Ellis Park’s days are numbered
It’s a matter of when, not if, the Lions leave Ellis Park for a smaller stadium in a safer area, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Focused Lions ‘excited’ about future
Ivan van Rooyen and Marius Louw praised the mental state and growth of the Lions after they took a big step towards the Challenge Cup playoffs with a huge win on Saturday.
Rampant Lions ground Falcons
Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace of tries against Newcastle Falcons in Johannesburg on Saturday as the Lions made it two wins on the trot in the Challenge Cup.
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Loubscher lauds Hendrikse’s hand in ‘winning’ Lions
Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says Jordan Hendrikse’s savvy game management was crucial to a Lions’ performance that was efficient, if not flashy, in beating Perpignan on Sunday.
Lions proud of ‘boring’ victory
It wasn’t pretty but Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie were delighted to secure a crucial win away from home in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.
Hendrikse on point as Lions prey on Perpignan
Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse kicked 23 points as the touring Lions beat Perpignan on Sunday to open the 2023-24 Challenge Cup with a win.
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Lions reboot for Perpignan challenge
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has fielded an overhauled team for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan at the Stade Aime Giral on Sunday.
Lions lose lock to ban
Ruben Schoeman has been slapped with a suspension for his controversial hit in the clash between the Lions and Dragons.
