Coronavirus: Ulster Museum reopens after more than four months: The Ulster Museum will reopen on Thursday after it closed four-and-a-half months ago when the coronavirus lockdown began. It will be the first major museum in Northern Ireland to reopen to the public ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1954: The number of cars built in the UK over the past six months has slumped to the lowest since 1954, according to the industry's trade … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Ulster Museum reopens after more than four months – Lockdown News
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Ulster bounce back to beat Southern Kings – Port Elizabeth in the News
Ulster bounce back to beat Southern Kings: Ulster came down from altitude in Bloemfontein on the back of a 63-26 drubbing but got their act together in Port Elizabeth to chalk up their second win over the campaign. And they will regroup after ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Molefi Ntseki's Bafana journey begins with Mali challenge: New Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki will be keen to deliver an everlasting impression to his critics when his team engage Mali in the 25th Nelson … [Read more...] about Ulster bounce back to beat Southern Kings – Port Elizabeth in the News
Loss number 3 for Kings
A spirited second half fightback by the Isuzu Southern Kings was not enough to prevent a 17-42 defeat to Irish side, Ulster Rugby, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 12 October. The home side found themselves on the back foot after a strong start by the visiting Ulstermen, who had enjoyed a 10-35 lead at the halfway mark. Ulster only managed to score one try in the second which took their overall tally for the day to six five-pointers, with scrumhalf John Cooney, who had scored … [Read more...] about Loss number 3 for Kings
Faddes finds a rhythm as six-try Ulster beat Kings – Port Elizabeth in the News
Faddes finds a rhythm as six-try Ulster beat Kings: ULSTER RETURNED TO winning ways on this afternoon with a clinical 42-17 bonus-point win over the Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth during round three of the Guinness ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Scintillating first half display sees Ulster hit Southern Kings for six in bonus point victory: Ulster finished their South African mini-tour with a convincing 42-17 bonus point win over the Southern … [Read more...] about Faddes finds a rhythm as six-try Ulster beat Kings – Port Elizabeth in the News
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
Disappointing Weekend for Cheetahs and Kings
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs faltered in their attempts to make a strong statement at home in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend, with both sides succumbing to their third defeats this season. The Isuzu Southern Kings tried hard to make their presence felt in their first home game in Port Elizabeth against Ulster on Sunday, but their high penalty count, lack of possession – particularly in the first half - and mistakes at crucial times saw them go down 28-7. Deon Davids’ men … [Read more...] about Disappointing Weekend for Cheetahs and Kings
Changes to Isuzu Southern Kings for match against Ulster
The Isuzu Southern Kings (currently last on the log in Conference B) will face Irish side, Ulster (currently second on the log in Conference B), at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday having made four personnel changes and one positional switch to their starting line-up in the first Guinness PRO14 home match of the 2018/19 season. Kick-off is at 14h15. Fullback, Michael Botha, who was ruled out of last weekend's match against Dragons due to a groin injury, will be back in the No15 jersey … [Read more...] about Changes to Isuzu Southern Kings for match against Ulster
First Home Game for Kings
On Sunday, in Round 3 of the Guinness Pro14, the Isuzu Southern Kings (B7) will play host to Ulster (B2) (live on SuperSport 1, 14:15 & eir sport 2 & Premier Sports 1, 13:15) in Port Elizabeth. Ulster won a 79-point thriller the first time these two met in South African, at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium last November. They have picked up two late wins to start this campaign and face a Kings side who will take some confidence from their two bonus points in defeat to Dragons Round 2 of the … [Read more...] about First Home Game for Kings
First Female Referee Blows Kings to 59-10 Defeat
Belfast may have been in the grips of a Northern Hemisphere winter chill but the Southern Kings ran into an Ulster team in red-hot form in a GUINNESPRO14 Championship rugby match played at the Kingspan Stadium last night - Friday, 9 February. Despite a stout and gutsy defensive performance, especially in the first half, the Kings went down by 59 points to 10 against the Irishmen, after trailing 21-3 at halftime. It was a disappointing start to the South African franchise’s three-match tour … [Read more...] about First Female Referee Blows Kings to 59-10 Defeat
Banda and Volmink added to Southern Kings back three to face Ulster
Speedsters Masixole Banda and Anthonie Volmink will join former Junior Springbok flyer, Yaw Penxe, in an exciting back three combination in Ulster on Friday, where the Southern Kings will take on the home side in a GUINNESS PRO14 clash at Kingspan Stadium. Southern Kings interim-coach, Barend Pieterse, called upon the duo after they recovered from niggles and moved Penxe from left wing to right wing for the clash. Pieterse, standing in for coach Deon Davids who could not make the trip due … [Read more...] about Banda and Volmink added to Southern Kings back three to face Ulster
PE in the news: Pro14: Ulster quartet return to face Dragons
Pro14: Ulster quartet return to face Dragons: Chris Henry returns from a collarbone injury sustained against Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth earlier this month. "It's important to have Chris back in the fold for his experience," said Ulster's backs coach Dwayne Peel. Best has not been involved in a ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Best Options - Adelaide to Port Elizabeth: David replied to Airbus: long-range A350 flights a niche ma... Agfox replied to Airbus: long-range A350 flights … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Pro14: Ulster quartet return to face Dragons
12-Try Thriller
Rugby's first-ever GUINNESS PRO14 Championship match to be contested at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele on Saturday produced a 12-try thriller that had the crowd on the edge of their seats right until the very last minute but, unfortunately, ended in a narrow 36-43 defeat for the Southern Kings by Irish visitors, Ulster. The Kings led 22-10 at the break courtesy of a try each by Burton Klaasen, Yaw Penxe and Michael Makase - the latter a long-range individual effort that needed TMO … [Read more...] about 12-Try Thriller
Gilroy to reach milestone in historic fixture versus Kings
Craig Gilroy is set to make his 150th provincial appearance after being named in Ulster's starting XV to play Southern Kings on Saturday (1.00pm GMT). The Guinness PRO14 Round 8 tie, Ulster's first ever competitive fixture on South African soil, will be televised live on BBC2 NI. Gilroy, who scored two tries on his senior debut against Cardiff Blues back in November 2010, has not featured for Les Kiss' side this season after picking up a back injury during pre-season. Chris Henry will … [Read more...] about Gilroy to reach milestone in historic fixture versus Kings
PE in the news: John Cooney and Wiehahn Herbst to return for Ulster against Kings
John Cooney and Wiehahn Herbst to return for Ulster against Kings: Rodney Ah You is out for six weeks after having surgery on a thumb injury. Jean Deysel sits out the game in Port Elizabeth with a neck injury but Craig Gilroy and John Andrew are set to play. Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss says his side are preparing ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. SA Insider: Welcome November vibes across Mzansi: In Port Elizabeth you can expect smiles all round as you head to the ultimate gin … [Read more...] about PE in the news: John Cooney and Wiehahn Herbst to return for Ulster against Kings
