Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Masaga scores three tries as Chiefs trump Kings
Mar 15, 2013 15:56 EDT
Former All Black Lelia Masaga scored three tries as Waikato Chiefs of New Zealand rounded off a South Africa tour with a 35-24 victory over Southern Kings Friday.
Lambie stars as Sharks grind out victory
Mar 09, 2013 14:51 EST
Patrick Lambie scored all the points for Coastal Sharks as they ground out a 21-12 victory over Southern Kings Saturday in a fiery, try-less Super 15 clash.
Mali collect more Africa Cup bronze
Feb 09, 2013 16:36 EST
Mali finished third a second consecutive time at the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Ghana 3-1 Saturday at rain-drenched Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Mali collect more Africa Cup bronze medals
Feb 09, 2013 15:52 EST
Mali finished third a second consecutive time at the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Ghana 3-1 Saturday at rain-drenched Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Mali meet Ghana hoping to repeat history
Feb 08, 2013 23:52 EST
Mali hope history is repeated when they face Ghana on Saturday for the bronze medal at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Favourites Ghana enter Burkina's sandy lair
Feb 06, 2013 05:35 EST
Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final may be a gimme for Ghana on paper, but this last-four clash is being played not on paper but on Nelspruit's heavily-criticised sandy pitch and that, Burkina Faso believe, puts them in the driving seat.
Favourites Ghana enter the Stallions' sandy den
Feb 06, 2013 05:18 EST
Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final may be a gimme for Ghana on paper, but this last-four encounter is being played not on paper but on Nelspruit's heavily-criticised sandy pitch and that, Burkina Faso believe, puts them in the driving seat.
Favourites Ghana enter the Stallions' sandy den
Feb 05, 2013 21:34 EST
Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final may be a gimme for Ghana on paper, but this last-four encounter is being played not on paper but on Nelspruit's heavily-criticised sandy pitch and that, Burkina Faso reckon, puts them in the driving seat.
Ghana wary of Niger's physical threat
Jan 27, 2013 21:07 EST
Ghana believe a physical and defensive Niger will pose their biggest challenge yet when the teams clash in a decisive Africa Cup of Nations Group B tie Monday.
Ghana banish penalty blues, Niger get first point
Jan 24, 2013 16:42 EST
Ghana put a series of penalty heartaches behind them, Mali seethed over a controversial decision, Niger collected their first point and DR Congo disappointed Thursday in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghana top Group B after beating Mali
Jan 24, 2013 13:10 EST
Four-time champions Ghana defeated Mali 1-0 Thursday to shoot to the top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations.
DR Congo storm back to hold Ghana
Jan 20, 2013 13:03 EST
Favoured Ghana were held to a 2-2 draw by fighting DR Congo Sunday in the opening Group B match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Niger seek end to Africa Cup losing streak
Jan 19, 2013 21:04 EST
Niger hope their fortunes change at the Africa Cup of Nations Sunday as they aim to end a losing streak in the competition when they face Mali at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
South Africa, Portugal on track for Sevens title
Dec 08, 2012 15:59 EST
South Africa and surprise side Portugal both swept their three group matches to comfortably reach the IRB Sevens World Series quarter-finals on Saturday.
New Zealand target rugby Sevens record
Dec 07, 2012 21:07 EST
New Zealand can become the first team to win the same leg of the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series for a fourth consecutive time when the South African round takes place in Port Elizabeth.
Kings replace Lions in rugby Super 15
Aug 16, 2012 11:07 EDT
Southern Kings will replace Golden Lions as one of five South African franchises in the 2013 Super 15, it was announced Thursday.
Ace goal kicker Steyn is struggling, admits Meyer
Jun 24, 2012 03:00 EDT
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer is worried about the poor form of fly-half Morne Steyn before the August kick-off of the new Rugby Championship.
South Africa, England draw in final three-Test match
Jun 23, 2012 21:26 EDT
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer is worried about the poor form of fly-half Morne Steyn before the August kick-off of the new Rugby Championship.
Farrell fluffs chance to snatch victory for England
Jun 23, 2012 13:25 EDT
Replacement fly-half Owen Farrell fluffed a stoppage-time drop goal attempt as England drew 14-14 with South Africa Saturday in the final game of a three-Test series.
Lots at stake for Springboks, England in dead rubber
Jun 22, 2012 21:23 EDT
There is plenty to play for when South Africa and England clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Saturday even though the third and final Test is a dead rubber.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Location | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°56′16″S 25°35′56″E / 33.93778°S 25.59889°ECoordinates: 33°56′16″S 25°35′56″E / 33.93778°S 25.59889°E |
| Broke ground | 2007 |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Owner | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality |
| Operator | Access Facilities and Leisure Management (Pty) Limited |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction cost | R 1.1 Billion |
| Architect | Architectural Design Associates(Pty)Ltd & Dominic Bonnesse Architects cc |
| Capacity | 46,500 |
| Tenants | |
| Bay United and Southern Kings both proposed | |
