
EP Cricket Fixtures This Weekend
The Chevrolet Warriors will travel to East London to meet the Nashua Titans in a Supersport match starting on Thursday 20 January 2011. Selectors have announced the following team: Justin Kreusch (Capt), Michael Price, Arno Jacobs, Jon Jon Smuts, Nicky Boje, Bevan Bennett, Kelly Smuts, Craig Thyssen, Basheer Walters, Andrew Birch, Sinethemba Mjekula and Jerry Nqolo. The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team will take on South Western District in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Fixtures This Weekend
