Three game-defining areas for Lions

CRAIG LEWIS looks at three key areas for the Lions to focus on in order to stand any chance of causing an upset in Saturday’s final against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Ledesma confirmed as Pumas coach

Mario Ledesma has replaced Daniel Hourcade as Argentina head coach ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Habana: Overseas players key for Boks

Bryan Habana has emphasised the importance of the Springboks’ overseas based-players.

Kolisi scoops Laureus award

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has won the Laureus Sports Moment of the Month award for July.

Swys committed to Lions

Swys de Bruin insists he will honour his Lions contract, which expires at the end of next year’s Super Rugby campaign. 

Hansen: Crusaders will have to earn win

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says there is no guarantee the Crusaders will beat the Lions in the Super Rugby final in Christchurch on Saturday.

Lions out to ‘enjoy themselves’

Elton Jantjies will be aiming to embrace his decision-making responsibilities in the final against the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five key battles in Christchurch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the players and battles that will shape the outcome of the Super Rugby final between the Crusaders and Lions in Christchurch.

Top 20 schools rankings (1 August)

Transvalia have dropped three places to ninth in the Rugby365 rankings after their one-point Virseker Cup loss to Menlopark.

Paarl Gim expect ‘motivated’ Boishaai

Paarl Gimnasium coach Pieter Rossouw says Paarl Boys’ High will start Saturday’s derby at the Faure Street Stadium as favourites. DYLAN JACK reports.