Lions proud of ‘boring’ victory
It wasn’t pretty but Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie were delighted to secure a crucial win away from home in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.
State of the Euro cups: SA teams bolt out the blocks
The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs kicked off their respective Champions and Challenge cup campaigns on a winning note as five SA teams returned to European club competition.
LIVE: Perpignan vs Lions
Follow the live action as the Lions kick off their #ChallengeCupRugby campaign against Perpignan. #USAPvLIO
Lions reboot for Perpignan challenge
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has fielded an overhauled team for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan at the Stade Aime Giral on Sunday.
Lions lose lock to ban
Ruben Schoeman has been slapped with a suspension for his controversial hit in the clash between the Lions and Dragons.
Nohamba: The next Faf or Pollard?
Sanele Nohamba’s transition from scrumhalf to flyhalf has brought about a change in the Lions fortunes, with the wily playmaker at the centre of their success. @Vodacom #URC
Lions ‘chin’ France trek
The Lions have shed further light on the decision to take a heavily-changed squad over to the south of France for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan.
Lions stand down pack leaders
Captain Marius Louw and scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba are among the star names that have been left out of the Lions squad for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan in France.
Lions to rotate for Euro cup launch
Ivan van Rooyen is set to field a new-look Lions lineup against Perpignan for their Challenge Cup opener, as the head coach balances their high-tempo style with workload.
Euro cups: Here we go again!
South Africa’s second assault on European club rugby kicks off this weekend, with all five top franchises involved in the Champions and Challenge cups.
