Lions

Belfast holds key to Emirates Lions hot streak

After a rough start to the season, the unheralded Emirates Lions have rediscovered their roar and are licking their lips at the prospect of returning to South Africa with the prize scalp of Ulster in Belfast.   Winless...

British Irish & Lions announce strategic partnership with Premiership rugby and United Rugby Championship

The British & Irish Lions have today announced the formation of a historic partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia. The strategic...

Disciplinary Decision - Taine Basham

The Disciplinary process related to Taine Basham's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Leinster on Sunday, November 12 has resulted in a four game suspension. After an act...

STARTS FOR NTLABAKANYE, ALBERTS IN LIONS’ FINAL TOUR MATCH IN BELFAST

The Emirates Lions face Irish outfit Ulster for their final tour match in Round 5 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off is at 21:35 (SA time) on Friday evening at Kingspan Stadium. Fresh...

Sharks look to turn URC fortunes around at home

The Sharks are back in Durban this week with the sole aim to get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign back on track, while the other three South African franchises are nearing the end of their...

Benetton's Riera undergoes successful surgery

Earlier today Benetton Rugby's medical staff released the following update on the physical condition of Agentinian centre Joaquin Riera. The green and white midfielder sustained an injury during...

United Rugby Championship Match Officials and Broadcasters for Round 5

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17   Edinburgh...

United Rugby Championship Round 4 Wrap-Up

Tears of joy amid double delight   What a weekend for Italian rugby!First, Zebre Parma ended their 22-match losing run in the BKT URC with a 12-10 win over the Hollywoodbets Sharks on a night of...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Scarlets v Lions

Scarlets suffer late heartbreak

Scarlets suffered a heartbreaking late defeat to Emirates Lions in a nail-biting BKT United Rugby Championship clash at Parc y Scarlets. With just two minutes left on the clock, a charged down kick saw...