Lions

Wellington Rugby appoint new coaches for Lions and Pride

The Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) are thrilled to announce the appointments of Alando Soakai and Fusi Feaunati, as the new Wellington Lions Head Coach, and Wellington Pride Head Coach, for the...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 5/7

Italian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 4/7

Italian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 2/7

Crowds on the rise What about attendances? Well, the figures show they are up on the corresponding period last season. There’s also been a steady rise as the campaign has progressed, with the last...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Lions v Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions

Nathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup.   The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...

Match Preview: Farrell: Connacht Rugby will be tough test

After their convincing loss at Vodacom Bulls in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup, Saracens know they have to beat Connacht Rugby at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday to keep alive their bid for a fourth...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Perpignan v Lions

Hendrikse powers Lions to opening win over USAP

Fly-half Jordan Hendrikse kicked 23 points as Emirates Lions opened their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign with a convincing 28-12 win at USAP. The South African side, who reached last year’s...

Jordan Hendrikse slots a penalty from inside his own half

Lions strike first through Jordan Hendrikse 🦁 @LionsRugbyCo score the first #ChallengeCupRugby points of the day as @JordanHendrikse nails a kick from 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒘𝒏...