The quality of play in this age group was highlighted at DHL Newlands where log leaders WP had their hands full to beat bottom of the log EP Kings in an entertaining match. The home side did most of their work in the first half and had a good 31-12 lead at the break. The Kings came back storming in the second half and showed their worth. Scorers: DHL Western Province 45 (31). Tries: Christo van der Merwe (2), EW Viljoen (2), JD Schickerling, Marcus Kleinbooi, Penalty Try. Conversions: … [Read more...] about Not such good news for Kings Under 21’s
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First win for EP Kings
Using a three-minute burst of scoring by centre Somila Jho, who crossed twice during that time, a determined EP Kings U21 side registered their first win in the Absa Provincial Championship this season by defeating the Sharks 25-15 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth this afternoon. While the final scoreline looks comfortable, the Kings had to fight every inch of the way to keep their spirited opponents at bay, with the Sharks always looking threatening, even when they trailed … [Read more...] about First win for EP Kings
U19 and U21 EP teams to meet Sharks and Pumas
With the EP Kings off to do battle against Western Province this weekend it is left to the EP U19 and U21 rugby teams to fly the local flag high this weekend. The EP U19 team meet the Sharks this afternoon at 17h00 on the NMMU fields and the EP U21 team clash with the Pumas at Kemsley Park on Saturday with kickoff at 15h00. The EP Kings U19 Team is: Starting Lineup: David Murray, Jean-Pierre Jamieson, James Beyl, Elandre Van der Merwe, Sintu Manjezi, Cryil-John Velleman (C), Tyler … [Read more...] about U19 and U21 EP teams to meet Sharks and Pumas
EP Kings U21 team to face Griffons in Welkom
The Eastern Province Kings U21 team that will take on the Griffons U21 in Welkom on Saturday afternoon has been announced. EP Kings U21 Head Coach, Ryan Felix, announced just one change to the starting line up from the team that defeated the Valke 42 to 22 last week Saturday in Kempton Park. Felix said he was positive that the team were capable of putting on a better performance than they did against the Valke. "I don't think that the team performed to their best ability on the day, … [Read more...] about EP Kings U21 team to face Griffons in Welkom
