Lions

Warner to lead strengthened Lions against Griquas

Scrumhalf Andre Warner will captain a Lions team that has been boosted by a trio of senior front-rankers in the Currie Cup match against Griquas at Wits University on Thursday.

Bulls bring ex-Lion prop to Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls have boosted their scrum with the acquisition of former Lions loosehead prop Dylan Smith on a long-term deal.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Phepsi Buthelezi of Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 09, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

ICYMI: Ruthless Sharks tame Lions

The Sharks produced a statement performance against the Lions in wet conditions at Kings Park on Saturday with a bonus-point win that lifted them to sixth position in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings.

Lions coach pines for home after hiding

Ivan van Rooyen says his Lions side learned the hard way in Saturday’s defeat in rainy Durban, but it won’t deter them from trying to “take teams’ legs away” back at altitude, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Bosch singing in the rain as Sharks maul Lions

Four tries and a flawless kicking display from Curwin Bosch secured a bonus-point win for the Sharks against the Lions at wet and muddy Kings Park on Saturday evening.

Vincent Tshikaya Tshituka of the Lions challenged by Duane Vermeulen and Trevor Nyakane of the Bulls during the 2021 Rainbow Cup SA match between Lions and Bulls at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 22 May 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Tshituka ‘fighting’ for chance to be a Bok

Vincent Tshituka says every effort is being made to secure his South African citizenship in order to make him eligible for Springbok selection.

Superbru: Thriller in Cape Town, Sharks to tame Lions

The picks are in and the SA Rugby magazine team is split over who will win the north-south derby between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

Galway , Ireland - 26 February 2022; Referee Ben Blain during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at The Sportsground in Galway.

Local URC derbies get overseas referees

Despite the ongoing debate around referee interpretations, the two South African derbies in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday will be handled by overseas match officials.

Old Bok back for another dip in Shark Tank

Jannie du Plessis will add his experience and knowledge of the Sharks to the Lions’ front row for Saturday’s clash against his former team in Durban.

Siya Kolisi and Sharks coach Sean Everitt

Kolisi starts as Sharks tweak pack for Lions clash

Siya Kolisi will return to the starting lineup as Sean Everitt has made just three changes to the Sharks team to face the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.