Pienaar to wing it again for Lions
Stean Pienaar returns to the right wing for the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton at Ellis Park.
South Africa ‘a major player’ in the URC
South Africa’s arrival in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has only made the tournament stronger and the four local teams could be challenging Leinster for the title in the next couple of years, according to Irish rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley.
Sharks scrumhalf completes Lions move
The Lions have completed the signing of Sharks scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba on a three-year contract.
Highlights: Connacht add Lions to SA scalps
Connacht made it three wins from three matches against South African opponents this season after holding on to narrowly beat the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Connacht end Lions’ unbeaten home run
A late Jack Carty penalty for Connacht denied the Lions a share of the spoils and snap a four-game winning run for the Joburgers at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.
Burger back for hungry Lions
Skipper Burger Odendaal returns to face Connacht at Ellis Park on Saturday as the Lions aim to maintain an unbeaten record against foreign opponents this season.
Bolton wary of improving Lions on return to SA
South African-born Connacht centre Shayne Bolton is hoping to be given a chance to weave his magic when the Irish side takes on the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
State of the URC: SA sides push on to playoffs
The Stormers and Sharks will look to firm up their prospects of reaching the playoffs when the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes this week.
Highlights: Griquas stretch Lions’ slump to eight in a row
Griquas absorbed two yellow cards and scored a late try to edge the Lions in a tight Currie Cup clash at Wits Rugby Stadium on Thursday.
Griquas rip out Lions’ hearts at the death
Griquas replacement Ashlon Davids scored a match-winning try on the final whistle to deny the Lions a first victory in the Currie Cup this season on Thursday in Johannesburg.
