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Aug 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Significance of bonus points increase in First Division
The importance of securing bonus point victories will become especially significant for the top teams in the Absa Currie Cup First Division in the next few weeks as the battle for semifinal places and home semifinals becomes tighter. With five rounds to go...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team announced against the Leopards
The EP Kings Rugby team that will take on the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday has been announced, with minimal changes to the squad that beat the Griffons 63 points to seven last week. “Darron Nell returns to take up the captain’s role, with Tiger...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards leap into second place in First Division
The Leopards this weekend reclaimed their second-place standing on the Absa Currie Cup First Division log table after the results worked in their favour in an exciting round of matches. However, given the log-jam at the top of the table with five pool rounds...
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Aug 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pressure on as only six pool rounds remain in First Division
The pressure in the Absa Currie Cup First Division looks set to rise significantly this weekend as the reality sets in for most teams that only six rounds of pool matches remain to secure their semifinal places. With a 10-point lead at the top of the...
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Aug 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team announced to take on Down Touch Griffons at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
The EP Kings first division side will be looking to prove a point when they run out against the Down Touch Griffons on Friday night, building on a solid performance that saw them lose by one point in the dying minutes of the game against the Pumas last week....
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Aug 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas still on top, SWD in second place in First Division
The Steval Pumas built on their fantastic start to the Absa Currie Cup First Division as they held on for their eighth back-to-back win, while the SWD Eagles rose to second place on the log in an entertaining weekend of rugby. The Steval Pumas were made to...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Prize money set to motivate First Division semifinal contenders
The surprise revelation last week that winner and runners up of the Absa Currie Cup First Division will walk away with R1m and R500000 respectively is expected to add a new dimension to the competition this weekend as the scramble for semifinal places...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Changes to the EP Kings teams against the Pumas on Friday
The EP Kings have made the following changes to their teams against the Pumas: For the 1st Division team: Marcello Sampson is out with a shoulder injury. Michael Killian moves to the left wing (11), Siyanda Grey goes to the right wing (14) and Wayne Stevens...
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Aug 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Matt Sexton to take on more administrative duties following Solomons departure
Southern Kings Head Coach, Matt Sexton, will remain with Eastern Province Rugby and will be taking on more administrative duties following the departure of EP’s Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons. “At this stage it’s about managing the strategic direction...
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Aug 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team announced to take on Pumas in Nelspruit.
A much changed, strengthened Currie Cup team was announced by EP Kings Head Coach, David Maidza, this afternoon, following the return of a number of Super Rugby players to the squad. Only three players retained their starting positions from the team that...
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Jul 3, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings team announced against the Griffons
The Eastern Province Rugby team that will take on the Griffons on Saturday has been announced, as the team looks to improve on their poor start to the season against the Steval Pumas. “After last week’s poor start to our Currie Cup campaign, where we were...
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Jun 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings gear up for Currie Cup in Nelson Mandela Bay
Eastern Province Rugby will be fighting tough battles on two fronts as the bid to retain Super Rugby status looms, at the same time as the ABSA Currie Cup First Division kicks off. Due to the current Super Rugby and Currie Cup schedules overlapping, the EP...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Who will progress to the Final? – Vodacom Cup Semi-finals Preview
Two teams could be sailing into uncharted waters this weekend when the Vodacom Cup semi-finals take place in Nelspruit and Johannesburg. The Steval Pumas and EP Kings have never played in a Vodacom Cup final before – in fact, for the team from Port...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review
MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review Marnitz Boshoff, Rosco Spekman, Cheslin Kolbe and Lizo Gqoboka were their teams’ heroes this weekend as the MTN Golden Lions, Steval Pumas, DHL Western Province and EP Kings...
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May 1, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steenkamp back to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in Vodacom Cup Quarter Final
Lock Wilhelm Steenkamp is back in the Blue Bulls team to play EP Kings in a Vodacom Cup quarterfinals match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steenkamp was on Super Rugby duty last weekend and will not only takes over the captaincy from Wiaan Liebenberg, but...
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Apr 30, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings Team announced to play Blue Bulls in Vodacom Cup
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BLUE BULLS AT LOFTUS STADIUM, PRETORIA SATURDAY 04 MAY 2013 15. Scott van Breda 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Wayne Stevens 12. Siyabonga “Tiger” Mangweni (Captain) 14. Michael Killian 10. Shane Gates 9. Scott Mathie 1. Lizo...
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Apr 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings face off against the Blue Bulls following win over Boland
EP Kings face off against the Blue Bulls following win over Boland The Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup side will face off against the Blue Bulls in Pretoria in the quarter finals this coming week following their victory over the Regent Boland Cavaliers...
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Apr 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings happy to walk away with a win in Bloemfontein, but more work needs to be done
The Eastern province Kings were happy to walk away with a narrow win against the Free State XV team in Bloemfontein this afternoon [Subs 6 April 2013] finishing the game 17 points to 13. The EP Kings put in a sterling first half performance, and were leading...
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Mar 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings Team announced for battle with Border
The EP Kings Vodacom Cup team that will play against Border on Saturday has been announced playing at BCM STADIUM, EAST LONDON on SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2013 at 15H00. EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BORDER 15. Siviwe Soyizwapi...
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Mar 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings announce Vodacom Squad against Pampas
EP Kings announce Vodacom Squad against Pampas The Eastern Province Kings have announced their team that will take on Pampas in their first Vodacom Cup rugby game of the...
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Jan 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Five Big in the Bay double season ticket winners announced
Five lucky winners received two sets of rugby season tickets at an official handover at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium’s ticketing office today. The five winners, Hadriaan Roberts, Mandelinkosi Mdebuka, Albe Wessels, Brent Farndon and Edgar Hatushabe (who...
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Nov 26, 12 •
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Comments Off on 2012 Gallery – Best of the rest by Rugby15 photographers
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Oct 28, 12 •
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Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Promotion-Relegation series – Match 2 review
THE Toyota Free State Cheetahs made sure of their place in next year’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division when they beat First Division champions the Eastern Province Kings 16-6 in Port Elizabeth on Friday night to register a clean sweep in their...
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Oct 25, 12 •
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Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Promotion-Relegation Preview – Match 2
The Eastern Province Kings face their biggest challenge in many years in Port Elizabeth on Friday night when they host the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the second leg of their Absa Currie Cup promotion-relegation series. The Kings will be attempting the...
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Oct 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Promotion-Relegation series – Match 1 review
THE Eastern Province Kings will have it all to do in Port Elizabeth on Friday night when they attempt to wipe out a 39-point deficit in the second leg of their Absa Currie Cup promotion-relegation series against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, following a...
