Lions

RWC Quarter Finals Announced

The quarter-final draw for Rugby World Cup 2021 was announced on Sunday after a thrilling pool phase final round determined the eight teams who remain in the hunt to lift the coveted trophy in New Zealand     The...

Two URC fixtures postponed due to gastroenteritis

The United Rugby Championship have announced that two fixtures have been postponed due gastroenteritis infections.   Glasgow Warriors, Ulster Rugby, Sharks and Lions will not be in action this...

Kyle Sinckler pens new deal at Bristol Bears

England and British and Irish Lions tighthead Kyle Sinckler has signed a one-year extension to his deal at Bristol Bears, the club has confirmed.   The 52-cap front-row forward, who joined from...

Marvellous Marvin has the Midas Touch

No workload is too big for heavy-duty lock Marvin Orie who is at the heart of the DHL Stormers’ drive to defend their United Rugby Championship title.    An astute lineout operator and...

South African Iron Has Welsh Star Beard Feeling Sharp

Wales captaincy candidate Adam Beard insists there are no easy games in the United Rugby Championship as he prepares for the latest challenge thrown up by the league.     Beard’s Ospreys...

Bulls back sizzling Simelane to unlock doors

The Bulls are embracing dynamo Wandisile Simelane’s talent as an all-rounder to bring the best out of their new signing.   It is telling that since Simelane crossed the Jukskei River this...

LIONS: Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher and fullback Andries Coetzee press conference

The United Rugby Championship Officials And TV Listings For This Weekend

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 6 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21       Benetton...

Supercharged Sithole fueling Lions scrum

Loosehead prop Sti Sithole has taken the long road from Durban to Johannesburg in order to find his place as a superstar scrummager at the Lions.     At their best, the Emirates...

Richardson thriving in deep end of Shark Tank

Swimming with the big fish at the Shark Tank is evolving Dylan Richardson into an apex predator that's worth keeping a close eye on.   The Sharks flanker has seized his chance to impress...