Lions boss banks on playmakers
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is excited about his options at 9 and 10 as the Joburgers return to South Africa from an unbeaten Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour.
Lions look to next generation to replace lost stars
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says they will be counting on bright young talents such as Henco van Wyk and Emmanuel Tshituka to replace Wandisile Simelane and Vincent Tshituka, who have moved to South African rivals.
Struggling Lions coach turns to Dobbo
Under-fire Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes a chat with Stormers rival John Dobson helps inspire a similar change in fortunes for his struggling Joburg outfit.
Lions opt for split squads in Currie Cup, URC
The Lions have confirmed they will utilise two different squads for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup competitions.
Lions unleash Van der Merwe and Alberts, Swanepoel return
Edwill van der Merwe will make his Lions debut against Cardiff Rugby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Sunday.
Lions coach: Glasgow didn’t beat us
Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen has voiced his frustration at his team’s inability to secure a victory against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.
Solitary change for desperate Lions
Consistency and experience were key factors when Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen named his team for their fourth round Rainbow Cup clash against the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Van Rooyen: Lions loss hurts
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has expressed his disappointment at his side’s disjointed performance that led to a 26-21 Currie Cup semi-final defeat against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
Lions will give it a ‘crack’ against Bulls
Following a thorough review of their previous Jukskei derbies, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his side is better prepared to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-finals.
Lions coach lauds big kicking Swanepoel
Ivan van Rooyen has credited fullback Tiaan Swanepoel’s excellent goal-kicking performance as the catalyst for the Lions’ 22-19 comeback win over Western Province on Saturday.
