Cash frustrated as Lions run out of gas

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his side’s 26-18 EPCR Challenge Cup loss to Benetton at Ellis Park is “a very big disappointment”.

Benetton’s late surge sinks Lions

Benetton scored two late tries to beat the Lions in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup match at Ellis Park.

Jaco leads Cheetahs’ attack in Exeter

New signing Jaco van der Walt will start at flyhalf for the Cheetahs against the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Ex-Irish ref: No eye for an eye for Eben

Former referee Owen Doyle says Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge leaves “no mitigation” while James Ryan’s reduced ban exposes major flaws in rugby’s disciplinary system.

Wallabies want Boks in RWC quarter-final

Captain Harry Wilson says a potential 2027 quarter-final with the Springboks is exactly the challenge the Wallabies must seek at their own World Cup.

Lions target home Challenge Cup playoffs

Lions forward coach Julian Redelinghuys says Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Benetton at Ellis Park is “massive” for their playoff ambitions.

Saffas Abroad: Thomas the Tank banks Bath win

Thomas du Toit marked his return to the English Premiership with a vital try for Bath as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe.

Cash hails Lions’ Loftus breakthrough

Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions’ 43-33 win against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus was the result of a month-long drive to reach a new competitive level.

Siya: Eben didn’t mean to eye-gouge Welshman

Captain Siya Kolisi hopes Eben Etzebeth’s red card won’t overshadow the Springboks’ record 73-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff.

Lions break Loftus drought in 11-try thriller

The Lions triumphed at Loftus Versfeld for the first time since March 2023 with a composed and clinical victory over the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.