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Ex-Lions, Wales captain Phil Bennett dies

Former British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Phil Bennett has died aged 73, it was announced on Sunday, as tributes poured in for a flyhalf whose “magic” brought “spectators out of their seats”.

Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Burger about to tackle Danie Rossouw and Dewald Potgieter during the Super 14 final match between Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Stormers from Orlando Stadium

Blast from the past: The best of SA finals

Look back on memorable SA finals as the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls prepare for an all-South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship decider.

Sharks fall prey to Lions revival

With a second-half recovery against the Sharks, the Lions made it two wins on the trot in the Currie Cup at Kings Park on Saturday evening.

RECAP: Sharks vs Lions

Follow the live action as the Sharks host the Lions in a Currie Cup clash at Kings Park Stadium.

Triple threat tricks out Lions

The Lions have been boosted by the return of several stars for the Joburgers’ final Currie Cup fixture of the season against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Bulls edge Stormers in fans’ Team of the Season

Fans cast more than 20 000 votes in picking a Team of the Season from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s South African conference.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 28: Edwill Van Der Merwe of the Lions with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and DHL Western Province at Emirates Airline Park on May 28, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Lions break Currie Cup duck against WP

The Lions picked up their first Currie Cup victory of the season at the 11th attempt, defeating Western Province in a bonus-point win at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Swanepoel on song as Lions end losing run

The Lions earned a first win in the Currie Cup this season after beating fellow bottom-tablers Western Province at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.

Dublin , Ireland - 25 February 2022; Dave Kearney of Leinster is tackled by Jordan Hendrikse and PJ Steenkamp of Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Emirates Lions at RDS Arena in Dublin. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Lions coach: Hendrikse will learn to tackle in sevens

Coach Ricardo Loubscher has backed Jordan Hendrikse to return to the Lions from his time with the Blitzboks a more all-round player.

Ox Nche of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Pick your URC Team of the Season: Front row

Here’s your chance to pick a South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Team of the Season – complete your selection by naming your props and hooker.