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Manie Libbok during the URC match between the Dragons and DHL Stormers at Rodney Parade on 10 May 2024

Highlights: SA trio stay in race to final eight

The Lions, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers all took a step closer to qualifying for the playoffs with bonus-point wins in round 16 of the @Vodacom #URC.

Mighty Manu powers Lions past Cardiff

Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace from the bench as the Lions boosted their playoff hopes with a bonus-point victory over Cardiff in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

LIVE: Lions vs Cardiff

Follow the live action as the Lions clash with Cardiff in Johannesburg. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvCAR

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Quan Horn of the Emirates Lions racing to then try line during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Dragons at Emirates Airline Park on December 02, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Lions switch things up for Cardiff clash

Fit-again Quan Horn will earn his 50th cap for the Lions when they lock horns with Cardiff in Johannesburg on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 27: Lions Players during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Munster at Emirates Airline Park on April 27, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions coach: Our top-eight dream is still alive

Assistant coach Barend Pieterse said the Lions haven’t given up on qualifying for the Vodacom URC playoffs for the first time, but must be more clinical against Cardiff on Saturday.

Lions hunt ex-Sharks star

A former Sharks and Junior Springboks enforcer has reportedly agreed to return to South Africa to bolster the Lions’ pack next season.

OHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Richard Kriel of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on October 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions licking their lips for derby duel

Ivan van Rooyen said the Lions will return from a week’s break fired up in the race to the Vodacom URC playoffs, with one eye on a potential do-or-die clash at the DHL Stormers.

Ben Loader of the Stormers races for the tryline as Sam Prendergast of Leinster gives chase during the United Rugby Championship 2023/24 game between the Stormers and Leinster at Cape Town Stadium on 27 April 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Highlights: Bulls, Stormers back on track

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers kept up their hopes of a home quarter-final, while Munster dealt a blow to the Lions’ playoff ambitions in round 15 of the @Vodacom #URC.