#Throwback Thursday: Transvaal dominate with great tries in 1993
9 years ago by Rugby DumpAhead of this coming weekend's Super Rugby final, here is a quick look back at when the Lions (then Transvaal) were in their heyday. They won the inaugural Super 10 title in 1993, and in the same year,...
Dwayne Sweeney named Waikato captain
9 years ago by Waikato RugbyDwayne Sweeney will captain Waikato for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup campaign. Sweeney returned to his home province this year and signed a two-year deal in May, after four seasons in Japan...
All eyes on Jaco Peyper after controversial Beauden Barrett yellow card
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThis weekend's Super Rugby final is set to be a thriller and like any other high profile sporting event, it has already attracted some criticism and controversy. Chief among the criticism is the perceived...
Super Rugby tipping: The final
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAnd then there were two. The best teams throughout the season will meet the first time for the season, and with the ultimate prize at stake. The Lions will be looking to claim their maiden Super Rugby...
The Lions are breaking the South African mould, but the ‘lucky’ 13 position looms as a problem
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auMost winners, both in sport and outside it, reach the point where they have to break the mould or even the rules in order to attain their objective. Johan Ackermann’s Lions are no different. SARU...
Super Rugby final match officials confirmed
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has announced the match official appointments for the Super Rugby final on Saturday 5 August at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, between the Lions and Crusaders #LIOvCRU. The match referee...
Ardie Savea huge hit on Elton Jantjies raises concerns
9 years ago by Rugby DumpLions playmaker Elton Jantjies was on the receiving end of this massive hit during the final minutes of the Super Rugby Semi-Final match between the Lions and Hurricanes. The menacing Hurricanes forward...
Incredible Lions comeback to beat Hurricanes and reach Super Rugby final
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Lions came back from 22-3 down to beat the 2016 champions 49-29 at Ellis Park on Saturday. Momentum shifted to the homeside, and then a yellow card to Beauden Barrett proved costly for the visitors....
Disciplinary update: Sonny Bill Williams
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn independent committee has been appointed to hear tomorrow's appeal by the New Zealand centre against the matches counting towards his four-week suspension for dangerous charging. New Zealand...
Leigh Halfpenny Set To Join PRO12 Champions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to The Times, Leigh Halfpenny is set to join West-Wales region Scarlets on a deal partly funded by the Welsh Rugby Union. The British & Irish Lions full-back was rather surprisingly...
