Lions

Lions coach Van Rooyen heaps praise on match-winner Sanele Nohamba

Though he gave credit to the entire team in their 29-25 United Rugby Championship (URC) win over the Bulls on Saturday at Loftus, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made special mention of Sanele Nohamba.  The...

Close encounters in South African URC derbies

The DHL Stormers all but secured the South African Shield with a tense victory in Cape Town on Saturday, while the Emirates Lions kept their Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff hopes alive in Pretoria...

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URC: Round 15 Match Official Announcement

The appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 15 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma Scotstoun...

Stormers want to keep ruthless instinct against Sharks in URC

Despite the Sharks' recent struggles, coach Rito Hlungwani believes that they are a good side that could come right at any moment. The Stormers want to continue their ruthless form against South...

Pressure rises for South African sides in URC

The pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...

Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver

SA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at...

Joe Marler recommits to Harlequins

Harlequins has announced that iconic prop Joe Marler has signed a new deal with the Club.   A homegrown Harlequins Academy product, since making his debut during the 2009/10 season, the 32-year-old...

Tim Cardall to join Newcastle Falcons

Melbourne Rebels lock Tim Cardall will join Newcastle Falcons this summer on a two-year deal.   The 26-year-old Englishman is currently playing in Super Rugby for the Australian franchise, having...

Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes

The Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...