Lions

Bosch singing in the rain as Sharks maul Lions

Four tries and a flawless kicking display from Curwin Bosch secured a bonus-point win for the Sharks against the Lions at wet and muddy Kings Park on Saturday evening.

Vincent Tshikaya Tshituka of the Lions challenged by Duane Vermeulen and Trevor Nyakane of the Bulls during the 2021 Rainbow Cup SA match between Lions and Bulls at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 22 May 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Tshituka ‘fighting’ for chance to be a Bok

Vincent Tshituka says every effort is being made to secure his South African citizenship in order to make him eligible for Springbok selection.

Superbru: Thriller in Cape Town, Sharks to tame Lions

The picks are in and the SA Rugby magazine team is split over who will win the north-south derby between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

Galway , Ireland - 26 February 2022; Referee Ben Blain during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at The Sportsground in Galway.

Local URC derbies get overseas referees

Despite the ongoing debate around referee interpretations, the two South African derbies in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday will be handled by overseas match officials.

Old Bok back for another dip in Shark Tank

Jannie du Plessis will add his experience and knowledge of the Sharks to the Lions’ front row for Saturday’s clash against his former team in Durban.

Siya Kolisi and Sharks coach Sean Everitt

Kolisi starts as Sharks tweak pack for Lions clash

Siya Kolisi will return to the starting lineup as Sean Everitt has made just three changes to the Sharks team to face the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

State of the URC: All to play for in north-south duel

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew their old rivalry when the two sides lock horns in Cape Town on Saturday, with the winner one step closer to securing a coveted playoff spot in the URC.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Sebastian De Klerk of the Pumas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Sigma Lions at Mbombela Stadium on April 06, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)

Pumas overpower youthful Lions

The Pumas once again had too much firepower for a young Lions team as they scored seven tries to claim a bonus-point win and do the double over their opponents in Mbombela on Wednesday.

Lions bulk up for ‘second bite’ out of Pumas

Asenathi Ntlabakanye returns from Vodacom United Rugby Championship duty to lead the Lions against the Pumas for the return leg of their Currie Cup encounter on Wednesday.

Simphiwe Matanzima of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 game between Western Province and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 19 January 2022 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

State of the Currie Cup: Can the Bulls go top in north-south derby?

The Vodacom Bulls have an opportunity to grab first place in Round 8 of the Currie Cup when they host Western Province in a north-south derby on Wednesday.