Preview: Lions vs Jaguares
Aphiwe Dyantyi races away from the Jaguares defence

Preview: Lions vs Jaguares

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the Super Rugby quarter-final clash between the Lions and the Jaguares in Johannesburg on Saturday. (more…)

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De Bruin: Lions in high spirits
Warren Whiteley against the Bulls

De Bruin: Lions in high spirits

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says the presence of influential fit-again Springboks such as Warren Whiteley and Malcolm Marx has helped strengthen the ‘spine’ of the team, writes CRAIG LEWIS.   (more…)

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Lions hit back to clinch SA conference
Lions wing Ruan Combrinck scored two tries

Lions hit back to clinch SA conference

The Lions overturned a 12-point deficit to down the Bulls 38-12 in Johannesburg and finish second in the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Lineout giants loom large for Bulls
Franco Mostert wins a lineout for the Lions

Lineout giants loom large for Bulls

The trendsetting Lions would do well to utilise their lineout strengths in the crucial game against the Bulls and in the playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Silver lining to Super Rugby struggles
The Bulls and Stormers have failed to make the playoffs this year

Silver lining to Super Rugby struggles

The Lions’ progression as possibly the only South African side to qualify for the Super Rugby playoffs could be a blessing in disguise for the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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