Lions cubs battle against 13-man EP

A young Lions team struggled to a 54-24 win over a 13-man EP Elephants side in a turgid stop-start affair in Gqeberha on Wednesday afternoon.

Team news: Straeuli starts for Lions

Ruhan Straeuli has been named to start at No 8 for the Lions in their preparation match against the EP Elephants in Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) on Wednesday afternoon.

Zeilinga targets Ellis Park as next home

Former Cheetahs and Sharks star Fred Zeilinga is conducting a trial at the Lions following his return to South Africa after a stint in Japan.

Bulls dominate nominations for SA Rugby Awards

Duane Vermeulen and Cornal Hendricks are among the 11 Vodacom Bulls players to be nominated for the 2020 SA Rugby Player of the Year awards.

Rainbow Cup: SA teams to be based overseas?

The South African franchises taking part in the Rainbow Cup this year could reportedly be based in either Dublin or Dubai.

Swanepoel boots Lions past Pumas

Tiaan Swanepoel produced a flawless kicking display to guide the Lions to a 32-28 victory over the Pumas in their preparation match at Ellis Park on Friday.

Watch: Van Rooyen explains Lions coaching structures

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has explained how their coaching structures will work during the upcoming preparation series.

Lions cubs to take on Pumas

Lions U21 head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has been handed the reins to take charge of the senior team for their preparation series matches.

Swanepoel set for run at flyhalf

Fresh from signing a new deal with the Lions, Tiaan Swanepoel is set to get a run of games at flyhalf in the preparation matches. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lions trio agree contract extensions

Tiaan Swanepoel is among the three Lions players who have officially put pen to paper on new long-term deals with the franchise.