Three EP kings teams traveled to Nelspruit on Friday 11 October 2013 to play their finals in their various divisions. Two returned victorious and one returned with a R500 000.00 consolation prize. The EP Kings u19 team trounced the Valke 56-40 scoring 8 tries to the Valke's 4 after leading 31-16 at halftime. Under 19 Scorers: EP Kings 56 (31): Conversions - Selvyn Davids (5). Penalties - Selvyn Davids (2). Tries - Khaya Malotana (3), Matthew Luke Moore, Selvyn Davids (3), Sergeal … [Read more...] about 2 out of 3 for EP Kings in Nelspruit
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Three Epic EP Kings Finals
The Absa Currie Cup First Division Final between the Steval Pumas and EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday is expected to culminate into a spectacle as the top two teams in the series battle it out for the trophy and the R1m winner's cheque after 15 weeks of physically taxing rugby. The teams met in the Final last year in Port Elizabeth, and with little separating them in terms of their quality of play, the Kings edged to a 26-25 victory. This year's Final, which will … [Read more...] about Three Epic EP Kings Finals
EP Kings 30 (17) Valke 23 (20)
In a decisive weekend the EP Kings took a step closer to securing the remaining home semifinal with a 30-23 victory against the Valke in Port Elizabeth on Friday and made sure of their semifinal berth in the Absa Currie Cup First Division alongside log-leaders, the Steval Pumas, with one pool round remaining. With one round remaining the third-placed Eagles and fourth-placed Leopards could switch positions on the log depending on their results next week. The Eagles also have a mathematical … [Read more...] about EP Kings 30 (17) Valke 23 (20)
One more King heads for Scotland
EPRU President, Cheeky Watson this afternoon confirmed that EP Rugby player, Cornell du Preez has been released from his contract with immediate effect, to sign with Edinburgh Rugby in Scotland. "Du Preez had already committed to play for Edinburgh Rugby from the 1st of November, when his contract with EP Kings expired, but an agreement has been reached between ourselves and their club management for his early release," he said. Watson said he was excited that Du Preez had been given this … [Read more...] about One more King heads for Scotland
EP Kings Trail Log Leaders by One Point
The EP Kings picked up their third win in a row with a convincing away victory over the Valke at an icy Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park. The visitors had the match virtually sewn up by halftime as they led 24-8 thanks to tries from prodigal son Michael Killian - who has returned to Port Elizabeth after a successful spell at the Lions - Kiwi prop Clint Newland and former Springbok wing Jongi Nokwe. The Valke were dealt an early blow when tighthead prop Nico Engelbrecht was injured and his … [Read more...] about EP Kings Trail Log Leaders by One Point
EP Kings to Miss the Storm
There is only one Saturday match in Round 3 of the Absa Currie Cup first division, where the Valke, following their convincing away win over the Bulldogs last week, are at home to the only other unbeaten team in the First Division, the EP Kings, at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park. A good thing for the EP Kings a sthe weatherman has predicted strom conditions and lashing rain for Saturday. EP Kings flyhalf George Whitehead tops the First Division point-scoring log after Round 2, with 33 … [Read more...] about EP Kings to Miss the Storm
There is only ONE Team that Remains Unbeaten in the Currie Cup
In Port Elizabeth, the EP Kings ran in six tries as they remained the only unbeaten team in the Absa Currie Cup when they beat the Valke by 40-10 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday. The win secured for EP the twin accolades of being the only unbeaten team in the Currie Cup competition as well as being the team that has scored the most points to date in this year's competition. I must confess that the total points scored could have been a whole whack higher though … [Read more...] about There is only ONE Team that Remains Unbeaten in the Currie Cup
EP Kings Continue Winning Streak to Top Log
The EP Kings top the Absa Currie Cup First Division log after they won their fourth successive game of 2011 when they beat the Valke by 36-20 at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park on Friday afternoon. It was hard work for the team from Port Elizabeth though, perhaps even harder than the scoreline suggests. With a few minutes left on the clock, the Valke closed the gap to 29-20, but a last-minute try by Mathew Tayler-Smith, his second of the game, gave the EP Kings a bit more breathing space … [Read more...] about EP Kings Continue Winning Streak to Top Log
EP Kings Trail Boland by One Point
The Absa Currie Cup First Division is essentially still a two horse race as the Regent Boland Cavaliers and EP Kings stamped their authority on the competition with two more big wins. With Boland on 15 points and EP Kings on 14 points both teams have three times more points than 3rd placed team on the log, SWD Eagles. After struggling in the first half against the Valke at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on Friday afternoon, the Cavaliers raced away in the second 40 minutes, turning a 13-3 … [Read more...] about EP Kings Trail Boland by One Point
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
