Lions

The Lions and Griquas will both be searching for their first victory of Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked this weekend. Check out the team sheets ahead of Friday’s clash at Ellis Park. (more…)

Lions coach: Players are in a good mental space

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has confirmed that it’s not required of his team to undergo another round of testing before their match against Griquas at Ellis Park on Friday.

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies against the Sharks

Lions welcome back big guns

The return of captain Elton Jantjies is one of several changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their match against Griquas at Ellis Park on Friday.

Cheetahs boss calls for advanced notice

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says it is understandable that the game against the Lions was called off, but has questioned the late notice of the decision.

SA Rugby to review protocols amid Lions Covid-19 spike

CEO Jurie Roux says SA Rugby will review its precautionary Covid-19 protocols after two more Lions players tested positive for the virus on Saturday.

How Fourie du Preez was nearly a Lions player

Springbok legend Fourie du Preez has detailed how Loffie Eloff relieved him of his contractual obligations to the Lions in order to allow him to pursue a career at the Vodacom Bulls .

Check out the full match-day squad lists for the Lions, Cheetahs, Vodacom Bulls and Sharks ahead of Saturday’s round three Super Rugby Unlocked matches. (more…)

Highlights: Stormers claim scrappy win

Second half tries from Rikus Pretorius and Dan du Plessis helped the Stormers begin their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign with a win over the Lions at Newlands.

Stormers fightback stuns Lions

The Stormers opened their Super Rugby Unlocked campaign with a come-from-behind 23-17 victory over the Lions at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.