Simelane at 15 as Bulls shake up backline
Wandisile Simelane will start at fullback as the Vodacom Bulls have made three positional and three personnel changes to the backline to face the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.
Alberts back as Lions bulk up for derby
Willem Alberts has been recalled to strengthen the Lions pack for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
URC picks: Full house for Stormers, Bulls
The SARugbymag.co.za team has given the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls full backing to march to victory on Saturday.
Lions prop handed three-week ban
Ruan Dreyer will miss Saturday’s Jukskei derby in the Vodacom URC and start of the Currie Cup following his act of foul play during the match against Glasgow Warriors.
Bulls brace for Lions’ road rage
Bragging rights in the Vodacom URC version of soccer’s ‘Merseyside derby’ will be at stake when SA rivals the Vodacom Bulls host the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Watch: ‘Bone Collector’ busts a move
Willem Alberts showed off his ‘impressive’ dance skills, as siblings JP and Ruan Smith preyed on their unsuspecting teammates during a Lions gym session.
State of the URC: Hunt for playoff spots heats up
The Lions and Sharks enjoyed mixed fortunes in their rescheduled Vodacom URC fixtures, as the regular round-robin matches resumes this weekend where the scramble for playoff places is set to be furious.
Lions coach linked with Japan move
Defence coach Jaque Fourie could reportedly opt out of his new deal with the Lions for an offer from a Japanese club.
Akker back to SA?
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe could reportedly make a return to South Africa from England.
Highlights: Gutsy Lions down Glasgow, Ulster shut out Sharks
The Lions scored a morale-boosting win over the Glasgow Warriors in Johannesburg on Saturday, while the Sharks’ inconsistent season continued after they suffered a disappointing defeat to Ulster in Durban.
