Whiteley’s career in the balance

Lions captain Warren Whiteley faces a tough decision about his playing career after being ruled out for the entire 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Montpellier bid farewell to Du Plessis

French Top 14 giants Montpellier have confirmed prop Jannie du Plessis will leave the club after being heavily linked with a move to the Lions.

Jannie linked with Lions move

Veteran prop Jannie du Plessis is reportedly set for a stunning return to South Africa to play for the Lions in Super Rugby.

Van Rooyen to head up Lions in Super Rugby

Ivan van Rooyen has been appointed as Lions head coach for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Orie joins Ospreys on short-term deal

The Ospreys have announced the loan signing of Springbok and Lions lock Marvin Orie on a short-term deal until December.

Swys joins Kings coaching ranks

The Kings have confirmed the appointment of former Lions coach Swys de Bruin for the duration of the Pro14 season.

De Bruin departs Lions

The Lions have announced that head coach Swys de Bruin will leave the union on mutual terms after seven years in Johannesburg.

Redelinghuys has renewed perspective

Former Bok prop Julian Redelinghuys’ life changed when he suffered a serious neck injury in a 2016 Currie Cup game. This is the story of how his career crumbled and how his life was rebuilt. Interview by RYAN VREDE.

Lions targeting complete performance in final

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his side will look to put together an 80-minute performance in the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs on Saturday.

Smith to start for Lions

Dylan Smith will start after the Lions have made one injury-enforced change to their starting lineup for the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs.