Cheetahs, Lions Bulls and WP reach semis
1 decade ago by Currie Cup NewsThe Sharks lost their do-or-die encounter against the Lions, while WP slotted over a late penalty goal to book their place in the semi-finals.
Lions, Cheetahs, Bulls, WP in playoffs
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Toyota Free State Cheetahs will host the Xerox Golden Lions and the Vodacom Blue Bulls will meet DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup Premier Division semifinals.
Second half surge secures semi spot for Lions
1 decade ago by Currie Cup NewsThe Lions scored three second-half tries and 28 points to secure their place in this year’s Currie Cup semi-finals, keeping alive their dream of defending their title.
'Every time Johnny gets in the ugly zone, he always nails it on match day'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLast Friday night, the RDS welcomed the Johnny Sexton they know and love back to the Leinster jersey, and the Lions No 10 delivered by nailing all of his kicks at goal and adding a try for good measure.
Lions keep title defence alive
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Xerox Golden Lions kept their hopes alive of defending their Currie Cup title with a 28-16 victory over the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Friday.
Lions knock Sharks out with second-half rout
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MATCH REPORT: The Lions, with a three-try second-half rout, effectively knocked the Sharks out of Currie Cup play-off race.
Lions book their place in Currie Cup semi-finals
1 decade ago by Currie Cup NewsThe Lions scored all their points in an inspired second half performance to down the Sharks in a do-or-die final round Currie Cup game.
Gethin Jenkins: Cardiff Blues captain signs deal until 2018
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGethin Jenkins signs a new contract with Cardiff Blues until 2018 and the prop refuses to rule out British and Irish Lions hopes.
Red-hot Ryan could well be a Lions bolter
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's a Lions year and with every game that passes it will become more and more clear who the real contenders are for each position.
'Pragmatic' Sharks out to tame Lions
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez knows that his team will have to play some smart rugby to knock over the Golden Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
