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Lions coach quits

The Lions camp has been rocked with the news that a key member of the coaching staff has rejected a contract renewal and called it quits on their time in Johannesburg.

Willie le Roux of the Sharks during the 2016 Super Rugby match between Sharks and Emirates Lions at Kings Park Stadium, Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal on 09 April 2016

Where to next for Willie?

Willie le Roux has brought the curtain down on his stint in Japan, but which South African side could most benefit from the Springbok fullback’s services?

Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Bulls attempts to get past Marvin Orie of Stormers and Ali Vermaak of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 December 2022

State of the URC: North-South derby lights up playoffs

In a rematch of last year’s final, the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers are set to collide in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

Canan Moodie of Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 22 April 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Highlights: Masterpiece from Bulls and Lions, Sharks draw

The Vodacom Bulls and Lions recorded emphatic wins while the Sharks and Munster played to a dramatic draw in the season’s final round of the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship. #URC

Highlights: Blue Bulls continue winning ways

The Vodacom Bulls continued their resurgence after downing the Lions at Loftus on Saturday to claim their third consecutive Currie Cup victory.

Lions hunt down Zebre to finish strong

The Lions brought the curtain down on their @Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus-point victory against last-placed Zebre at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. #URC

Emmanuel Tshituka of Lions during United Rugby Championship 2022/23 rugby match between Emirates Lions and Ulsters at Emirates Airline Park on the 15 October 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Lions bolster lineup for Bulls bout

The return of flanker Emmanuel Tshituka is one of five changes to the Lions match-day 23 to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup on Saturday.

Last roar for Lions legend in Zebre duel

Lions stalwart and Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel will run out for his final professional game in a rejigged 23 to face Zebre in Pretoria on Saturday.

Weekend picks: Bulls edge Leinster, Lions lash Zebre

The SARugbymag.co.za team tips the Stormers to wreak havoc in Stellenbosch and the @Vodacom Bulls to pip Leinster when @Vodacom URC action resumes this weekend.