Published February 09, 2013 17:27
The Southern Kings showed grit and determination, despite losing to the MTN Lions in their first friendly at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg this afternoon.
The final ... Read more
Published February 08, 2013 07:52
The Southern Kings would like to announce the team that will be taking part against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, 9 February.
The team is:
Backs: Elric van Vuuren, Marcello ... Read more
Published February 06, 2013 06:33
PUMA today unveiled a striking new kit which the Southern Kings will wear for their Super Rugby debut against the Western Force in Nelson Mandela Bay on 23 February 2013.
Cheeky Watson, ... Read more
The Boardwalk to host Southern Kings on Wednesday
Published February 05, 2013 06:32
The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World will be hosting the Southern Kings on Wednesday when they unveil their official 2013 match day kit.
Members of the general public are ... Read more
Southern Kings Squad announcement for Lions friendly delayed due to injuries
Published February 05, 2013 06:30
The Southern Kings squad will only be announced later in the week, due to a number of players who have sustained minor bumps and bruises that need to be ... Read more
Published February 04, 2013 06:26
A number of players, who have been battling with minor injuries, are returning to training in preparation for the first match against Western Force on the 23rd of February.
Director of Rugby, Alan ... Read more
Published February 01, 2013 19:48
The Eastern Province Vodacom Cup players took a scrappy win over Despatch at the Despatch Rugby Club this evening, winning the game 21 to 5.
Head coach David Maidza said ... Read more
Published February 01, 2013 19:30
The Southern Kings beat the Franchise XV team at Outeniqua Park in a disappointing clash, with the final tally at 29 to 13 (10 to 6).
Director of Rugby ... Read more
Eastern Province expresses sadness at the passing off Louis Luyt
Published February 01, 2013 13:22
The Eastern Province Rugby Union would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of former SARFU president Louis Luyt.
Eastern Province Rugby ... Read more
Published January 31, 2013 13:10
The Southern Kings are looking forward to some quality game time against the Franchise XV team at Outeniqua Park in George tomorrow evening.
Director of ... Read more
Killian to miss debut game against Force due to broken arm
Published January 28, 2013 14:37
Southern Kings wing, Michael Killian, will miss out on the debut match against the Western Force after having broken his arm during a practice session on Friday.
Director ... Read more
Luke Watson on SA Rugby being run by Dutchmen
Published January 28, 2013 08:55
There has been a lot of sensationalism circulating on social media with regards to an interview with Luke Watson on 702's Sports Talk last night (27 January 2013) between 8pm and 9pm. ... Read more
Southern Kings response to Rapport article
Published January 28, 2013 08:54
Following the article that appeared in the Rapport this morning, which states that SA Rugby have dismissed the Southern Kings request to field more than two foreign players, President ... Read more
EP Kings beat College Rovers in opening season friendly
Published January 28, 2013 08:50
The Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team beat the College Rovers in their first friendly match played on the NMMU B Field on Saturday, the 26th of January.
The EP Kings ... Read more
Southern Kings have good showing in their first match against NMMU
Published January 23, 2013 09:18
The Southern Kings won their first warm up match against Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 28 to 12 at the final whistle.
The match, which was divided up into ... Read more
EPRU launches the Eastern Province Rugby Coaches Association
Published January 22, 2013 13:59
The Eastern Province Rugby Union is proud to announce the launch of the Eastern Province Rugby Coaches Association over the past weekend.
The launch, which was attended ... Read more
Hannes Franklin’s knee operation a success
Published January 21, 2013 10:01
Southern Kings Hooker Hannes Franklin’s knee operation has been a success.
Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said today that Franklin, who went in for surgery on Thursday last week ... Read more
EP mourn the loss of rugby stalwart, Morne van der Merwe
Published January 18, 2013 15:07
The Eastern Province Rugby Union wishes to express its sadness at the passing of Morne van der Merwe early this morning.
Morne, who passed away at the age of 39 after losing ... Read more
Britz called up following Franklin’s knee injury
Published January 14, 2013 15:31
Conraad Johannes (Boetie) Britz has been called up to the Southern Kings squad following Hannes Franklin’s knee injury sustained during practice last week.
Director of ... Read more
Hannes Franklin and Darron Nell both out with knee injuries
Published January 12, 2013 11:28
Southern Kings Hooker, Hannes Franklin, and Lock, Darron Nell, have both suffered knee injuries during training sessions this week.
Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said ... Read more