Jaco Kriel has not signed for English club Gloucester and remains committed to the Lions for Super Rugby. Kriel’s sports management agency, In Touch Sports, refuted reports that the flanker has signed for Gloucester, a team coached by former Lions coach Johan Ackermann. Kriel has only played 11 Tests for the Boks, and therefore would not meet the 30-cap eligibility… Read more →
The Lions have revealed their home and away jerseys for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament.
A comprehensive list of Super Rugby player transfers ahead the 2018 season.
A list of the current transfers for the 2018 Super Rugby sides. Jaguares IN Thomas Cubelli (Brumbies) Out Christian Bartolioni (SA XV Charente) Ramiro Herrera (Stade Francias) Brumbies In Mees Erasmus (Perth Spirit) Folau Fainga’a (NSW Country Eagles) Richie Arnold (Western Force) Darcy Swain (Canberra Vikings) Lachlan McCaffrey (Leicester Tigers) David Pocock (return from sabbatical) Isi Naisarani (Western Force) Matt… Read more →
South African prop Justin Ackerman is set to join French club Montpellier in order to provide cover for the injured Antoine Guillamon. Guillamon is set to be sidelined for an extended period after undergoing a groin operation, which has created an opportunity for Ackermann, who has previously played for Western Province, the Golden Lions and the Kings. The 25-year-old could even… Read more →
Malcolm Marx has been nominated for three SA Rugby Awards, including Player of the Year. The Springbok and Lions hooker is also in line to win the Young Player and Super Rugby Player of the Year awards. Marx’s fellow-nominees for SA Rugby Player of the Year are Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Jaco Kriel and Jan Serfontein. The four… Read more →
JP Ferreira has not been included in the Lions’ coaching team for the 2018 season. The Lions announced their coaching structure for next year and as expected Swys de Bruin has been confirmed as Johan Ackermann’s replacement as head coach of the Super Rugby side. De Bruin will be assisted by Phillip Lemmer, who has been named as defence coach,… Read more →
Springbok front rowers Malcolm Marx and Ruan Dreyer have been named in the Golden Lions’ starting XV for Saturday’s semi-final against Western Province at Newlands.
Golden Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli has denied reports that the union is set to sign Bulls scrumhalf Rudy Paige.
The Lions scored five tries in their 44-17 win at Ellis Park.
