Rookie replaces Whiteley at No 8
Len Massyn in action for the Lions in the Currie Cup

Rookie replaces Whiteley at No 8

Eighthman Len Massyn will make his Super Rugby debut in Saturday’s match between the Lions and Sunwolves at Ellis Park. (more…)

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Kwagga to focus on fifteens
Kwagga Smith scores for the Blitzboks

Kwagga to focus on fifteens

Kwagga Smith has put his sevens career on hold in order to pursue his ambition to play for the Springboks. Smith played for the Blitzboks in the first four tournaments…

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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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