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Kings

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Super Rugby draw released

Super Rugby draw released

The draw for 2015's Super Rugby season has been released, with defending champions the Waratahs hosting Western Force in Round 1.

Kings turn to CJ van der Linde

Kings turn to CJ van der Linde

EP Kings coach Carlos Spencer is hoping experienced Springbok prop CJ van der Linde will bring some stability to their set-pieces.

Whitehead worry for Kings

Whitehead worry for Kings

The EP Kings are sweating over the availability of centre Tim Whitehead for their Currie Cup clash against the Golden Lions.

Ndungane double defeats Kings

Ndungane double defeats Kings

The Bulls bounced back for their first win in this year's Currie Cup competition with a 30-25 victory over the Kings at Loftus.

Petersen heading to Cheetahs

Petersen heading to Cheetahs

The Cheetahs they have signed Southern Kings and SA U20 wing Sergeal Petersen for next year's Super Rugby tournament.

More Kings News

  • Afeaki backs Singapore for SR spot
  • Bulls snap up three more Kings
  • Kings set for Currie Cup promotion
  • Super Rugby expansion on the cards
  • Kings lose Vergallo
  • Venter heading to the Cheetahs
  • SA to have six Super Rugby franchises
  • Bulls confirm Murray arrival
  • Victory not enough for Kings ReportVictory not enough for Kings
  • Sharks snap up Kings' Marais
  • Preview: Lions v Kings PreviewPreview: Lions v Kings
  • Bulls sign Kings star Engelbrecht
  • Lions win first leg in PE ReportLions win first leg in PE
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Year
  • Preview: Kings v Lions PreviewPreview: Kings v Lions
  • Murray's move to Bulls confirmed
  • Ten-try Sharks end strongly ReportTen-try Sharks end strongly
  • It is an absolute disgrace - Solomons
  • Preview: Sharks v Kings PreviewPreview: Sharks v Kings
  • Fourie double sinks Kings ReportFourie double sinks Kings
  • Preview: Kings v Stormers PreviewPreview: Kings v Stormers
  • Tank's Predictions
  • Bulls trample Kings ReportBulls trample Kings
  • Lions change two for Kings
  • Solomons defends Edinburgh move
  • Preview: Bulls v Kings PreviewPreview: Bulls v Kings
  • No complacency from the Lions
  • Kings recall Murray
  • Stormers grind past Kings ReportStormers grind past Kings
  • Edinburgh name Solomons as coach
  • Preview: Stormers v Kings PreviewPreview: Stormers v Kings
  • Berry to ref Ellis Park showdown
  • Cheetahs bag bonus in PE ReportCheetahs bag bonus in PE
  • Catrakilis to miss Ellis Park showdown
  • Preview: Kings v Cheetahs PreviewPreview: Kings v Cheetahs
  • Lions eager for home advantage
  • Kings rule over Highlanders ReportKings rule over Highlanders
  • Preview: Kings v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Kings v Highlanders
  • Kings relishing Lions challenge
  • Rampant Waratahs put 70 past Kings ReportRampant Waratahs put 70 past Kings
  • Preview: Kings v Waratahs PreviewPreview: Kings v Waratahs
  • Lions use Rocky, Kings pick Eminem
  • Preview: Cheetahs v Kings PreviewPreview: Cheetahs v Kings
  • Nell leads strong-looking Kings
  • Bulls go third after nilling Kings ReportBulls go third after nilling Kings
  • No clarity on Catrakilis' future
  • Preview: Kings v Bulls PreviewPreview: Kings v Bulls
  • Returning trio start for Lions
  • Catrakilis drop seals win for Kings ReportCatrakilis drop seals win for Kings
  • Strauss playoff injury blow
  • Preview: Rebels v Kings PreviewPreview: Rebels v Kings
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 20
  • Watson to miss Stormers clash
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Predictions: Super Rugby, Round 20
  • Kings suffer injury setback
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 15
  • Super Rugby set to expand in 2016
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Kings make one change
  • Kings make 12 changes for Sharks
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 13
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 19
  • Watson bows to Kings fans
  • Predictions: Super Rugby, Round 13
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Tank's Predictions
  • Watson to start for Kings
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 12
  • Same again for Kings
  • Engelbrecht injury blow for Kings
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 18
  • Tipster: Lions and Super Rugby
  • Kings "absolutely outclassed"
  • Predictions: Super Rugby, Round 12
  • Tank's Predictions
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Petersen back for Kings
  • Six months out for Watson
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 11
  • Kings and assistant coach part ways
  • Drotské warns his Cheetahs
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 16
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Watson benched by Kings
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 10
  • Kings must bounce back - Watson
  • Bulls wary of passionate Kings
  • Kings lose Petersen for Bulls clash
  • Southern Kings Fixtures

Special Feature

Special Feature Image

Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

In pics: Super Rugby Saturday

The best images from Dunedin and Brisbane, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.

Kings photo galleries home

Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.