Sharks rise after rivals tumble
Sharks lock Stephan Lewies wins the lineout ball

Sharks rise after rivals tumble

The Sharks have moved up to second place in the South African conference rankings, while the Stormers have dropped down to fourth, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Blues comeback floors Lions
Sonny Bill Williams on the run

Blues comeback floors Lions

Murphy Taramai scored an 80th-minute try to hand the Blues a thrilling 38-35 comeback win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday evening. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Mostert stays at flank
Franco Mostert against the Bulls

Mostert stays at flank

Lions coach Swys de Bruin has named an unchanged starting lineup for their game against the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday. After his experiment with Franco Mostert at blindside…

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Lions’ claws still sharp
The Lions' pack overpowers the Bulls

Lions’ claws still sharp

The Lions have made an emphatic statement at the start of this season that suggests they will be genuine title contenders once again, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Coetzee wary of Blues
Andries Coetzee

Coetzee wary of Blues

Fullback Andries Coetzee says the Lions are up for the challenge of facing their first New Zealand opponent this year when they host the Blues on Saturday. (more…)

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Kriel set to miss another six months
Jaco Kriel before his first operation

Kriel set to miss another six months

Jaco Kriel will be sidelined for a further six months as he is set to undergo a second shoulder operation after the initial corrective surgery was unsuccessful. (more…)

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Lions maul Bulls at Loftus
Ruan Dreyer scores off the back of a Lions maul

Lions maul Bulls at Loftus

The Lions used their set piece and maul to devastating effect in their 49-35 bonus-point win over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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