SA Rugby magazine

Lions edge titanic tussle

An Armand van der Merwe try at the death gave the Lions a dramatic 22-18 victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Clermont send Northampton packing

Clermont booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup with a 37-5 thrashing of Northampton at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.

Kriel to test Lions defence

Jesse Kriel has given the Vodacom Bulls a greater attacking edge this season and will be a threat against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs need Le Roux spark

Willie le Roux, fresh off a week-long break, will look to spark the Cheetahs into life against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Mapoe’s coming good

Lionel Mapoe is starting to fulfil his potential with the Lions, writes BRENTON CHELIN.