Argentina just can’t seem to stay out of the news this month…. first they celebrated the election of their first pope, then continued to make waves over the Falkland Islands (or “Las Malvinas”, if you prefer) and now everyone’s favourite rugby administrator, Cheeky Watson, seems to be claiming them as “local players” for the purposes of Super Rugby. […]
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Kings in hot water over Argentine “misunderstanding”
Watson leads Kings
The Southern Kings have named their side to take on the Western Force in their historic first Super Rugby game, in Port Elizabeth this weekend. Luke Watson captains the side from the number 8 position. […]
No exemption for Kings
Even though an official announcement is yet to be made, SARU seem set to deny the Kings’ request of playing more than two foreign players in a match day 22. […]
Kings name extended squad for Super Rugby
The newly-appointed Super Rugby franchise the Southern Kings had a day for the local media to meet and greet an extended squad for next year’s season on Saturday. […]
First Division v Premier Division
On Friday night we saw the first of a two leg promotion / relegation game between 1st Division Champions EP Kings and bottom of the Premier Division log The Cheetahs in Bloem. […]
Kings named to do battle in Bloem
The Kings team to take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday night has been announced, with a few changes to the team from their win over the pumas last week to lift the Currie Cup First Division trophy. […]
Luke leads Kings against Bulls
Former Sharks flyhalf Monty Dumond will play at outside centre for the Kings when they take on an understrength Bulls side in a warm-up game in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. […]
Sharks bumble and fumble their way to Loftus loss
I hate to say “I told you so”, but I’m afraid the way that the Sharks shot themselves in the foot against the Blue Bulls at Loftus yesterday bore all the hallmarks of a team that simply isn’t capable of going into a big match as favourites and delivering a performance worthy of that tag. Credit must got to the home side, though, for delivering a rousing display in the second stanza to give their long-suffering fans something to crow about at last. […]
Botha captains Bulls against EP
Blue Bulls hooker Gary Botha has been named captain for the compulsory friendly against the EP Elephants in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. […]
Club star gets crack at B&I Lions
The inclusion of several Bulls players and Cape Town club player Lungelo Payi are the main features of the Southern Kings team that will tackle the British and Irish Lions next Tuesday, June 16. […]