Kings exodus begins
After the Kings’ withdrawal from domestic competitions, captain JC Astle and promising loose forward Elrigh Louw are set to make their exits from the franchise.
After the Kings’ withdrawal from domestic competitions, captain JC Astle and promising loose forward Elrigh Louw are set to make their exits from the franchise.
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, veteran prop Schalk Ferreira opens up about overcoming the threat of premature retirement and his experiences of various ups and downs at the Kings. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
PRO14 organisers have confirmed that the tournament will proceed without the Cheetahs and Kings until next year due to travel restrictions brought about by Covid-19.
Kings chairman Andre Rademan said it wasn’t a popular decision, but the right one, to withdraw the team from participation in any planned domestic rugby competitions in 2020.
The board of the Southern Kings has voluntarily withdrawn the team from participation in any planned domestic rugby competitions in 2020.
Springbok and Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am, who recently signed a contract extension with the Durban franchise, chats about his breakout season on loan at the Southern Kings in 2016.
The Kings’ most-capped player, Schalk Ferreira, believes a committed long-term coaching and playing squad is key for the franchise to finally achieve sustainable success, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Robbie Kempson has revealed that the Kings are on the hunt for a new head coach in the lead-up to the 2020-21 season.
It has been confirmed that Kings utility back Masixole Banda has signed a deal to join Griquas for the upcoming season.
The disintegration of the Southern Kings’ private equity partners highlights a deep-rooted problem for SA Rugby, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.