Cash: Lions still have a pulse
Coach Ivan van Rooyen remains optimistic the Lions will qualify for the URC playoffs despite a disappointing reverse against Benetton at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Benetton blitz tames Lions
Benetton streaked to victory at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon to leave the Lions’ URC playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
LIVE: Lions vs Benetton
Follow the live action as the Lions clash with Benetton at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvBEN
Wolhuter back for Benetton battle
Kade Wolhuter starts at flyhalf as the Lions begin a run of four must-win games with a clash against Benetton at Ellis Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Horn: Lions have nothing to lose
Captain Francke Horn says the Lions “cannot retreat into our shells” as they target four successive home wins and a first appearance in the Vodacom URC playoffs.
Venter: We’ve made it tough for ourselves
With four home games to turn things around, assistant coach Barend Pieterse and flanker Ruan Venter insist the Lions can still make the Vodacom URC playoffs.
Rewind: Bok speedster outruns Benetton
Edwill van der Merwe’s try in the 2021-22 URC is the perfect appetiser as the Lions and Benetton prepare to renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.
‘Small mistakes’ cost inconsistent Lions
Lineout coach Barend Pieterse says the Lions must find consistency in their final push for the @Vodacom #URC playoffs.
State of the Euro cups: Bulls fly SA flag
The Vodacom Bulls’ quest for European silverware continues with an EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final clash against Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Saturday.
Cash rues winless Euro tour
Coach Ivan van Rooyen rued the Lions’ inconsistent performances on a European tour where three consecutive losses saw them crash out of the EPCR Challenge Cup.
