Banned Dyantyi a special talent lost

Without making an ill-informed judgement on guilt or intent, Aphiwe Dyantyi’s four-year ban is a cautionary outcome for one of the most prodigiously talented backline players, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Dyantyi’s doping case timeline

SA Rugby magazine takes a look at the timeline of Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi’s banned substance case, from when the news broke up until the outcome of the hearing.

Lions roar past Cheetahs

Andre Warner scored two tries as the Lions cruised to a 39-23 bonus-point win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Currie Cup teams (Round 3)

Check out the match-day squads for round three of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls in Durban.

Du Plessis back to anchor Lions scrum

Jannie du Plessis will make his first start of the season in the Lions’ Currie Cup clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

‘Players must plan for life after rugby’

Lions wing Jamba Ulengo believes it is crucial for players to continue driving the conversation around the importance of planning for life after rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Currie Cup Team of the Week (Round 2)

DYLAN JACK identifies the standout South African players based on performances in the second round of the Currie Cup.

Lions coach lauds big kicking Swanepoel

Ivan van Rooyen has credited fullback Tiaan Swanepoel’s excellent goal-kicking performance as the catalyst for the Lions’ 22-19 comeback win over Western Province on Saturday.

Lions snatch late win over Province

Fullback Tiaan Swanepoel kicked four penalties to see the Lions claim a last-gasp 22-19 victory over Western Province at Ellis Park on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lions tweak lineup for WP showdown

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to the starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Western Province at Ellis Park.