The Scots are in town

The Scots are in town for Saturday's rugby Test match against the Springboks. As the week goes on the atmosphere in town will build up more and more until kickoff on Saturday afternoon at 5pm. Go Bokke!

Sell out crowd

The Southern Kings are back in town after their four match New Zealand and Australia Super Rugby away leg and on Saturday (20 April) evening takes on the three time champions Bulls in front of a sell out Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The picture was taken at their second home game against the Sharks which was … Continue reading Sell out crowd →

Night time stadium

Today is a historic day in Port Elizabeth. The Southern Kings are making their (very controversial)Super Rugby debut against the Western Force in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tonight. A capacity crowd is expected and let's hope the boys don't disappoint in front of their home supporters.

Stadium pest control

Did you know that the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth is the only poison free stadium in the world? From the outset the stadium has worked hand in hand with the Urban Raptor Project to fight the potential problems of feral pigeons, crows, rats and insects in a natural way. Trained falcons have … Continue reading Stadium pest control →

Night time in the stadium

Attending The Wine Show at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium I had the opportunity to peek inside the stadium at the field without the flood lights being on. Calm before the Springboks take on England in a rugby test on 23 June.

Celebrations

Celebrations as the All Blacks receive the trophee as winners of the South African leg of the IRB 7's World Series in Port Elizabeth.Another reason to celebrate is the fact that today is Port Elizabeth Daily Photo's 1500th post and thus my 1000th post since taking over the blog from Max and Sue. This comes shortly after I … Continue reading Celebrations →

Running out for the final

The Blitzbokke (South Africa) and the All Blacks (New Zealand) takes the field for the start of the final of the South African leg of the IRB 7's World Series in Port Elizabeth. The crowd went mad every time the Boks touched the ball and I think most people were on their feet for just … Continue reading Running out for the final →

IRB 7’s action

On Friday and Saturday (9 and 10 December 2011) the South African leg of the IRB 7's World Series took place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the first time. Getting the 7's to the city was a big scoop and the action on and off the field didn't disappoint. The event truly lived … Continue reading IRB 7’s action →

Stormy stadium skies

On Thursday it was announced that the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium right here in Port Elizabeth will be hosting the third rugby test between the Springboks and England on 23 June 2012. Stunning news for the city, especially after the very successful Tri-Nations match that was hosted here in August. Port Elizabeth has showed SA Rugby … Continue reading Stormy stadium skies →

Big Walk for cancer

We headed down to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this morning for the annual Discovery Health Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer along with about 7000 other people. It may not sound like fun having to get up between 5 and 6am to leave home just after 6 for a 7am start, but the weather … Continue reading Big Walk for cancer →