Lions

Lions sharpen lineup for catfight

Head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has re-jigged the Lions starting XV to face the Free State Cheetahs at Ellis Park in the Currie Cup on Sunday.

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Jaco Kriel of the Emirates Lions in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on January 29, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lions look to Bok loosie for Glasgow duel

Springbok Jaco Kriel returns to the Lions 23 to face the Glasgow Warriors in Saturday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium.

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Gianni Lombard of the Lions celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the European Rugby Challenge Cup 2022/23 match between Lions and Racing 92 at the Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg on the 01 April 2023

Lions showcase Vodacom URC’s European charge

The Emirates Lions showed the ever-growing strength of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship by roaring to a EPCR Challenge Cup last-16 victory over Top 14 giants Racing 92 in Johannesburg.

Revived Lions going for Glasgow’s jugular

The Lions have their tails up after a magnificent last-16 victory over French giants Racing 92 and Jaque Fourie says they will be going for the win in the Challenge Cup quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Referee Karl Dickson assessing a tackle by Ruan Venter of the Emirates Lions, sanctioning a red card during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tshituka banned for being too physical

The Lions will be without Emmanuel Tshituka until at least 17 April after the loose forward was given a three-week suspension for his red card against Racing 92.

Tiaan Swanepoel of the Lions tackled by Yaw Penze of the Sharks during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Lions and Sharks at the Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg on the 01 April 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Highlights: Griquas upset WP, Lions go back-to-back

The Lions and Griquas produced strong second-half performances to down the Sharks and Western Province, respectively, in their #CurrieCup fixtures on Saturday.

Never a red, says Schalk

Schalk Burger slammed the decision to red card Emmanuel Tshituka as the Lions shrugged off the disadvantage to beat Racing 92 and reach the last eight of the Challenge Cup.