State of the URC: Stormers set early benchmark
The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls made strong starts, but it was early stumbles for the Sharks and Lions in the 2025-26 Vodacom URC.
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The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls made strong starts, but it was early stumbles for the Sharks and Lions in the 2025-26 Vodacom URC.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen says “two massive moments” proved decisive in the Lions’ 33-20 loss to Cardiff on Saturday night.
The Lions suffered a disappointing defeat to Cardiff in their opening match of the Vodacom URC at the Arms Park on Saturday night.
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Lubabalo Dobela will steer the Lions from flyhalf in their Vodacom URC opener against Cardiff on Saturday.
The Lions hope to show some Springbok spirit in Saturday night’s Vodacom URC match against Cardiff at the Arms Park.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed what a successful three-match tour would look like for the Lions as they kick off their 2025-26 Vodacom URC campaign.
South Africa’s four Vodacom URC representatives have all revealed their jerseys for the 2025-26 season. Vote for your favourite here!
Three Springboks have been named in the Lions squad, with another on standby, for a demanding three-match Vodacom URC tour of Europe.
The Lions’ gutting Currie Cup final defeat has come at an extra cost.