Defending champions DHL Western Province kept their unbeaten streak going in a brilliant second half display against the EP Elephants in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The home side actually held the lead at the break (21-19), but whatever coach John Dobson said at halftime worked wonders for the visitors, who dominated the second half, winning 75-28. No less than 10 ‘Streeptruie’ scored tries as they overwhelmed the home side with a team effort. Centre Dan du Plessis got a brace, while the two … [Read more...] about After Leading at Half Time EP’s Score was ….
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EP vs WP at Wolfson Stadium – on a SUNDAY!
The Eastern Province Kings' will play aginst Western Province in their inaugural match of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge on Sunday 23 April at the Wolfson Stadium. EP KINGS v WP - KICK-OFF: 15h00, Sunday, 23 April 2017 The EASTERN PROVINCE KINGS team to take on Western Province in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge is: 1. Dewald Barnard 2. Tango Balekile 3. Johan van Wyk 4. Stefan Willemse 5. Giant Mtyanda (Captain) 6. Brandon Brown 7. Thembelani Bholi 8. Lusanda Badiyana 9. Stefan … [Read more...] about EP vs WP at Wolfson Stadium – on a SUNDAY!
Western Province dominate EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings battled to stay in the game against a determined and hungry the DHL Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium on Saturday afternoon. While the Kings opened the scoreboard in the 3rd minute, ill discipline and poor defense cost the home team and saw the visitors win by a comfortable 30 point margin. The EP Kings took an early lead with Kobus Marais comfortably converting a penalty in the third minute. Western Province winger, Leolin Zas beat the Kings … [Read more...] about Western Province dominate EP Kings
EP Kings team for Western Province clash
The Eastern Province Kings will face the DHL Western Province with just four changes to the starting lineup after a solid performance against the Blue Bulls last week. Head Coach Barend Pieterse announced Ricky Schroeder would again captain the side, with hooker Mike Willemse as his vice captain. Pieterse has made four changes to his starting line up, including two positional changes. New addition JC Greyling, who hails from Namibia, starts at outside centre and Burton Klaasen moving to … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Western Province clash
EP Kings team for Western Province clash
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on DHL Western Province in Cape town on Saturday. Kempson has made seven changes to his starting line up, including one positional change. Sintu Manjezi will again captain the side, with Somila Jho as vice captain. The front row remains unchanged, with Liam Hendricks, Martin Bezuidenhout and Louis Albertse retaining their spots. Tazz Fuzani returns from injury and is joined by Philip du Preez at lock, … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Western Province clash
Not such good news for Kings Under 21’s
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
EP Kings on top
The EP Kings and Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 teams will host this weekend’s Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship A-Division semifinals. The Kings will host the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, who won 41-30 against the Cell C Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The EP Kings bounced back in emphatic fashion on Friday from a first competition defeat last weekend and outclassed DHL Western Province 23-6 at DHL Newlands on Friday. With this win, the Kings secured their top spot for this weekend's … [Read more...] about EP Kings on top
Easy win for WP over EP Kings
Western Province eased to a 45-14 win over the EP Kings in a Currie Cup clash at Newlands on Friday. Province knew that only a win would do in their bid to secure a home semi-final, but none of that mattered as the Blue Bulls triumphed against the Pumas in Nelspruit. The results mean that WP will now travel to Pretoria to take on the Bulls in the semi-finals. WP were ahead after just three minutes when Nizaam Carr benefited from a non-existent Kings defence to cross the … [Read more...] about Easy win for WP over EP Kings
EP U19 into final round
Eastern Province and Western Province will fight it out for the top position when they meet in the final round of pool matches in the Absa U19 Provincial rugby Championship in Cape Town this Friday. Although there is more pressure on the home side, the EP Kings will go into the match smarting from their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Blue Bulls last weekend and will be determined to finish the league phase on a strong note. Thanks to their excellent season, EP are in the … [Read more...] about EP U19 into final round
Captain Cooke
Injuries to senior players Tim Whitehead and Steven Sykes will see centre Ronnie Cooke take over the captaincy when the EP Kings play their final Absa Currie Cup Premier Division rugby match against Western Province in Cape Town this Friday. Cooke also replaces Whitehead at centre, although he will operate from the outside position, with JP du Plessis moving to inside centre. There are injury concerns over Stefan Willemse, who replaces Sykes at lock, and wing Luther Obi, but Kings coach … [Read more...] about Captain Cooke
Three Points in WP – EP Kings Friendly
Western Province edged the EP Kings 21-18 in their rugby friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 18). In an exciting finish, the Kings, who trailed 14-13 at halftime, stormed on to the attack in the closing minutes but the WP defence held firm for the victory as the sides completed their match preparations for the Currie Cup competition starting on August 8. After a try by WP centre and captain Juan de Jongh gave the visitors a 21-13 lead in the 55th … [Read more...] about Three Points in WP – EP Kings Friendly
WP dominate EP U21
Western Province U21 produced a dominant second half display to outplay their EP Kings counterparts 44-13 in the Absa U21 provincial competition at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 25). EP drew first blood when flyhalf Simon Bolze kicked a penalty and, after his opposite number Brandon Thomson levelled matters, the Kings went ahead 8-3 with a fine try by fullback Malcolm Jaer. Big English centre Sam Bedlow created an opening and the elusive Jaer needed no … [Read more...] about WP dominate EP U21
EP U19’s the stars of EP Rugby
Eastern Province U19 made it three wins out of three when they held on for a thrilling 13-10 victory against Western Province in the Absa U19 provincial competition at a wet Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 25). The match began in pouring rain and Western Province drew first blood through a try by prop by Michael Kumbirai, converted by flyhalf Aidynn Cupido, followed by a Cupido penalty to make it 10-0 in the 12th minute. However, EP hit back with a penalty … [Read more...] about EP U19’s the stars of EP Rugby
Gqoboka out for Saturday’s Game
The Eastern Province Kings have made a late change to their side that will host Western Province at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (kick-off at 19:00). 31-year-old Schalk Ferreira would start in place of loosehead prop Lizo Gqoboka, who has picked up a knee injury. Basil Short will take Ferreira’s place on the bench. Western Province have named a strong side for the pre-Currie Cup friendly that will see the Springbok duo of Jean de Villiers and Juan de Jongh … [Read more...] about Gqoboka out for Saturday’s Game
Could EP Under-19 make it 3-in-a-row against WP?
Following victories in their opening two matches, the EP Kings U19 side face arguably their toughest challenge of the season so far when they meet their Western Province counterparts in the Absa U19 interprovincial tournament at Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 25). It will be a case of east versus west at the NMB Stadium on Saturday because the U19 game at 14.00 will be followed by the U21 provincial competition clash between the two provinces at 16.15, with the senior … [Read more...] about Could EP Under-19 make it 3-in-a-row against WP?
