The pragmatic approach that yielded 34 points in the second half at Ellis Park must be backed, ahead of the headless-chicken strategy that cost the Lions 22 points in the first, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
The Sharks scored four unanswered second-half tries to register a 29-0 win against the Pumas at Kings Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)
The Lions rebounded after trailing by 19 points to beat the Hurricanes 44-29 in the semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
The Crusaders produced a clinical all-round performance to power their way to a 27-13 win over the Chiefs in Saturday’s semi-final in Christchurch. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)
The Hurricanes are set to include hooker Dane Coles and centre Vince Aso in their starting lineup for Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final against the Lions at Ellis Park. (more…)
The Lions can still go on to win this season’s Super Rugby title, but they need to heed the lessons learned from their last two major playoff games, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies still has plenty to prove in terms of his goal-kicking and game management in the big matches, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
Joel Stransky says not playing regular-season matches against New Zealand teams will count against the Lions in their Super Rugby semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. (more…)
Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final between the Lions and Hurricanes in Johannesburg. (more…)
The Lions are expecting to face a confrontational Hurricanes side in Saturday’s semi-final at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)