Whiteley cleared to lead Lions
1 decade ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Warren Whiteley has been cleared to lead Lions in their first ever home Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Crusaders on Saturday.
Everything is in the Lions’ favour
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe moment of truth has arrived for an Emirates Lions team that because of coach Johan Ackermann’s decision to rest the starting side in the last round of the regular season has everything in its favour.
All Black duo back for Crusaders
1 decade ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to his matchday 23 for their quarterfinal clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Ackermann's fear of expectation
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEmirates Lions coach Johan Ackermann may have conquered so much with his team throughout the 2016 season, but as the team embark on their first playoff in Vodacom Super Rugby, one fear still nags at him.
Tom Youngs will be an outstanding captain for Leicester Tigers,...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThere are unlikely to be any surprises when Tom Youngs takes the helm as Leicester Tigers' new club captain.Tigers announced this week that the England and British and Irish Lions hooker takes over from...
Ackermann and the rise of the Lions
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWhen the Emirates Lions take the field for their first Vodacom Super Rugby playoff match this weekend, they will have established a whole new direction for South African rugby to move in.
Super Rugby - The great divide
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the conclusion of the group stages of Super Rugby, we have the chance to look at the out and out strength coming from New Zealand, showing how they grow from strength to strength. The New Zealand...
Lions blueprint not a 'copy and paste'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jan de Koning chatted, exclusively, with Lions assistant coach Swys de Bruin about the team's extraordinary journey over the last four years.
Saracens 2016 signings and players out
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens has made six signings this year so far, from international duos to a Springbok legend bringing their skills into the Premiership club. The side has also witnessed a number of players...
Could Whiteley make a surprise return?
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEmirates Lions captain Warren Whiteley could make a spectacular return to action for his side in this week’s Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Crusaders if the Johannesburg side are to be...
