Lions

Euro clubs come calling for Lions centres

The Lions could be fielding a new midfield partnership next season as senior centres Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal continue talks with European clubs.

Highlights: Bulls deny Lions at Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls recorded a second successive victory over the Lions, scoring three tries in the United Rugby Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Bulls sweep stubborn Lions

The Vodacom Bulls ran in three tries to secure a much-needed 21-13 win over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Lukhanyo Am, Captain 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

Superbru: Stormers given no chance to beat Sharks

The Sharks have been given a unanimous vote of confidence to win in Cape Town, but the SA Rugby magazine team is split over who will win at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Bulls scoring his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Bulls opt for continuity against Lions

The Vodacom Bulls have made only one change to the starting XV that will take on the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

ALERT: Lions on the loose!

The Vodacom Bulls have issued a warning for two escaped Lions that could be spotted at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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 ring the changes for Bulls rematch

Jaco Kriel will captain a Lions team featuring a total of six changes to the starting lineup for the return match against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Bulls wary of ‘wounded’ Lions

Prop Simphiwe Matanzima says the Vodacom Bulls are looking to add the finishing touches when they take on the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Fourie: You can’t coach heart

Former Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has slammed the Lions’ defensive performances and questioned whether the players have had the heart and commitment over the past couple of weeks.

Highlights: Bulls bag bonus-point in Jukskei derby

The Vodacom Bulls got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a physically dominant victory over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.