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CJ Velleman in action for the Southern Kings during a PRO14 match against Leinster at Nelson Mandela University Stadium on 4 November 2018. Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images Southern Kings players are desperate to see some live rugby action.Star flanker CJ Velleman has even opted to play for Griquas for free.Director of rugby Robbie Kempson says he's…

MASON — A Kings Island employee has tested positive for COVID-19, park officials told this news outlet today. “The affected associate was screened, as per usual, prior to park opening,” said Kings Island spokesman Chad Showalter. “In accord with CDC guidelines, our associate and guest screening procedures and contact tracing protocols along with social distancing and proper…

Hawies Fourie. (Gallo Images) The Cheetahs are doubtful that they and the Kings will kick-start local rugby again towards the end of August with two PRO14 derbies as SA Rugby still needs approval from government to resume non-contact training.The cross-continental tournament's abbreviated format for the current season would mean that the Cheetahs couldn't make the…

Rory Duncan (Gallo Images) Embattled Eastern Cape franchise, the Southern Kings, are courting former Worcester and Cheetahs coach Rory Duncan and offered to pay him more than R2 million per year despite running into financial trouble in April.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021Last week the Kings needed…

Loyiso Dotwana (Gallo Images) Alarm bells are starting to sound regarding the governance of South Africa's prized sixth franchise, the Southern Kings.After 10 excruciating days without pay, Kings players, staff and coaches were finally paid salaries late on Tuesday but questions linger whether the PRO14 side will remain solvent, especially in the aftermath of the…