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Lions star set to join Bulls

Wandisile Simelane is poised to join the Vodacom Bulls, with the Lions centre having considered the “options on the table”.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Ruan Pienaar (c) of the Free State Cheetahs on a break out during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Toyota Cheetahs at Emirates Airlines Park on May 06, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Cheetahs keep unbeaten record intact

The log-leading Cheetahs inflicted a ninth successive Currie Cup defeat on the Lions with another come-from-behind, bonus-point victory at Ellis Park on Friday.

Cheetahs overhaul lightning Lions

The Cheetahs clawed back to maintain their unbeaten run in the Currie Cup with a win against the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday night.

Nohamba ‘is definitely Bok material‘

Sanele Nohamba has the makings of a Springbok star, provided he puts in the work while reviving his career with the Lions.

Vincent Tshituka of Lions during the United Rugby Championship rugby match between Emirates Lions and Benetton at Emirates Airline Park on the 30 April 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Highlights: Lions end home run on high

The Lions marked their final home game of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship season with a spirited comeback victory over Benetton on Saturday.

Fitting farewell for Lions skipper

The Lions gave skipper Burger Odendaal the perfect send off with a rousing victory against Benetton on Saturday afternoon at Ellis Park.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12823240y) Leinster vs Emirates Lions. Lions' Stean Pienaar with Dan Leavy of Leinster United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin - 25 Feb 2022

Pienaar to wing it again for Lions

Stean Pienaar returns to the right wing for the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton at Ellis Park.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks celebrates during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

South Africa ‘a major player’ in the URC

South Africa’s arrival in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has only made the tournament stronger and the four local teams could be challenging Leinster for the title in the next couple of years, according to Irish rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley.

Sharks scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba celebrates

Sharks scrumhalf completes Lions move

The Lions have completed the signing of Sharks scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba on a three-year contract.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Wandisile Simelane of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Connacht at Emirates Airline Park on April 23, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Connacht add Lions to SA scalps

Connacht made it three wins from three matches against South African opponents this season after holding on to narrowly beat the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.