2021 – Preparation games 27 February – 27 March; Rainbow Cup SA
2021 – Preparation games 27 February – 27 March; Rainbow Cup SA
The Emirates Lions played five Vodacom Super Rugby games in 2020, before play was suspended due to COVID-19.Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked kicked off on 10 October as a replacement for Super Rugby (between local teams)
The Emirates Lions played five Vodacom Super Rugby games in 2020, before play was suspended due to COVID-19.Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked kicked off on 10 October as a replacement for Super Rugby (between local teams)
The Xerox Golden Lions beat Griquas 34-19 in the semi-final at Emirates Airline Park. They lost 31-28 against the Free State Cheetahs in the final in Bloemfontein.
The Xerox Golden Lions beat Griquas 34-19 in the semi-final at Emirates Airline Park. They lost 31-28 against the Free State Cheetahs in the final in Bloemfontein.
Lions win third consecutive Vodacom Super Rugby SA conference title Went on to qualify for third successive final, losing to the Crusaders in Christchurch Xerox Golden Lions reached the semi-final stage of the Currie Cup, losing 37-21 away to the Sharks
Lions win third consecutive Vodacom Super Rugby SA conference title Went on to qualify for third successive final, losing to the Crusaders in Christchurch Xerox Golden Lions reached the semi-final stage of the Currie Cup, losing 37-21 away to the Sharks
Johan Ackermann resigns as coach to join Gloucester Rugby in England. Swys de Bruin (Ackermann’s right hand man) appointed new Golden Lions/Emirates Lions head coach
Johan Ackermann resigns as coach to join Gloucester Rugby in England. Swys de Bruin (Ackermann’s right hand man) appointed new Golden Lions/Emirates Lions head coach
Lions win 16 games in the run-up to the final, breaking their previous franchise record. Lions go on to lose the final 17-25 to the Crusaders
Lions win 16 games in the run-up to the final, breaking their previous franchise record. Lions go on to lose the final 17-25 to the Crusaders
Lions win 11 games in the regular season, reach the final to notch up 13 wins for the season – a new record for the franchise. Lions lose the Super Rugby final 3-20 to the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand
Lions win 11 games in the regular season, reach the final to notch up 13 wins for the season – a new record for the franchise. Lions lose the Super Rugby final 3-20 to the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand
An unbeaten Lions team won the Currie Cup for the first time in nine years
An unbeaten Lions team won the Currie Cup for the first time in nine years
Emirates Airlines announced as new title sponsor from 2015 to 2019, a deal believed to be worth just over R150m. Ellis Park rebranded Emirates Airline Park
Emirates Airlines announced as new title sponsor from 2015 to 2019, a deal believed to be worth just over R150m. Ellis Park rebranded Emirates Airline Park
Saru general council vote Lions out of Super Rugby with a majority of 23-6, only the Bulls and Sharks unions supported the Lions
Saru general council vote Lions out of Super Rugby with a majority of 23-6, only the Bulls and Sharks unions supported the Lions
Lions announced Manie Booysen as new CEO starting January 2013
Lions announced Manie Booysen as new CEO starting January 2013
John Mitchell’s job changed to a consultancy role. Johan Ackermann named new head coach
John Mitchell’s job changed to a consultancy role. Johan Ackermann named new head coach
Coach John Mitchell suspended after player complaints. Johan Ackermann temporarily appointed new coach
Coach John Mitchell suspended after player complaints. Johan Ackermann temporarily appointed new coach
Redefine Properties named sponsor for the 2012 to 2014 seasons
Redefine Properties named sponsor for the 2012 to 2014 seasons
Lions won Currie cup for the first time since 1999, beating the Sharks 42-16 at Ellis Park. CEO Manie Reyneke leaves the union to join Stadium Management SA
Lions won Currie cup for the first time since 1999, beating the Sharks 42-16 at Ellis Park. CEO Manie Reyneke leaves the union to join Stadium Management SA
MTN named as new sponsor for the 2011 to 2013 seasons
MTN named as new sponsor for the 2011 to 2013 seasons
Dick Muir axed as Lions coach John Mitchell named as new Lions coach
Dick Muir axed as Lions coach John Mitchell named as new Lions coach
Lions elect Kevin de Klerk as the new President. Dick Muir appointed coach
Lions elect Kevin de Klerk as the new President. Dick Muir appointed coach
President Jannie Ferreira and Vice-President Manie Reyneke step down after facing a pressure group of former players and all 21 clubs. Reyneke stayed on as CEO of the Lions
President Jannie Ferreira and Vice-President Manie Reyneke step down after facing a pressure group of former players and all 21 clubs. Reyneke stayed on as CEO of the Lions
Eugene Eloff asked to step down as coach. Hans Coetzee appointed caretaker coach in his place
Eugene Eloff asked to step down as coach. Hans Coetzee appointed caretaker coach in his place
Forwards coach Leon Boshoff accused of making racial remarks. Although he was found not guilty in a hearing, he was still relieved from his contract with the Lions
Forwards coach Leon Boshoff accused of making racial remarks. Although he was found not guilty in a hearing, he was still relieved from his contract with the Lions
Coca-Cola sign four and a half year sponsorship deal, with naming rights to Ellis Park
Coca-Cola sign four and a half year sponsorship deal, with naming rights to Ellis Park
Auto & General announced a three-year sponsorship deal worth R30m with the Lions
Auto & General announced a three-year sponsorship deal worth R30m with the Lions
Eugene Eloff appointed as coach of the Lions, replacing Frans Ludeke, who moved to the Bulls
Eugene Eloff appointed as coach of the Lions, replacing Frans Ludeke, who moved to the Bulls
Lions won Currie Cup beating the Sharks 32-9 in Durban
Lions won Currie Cup beating the Sharks 32-9 in Durban
Transvaal reached Super 10 final but lost to Queensland
Transvaal reached Super 10 final but lost to Queensland
Lions beat Orange Free State by 56-35 in Bloemfontein to win Currie Cup
Lions beat Orange Free State by 56-35 in Bloemfontein to win Currie Cup
Union name changed from Transvaal to the Lions. Won Super 10 with a 20-17 win in Johannesburg over Auckland, New Zealand, making the union the first South African team to win a trans-national title. Won Currie Cup 21-15 over Natal in Durban
Union name changed from Transvaal to the Lions. Won Super 10 with a 20-17 win in Johannesburg over Auckland, New Zealand, making the union the first South African team to win a trans-national title. Won Currie Cup 21-15 over Natal in Durban
Match vs touring Italian XV was the last game to be played as Transvaal
Match vs touring Italian XV was the last game to be played as Transvaal
Ellis Park Stadium upgraded to a capacity of 62,500. During this time matches were once again played at the Wanderers.
Ellis Park Stadium upgraded to a capacity of 62,500. During this time matches were once again played at the Wanderers.
First home game played at Ellis Park Stadium (Previously all home fixtures were played at Wanderers).
First home game played at Ellis Park Stadium (Previously all home fixtures were played at Wanderers).
TRFU entered negotiations with JD Ellis (after whom Ellis Park was named) from the Johannesburg City Council to acquire 13 acres of land in Doornfontein. Building of Ellis Park Stadium commences.
TRFU entered negotiations with JD Ellis (after whom Ellis Park was named) from the Johannesburg City Council to acquire 13 acres of land in Doornfontein. Building of Ellis Park Stadium commences.
Transvaal’s first rugby match was played against Griquas in Kimberley.
Transvaal’s first rugby match was played against Griquas in Kimberley.
Transvaal Rugby Union was founded making it the 4th oldest rugby union in South Africa.
Transvaal Rugby Union was founded making it the 4th oldest rugby union in South Africa.
