Lions

SA teams' rude awakening in Europe

The four South African sides in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship were given a baptism of fire on the opening weekend of the new competition, with only the Emirates Lions getting a victory in the Northern...

Nienaber, Kolisi applaud Bok effort in Townsville

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi applauded the effort of their team in Saturday's Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks and said the result could have...

URC2020/21: Emirates Lions after their 38-26 win over Zebre in round one

Gearing up for the 100th All Blacks vs Springboks Test

There are few moments more cherished in the game of rugby than those immediately preceding the shrill blast of a whistle heralding a contest between the Springboks and All Blacks. Whether in the cold,...

How The URC Shields & Champions Cup Qualification Works

The regional pools that form part of the United Rugby Championship format will be known as ‘Shields’ and the winners of each will presented with a shield trophy at the end of the season.   The...

Lions press conference. Wandisile Simelane and Jaque Fourie

Eddie Jones confirms England exit after 2023 World Cup

England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed that he intends to leave his role after the 2023 World Cup in France.     After naming England's 45-man training squad, Jones was asked whether...

Jonathan Davies to lead Scarlets into 2021-22 URC campaign

Wales international and British & Irish Lion Jonathan Davies will captain the Scarlets for the 2021-22 season.   Davies has played 170 matches for the Scarlets since making his debut in 2006...

Looking ahead to the weekend's Rugby Championship action

Another feast of Southern Hemisphere is on the horizon with repeats of last weekend’s match-ups as Los Pumas meet the All Blacks and the wounded Springboks do battle with Dave Rennie’s Wallabies.    The...

Lions name 33-man squad for URC

The Lions have announced a 33-man squad for the upcoming United Rugby Championship.     The Johannesburg-based side face the Italian outfit of Zebre in their opening clash and head coach...