Lions

Fourie: Lions going for the jugular

Jaque Fourie has urged the Lions to attack from the off in the hunt for their second win of the year against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions celebrates try during the United Rugby Championships 2023 match between Lions v Zebre at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on the 25 November 2023

Another Lion dives into the Shark Tank

The Sharks have unveiled imposing flanker Emmanuel Tshituka as their latest signing in what will be a significant boost to John Plumtree’s back row next season.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14287794bq) Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Lukhanyo Am of Hollywoodbets Sharks BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 06 Jan 2024

Lions wary of Sharks’ bite

Assistant coach Barend Pieterse has cautioned the Lions against underestimating the Sharks when the South African teams clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Fidelity ADT Lions with Vincent Tshituka of the Cell C Sharks during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Cell C Sharks and Fidelity ADT Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on June 03, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Tshituka: I’m not going there to be friends

Loose forward Vincent Tshituka has warned the Sharks to expect a fast and furious clash against his former side the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Men in Black ‘make this look good’

The votes are in and the iconic Stormers Men in Black jersey has been crowned the best in SA franchise history.

(13547472ab) Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers . Emirates Lion's Emmanuel Tshituka and Jordan Hendrikse after scoring a try BKT United Rugby Championship, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - 29 Oct 2022

Lions stars can’t wait to roar for Boks

Exciting Lions playmakers Sanele Nohamba and Jordan Hendrikse are thrilled about joining the Springbok alignment camp, starting on 4 March.

Vote for SA’s best jersey!

The most popular jerseys in SA franchise history now go head-to-head to crown a winner!

(13792433u) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions. Director Jake White of the Vodacom Bulls BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 04 Mar 2023

Jake blasts tame Lions

Jake White tore into suggestions that the Lions are a dangerous team with ball-in-hand, while opening up on why the Bulls did not return to the changeroom during half time at Ellis Park.

(Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Lions hunt Bulls hardman

Having missed out on bringing Ruan Ackermann back to Ellis Park, the Lions have reportedly put a promising @Vodacom Bulls loose forward in their crosshairs.

Bulls centre Stedman Gans celebrates Marcell Coetzee's try against the Lions

Highlights: Derby delight for Bulls, Stormers

The Vodacom Bulls did the Jukskei derby double over the Lions before the DHL Stormers inflicted more misery on the Sharks in Saturday’s @Vodacom #URC clashes.