Share

Kings take PRO14 away from Nelson Mandela Stadium

accreditation
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (AFP Photo)
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (AFP Photo)

Port Elizabeth - The Southern Kings are planning to take elite international rugby to the community in a ground-breaking move next month.

The Kings’ PRO14 match against top Irish team Ulster will be hosted at the Wolfson Stadium in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth on Saturday, November 4, with a bumper crowd expected for the new initiative.

"Top-class rugby is moving into a new part of the calendar with November fixtures in South Africa and we thought it would be a good opportunity to move into a new part of the community," said Charl Crous, COO of the Southern Kings.

"We saw how well the SuperSport Rugby Challenge matches were supported when provincial rugby was taken to community venues this year and we know the Zwide population will turn out for rugby on their doorstep.

"A crowd of 10 000 can get ‘lost’ in a massive venue like the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, but it would lift the roof off the rafters in a packed Wolfson Stadium.

"The Wolfson Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile events before, including top flight soccer fixtures, SuperSport initiatives and Springbok training sessions.

"It has everything we need and there is secure perimeter parking. It will be an opportunity for many fans to experience top flight rugby as never before - in a full, vibrant stadium with a unique atmosphere and energy."

"We opened one of our practice sessions to the public in Despatch recently as part of this strategy, so both the coaches and team are extremely excited about the opportunities that hosting a match at the Wolfson Stadium holds for us," coach Deon Davids said.

This historic encounter against Ulster will kick off at 15:00 (SA time) on Saturday, November 4. 

Tickets are available from R20 from all TicketPro outlets.
We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Fixtures
Fri 29 Mar 24 21:35 PM (SAST)
Leinster
Leinster
Bulls
Bulls
RDS Arena, TBC
SuperSport
Fri 29 Mar 24 21:35 PM (SAST)
Dragons
Dragons
Zebre
Zebre
Rodney Parade
SuperSport
Sat 30 Mar 24 15:00 PM (SAST)
Sharks
Sharks
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
SuperSport
Results
Sat 23 Mar 24
Dragons
Dragons 10
Bulls
Bulls 31
Sat 23 Mar 24
Zebre
Zebre 7
Leinster
Leinster 31
Sat 23 Mar 24
Connacht
Connacht 14
Lions
Lions 38
Logs
Team
P
W
PTS
Team Logo
1. Leinster
12
10
49
Team Logo
2. Vodacom Bulls
12
9
45
Team Logo
3. Glasgow Warriors
12
9
44
Team Logo
4. Munster
12
7
39