‘Kings must be a successful franchise’
Kings consortium chairman Loyiso Dotwana says the franchise’s new owners want to build a winning team.
Kings consortium chairman Loyiso Dotwana says the franchise’s new owners want to build a winning team.
Former EPRFU president Cheeky Watson’s request to stand trial alone was turned down in court on Monday.
A consortium of local black business people is set to buy a 51% stake in the Kings franchise.
The Kings have signed former Bulls duo Bjorn Basson and Ulrich Beyers for the 2018-19 Pro14 season.
The Southern Kings will keep their name during the 2018-19 Pro14 season after fans were asked to vote on a potential change.
The two Pro14 conferences will remain unchanged for the 2018-19 season to ensure a balance of fixtures following the competition’s expansion last season.
Chief executive Martin Anayi says the introduction of the Cheetahs and Kings to the Pro14 was ‘overwhelmingly positive’.
Former Stormers wing Bjorn Basson is reportedly exploring the possibility of joining the Kings ahead of the 2018-19 Pro14 season.
SA Rugby says the Eastern Province Rugby Union has fulfilled all the criteria required to complete its transition out of administration.
Fiji Sevens flyer Meli Rokoua has been included in the Kings’ 29-man provisional squad for the 2018-19 Pro14 season.