The Lions needed a late penalty goal to book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals, while the Stormers were knocked out by a more accurate Chiefs side at home, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
Justin van Staden scored 18 points as the Pumas clinched a 43-36 bonus-point win against the Golden Lions in Nelspruit on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)
Powerful prop Thomas du Toit says the Sharks will look to produce a well-structured, high-intensity performance in Saturday’s quarter-final against the Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
The Lions’ exceptional first-phase stats bode well for the coming clash against the Sharks as well as the possible later match-ups against the Hurricanes and Crusaders, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
CRAIG LEWIS picks a form South African XV based on performances in round 17 of Super Rugby. (more…)
The Lions have the defensive tools – and more importantly, the home advantage – to win three playoff matches and ultimately a first Super Rugby crown, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Lions finished the regular season at the top of the overall standings, while the Bulls ended their campaign at the bottom of the South African pile, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Lions beat the Sharks 27-10 in Durban on Saturday to finish first in the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
The Hurricanes beat the Crusaders 31-22 in Wellington on Saturday to leave the Lions with an opportunity to finish at the top of the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
Lions coach Johan Ackermann has confirmed that Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Jaco van der Walt and Robbie Coetzee are available for Saturday’s game against the Sharks in Durban. (more…)