Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, might be getting used to the whistle, but he hasn't hung his boots up just yet. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who had announced his retirement from professional rugby in January to take up the defensive coaching position for the Vodacom Cup, would in fact be fulfilling a dual role in the first few games of the Vodacom Cup season. "Tiger will still retain his coaching position, but will also be returning … [Read more...] about Multitasking Mangweni
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2 out of 3 ain’t half bad
Three Eastern Province rugby players were recently nominated for SARU awards in the 2013 rugby season: Tiger Mangweni (EP Kings) for Absa Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year Zenay Jordaan (Eastern Province) for Women's Achiever of the Year and Giovano Fourie (GAP Management Despatch) for Cell C Community Cup Player of the Tournament. Congratulations go to Zenay Jordaan and Giovano Fourie for winning their titles and commiserations to Tiger Mangweni who lost out to Rosko … [Read more...] about 2 out of 3 ain’t half bad
Tiger Mangweni on his move to coach EP Rugby
Tiger fields questions from the media about his move to coaching and identifies some high and lowlights from his playing career. Rugy writing stalwarts Michael Green and George Byron (black shirt) can be seen in the left of the image. Mangweni said it had been tough for him to make the decision to move across to coaching, as he would not be able to join his teammates on the field during games anymore, but that it had been a decision that he had been thinking about for quite some time. … [Read more...] about Tiger Mangweni on his move to coach EP Rugby
Cheeky Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, said Mangweni's appointment highlighted the commitment to develop players from the region. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions tour in 2009 and who has been a key player for the EP Kings since 2010, would be moving across to the coaching … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Luke Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Kings captain, Luke Watson said from a players' point of view, Mangweni had nothing but their undying support and said the team was very excited to be coached by Mangweni. "We think that having someone like Tiger, not only the rugby player but the person, pioneering and leading the EP Kings and developing the talent coming through, just makes sense … [Read more...] about Luke Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Tiger Mangweni joins Eastern Province Rugby coaching staff
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions tour in 2009 and who has been a key player for the EP Kings since 2010, would be moving across to the coaching team, where he would assist with the defensive structures. Crous said Mangweni, aged 34, would hold the defensive coach … [Read more...] about Tiger Mangweni joins Eastern Province Rugby coaching staff
SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
One EP Kings player is in contention for the title of Absa Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year - Tiger Mangweni, whilst one other son of Port Elizabeth - Siya Kolisi - has been nominated for the Absa Young Player of the Year award. Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean … [Read more...] about SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
EP Kings vs SWD Eagles
The EP Kings team that will take on the SWD Eagles in their next ABSA Currie Cup First Division clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening remains relatively unchanged from the team that beat the Leopards 44 to 26 in Potchefstroom. Ath the announcement attended by EP Kings head coach David Maidza, Captain Tiger Mangweni and Scrumhalf Nicholas Vergall (who had a snippet of good news for jaded scribes) - Maidza, said the only change to the starting line up from the game against … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs SWD Eagles
