Brian O'Driscoll hits out at residency rules but says 'world-class' CJ Stander can be Lion heart
9 years ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll thinks CJ Stander is 'exactly' what the Lions need to take on the All Blacks this summer but admits that he isn't a fan of the current three-year residency rule that allowed the South...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow trio to leave at the end of the season Glasgow Warriors can confirm that Gordon Reid, Josh Strauss and Mark Bennett will leave the club at the end of the season. "Although...
All Blacks’ slow starts make Lions favourites for the first Test
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA few weeks ago I wrote that the first Test of the Lions tour of New Zealand was the tourists’ to lose. My main reason being that the All Blacks are slow starters to their season. To back up my gut...
Whiteley optimistic about SA chances
9 years ago by Super Sport.comEmirates Lions captain Warren Whiteley is bucking the trend, talking about his optimism for the future both for the Lions and the Springboks.
'Farrell for Lions skipper'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWill Greenwood says that Owen Farrell is one of the top three players in the world, is as good as Jonny Wilkinson and should be a contender to captain the Lions this summer.
Stormers wing Leolin Zas out for the season
9 years ago by Cape Argus - StormersStormers wing Leolin Zas has been ruled out for a year after injuring his leg in Saturday's warm up game against the Lions at Newlands.
Ross Moriarty praised for England display by James Hook and Phil...
9 years ago by Gloucestershire EchoRoss Moriarty's display against England was mightily impressive with current and former Gloucester stars singing his praises.James Hook and Phil Vickery appeared on BBC Wales' Scrum V and heaped plaudits...
#StarPerformers - France v Scotland
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCamille Lopez Finally the French backroom seem to have decided on their best out-half and the Clermont man really has nailed down his position as one of the first names on the team sheet. He has taken...
#SuperRugby: Lions ready to roar
9 years ago by iol.co.zaNow to tweak, correct and fix. That’s what the Lions will be doing in the next two weeks as they prepare themselves for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
De Klerk and Jantjies glad to be 'home'
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThey were the heartbeat of the Lions a year ago, but that will mean nothing when the 2017 Super Rugby season starts, says Jacques van der Westhuyzen.
