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DERBY DAY IN GAUTENG AS LIONS EYE BULLS SCALP

The stage has been set for tomorrow’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 10 highveld clash between the Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

DERBY DAY IN GAUTENG AS LIONS EYE BULLS SCALP
DERBY DAY IN GAUTENG AS LIONS EYE BULLS SCALP

VENTER, VAN WYK RETURN FOR LIONS’ CRUCIAL EPCR CLASH

Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included explosive centre Henco van Wyk and Springbok Ruan Venter in his starting XV for his side’s must-win EPCR Challenge Cup encounter against the Dragons from Wales.

VENTER, VAN WYK RETURN FOR LIONS’ CRUCIAL EPCR CLASH
VENTER, VAN WYK RETURN FOR LIONS’ CRUCIAL EPCR CLASH

LIONS’ MPEKU DEBUTS FOR MONTPELLIER SHOWDOWN

The Emirates Lions take on French outfit Montpellier in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup at the GGL Stadium this Saturday evening. Kick-off is at 19:30 (SA time)

LIONS’ MPEKU DEBUTS FOR MONTPELLIER SHOWDOWN
LIONS’ MPEKU DEBUTS FOR MONTPELLIER SHOWDOWN

LIONS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK IN FINAL HOME GAME FOR 2024

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen’s side will be looking to bounce back against French opponents Section Paloise on Saturday in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. Kick off at Emirates Airline Park is at 17:15.

LIONS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK IN FINAL HOME GAME FOR 2024
LIONS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK IN FINAL HOME GAME FOR 2024

LIONS LOOK FOR POSITIVE START IN EPCR CHALLENGE CUP OPENER

The Emirates Lions open their EPCR Challenge Cup account against Welsh outfit Ospreys this Sunday at the Swansea.com Stadium. Kick-off is at 17:15 (SA time)

LIONS LOOK FOR POSITIVE START IN EPCR CHALLENGE CUP OPENER
LIONS LOOK FOR POSITIVE START IN EPCR CHALLENGE CUP OPENER

STEENKAMP STARTS AS LOUW LEADS LIONS FOR MUNSTER MISSION

Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusions of the task that lies ahead of him and his team as they take on Irish side Munster in Round 7 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening.

STEENKAMP STARTS AS LOUW LEADS LIONS FOR MUNSTER MISSION
STEENKAMP STARTS AS LOUW LEADS LIONS FOR MUNSTER MISSION

NOHAMBA, HORN, SCHOEMAN BIG WINNERS AT LIONS AWARDS

The best of the best were honoured at the 2023/24 Lions Rugby Player awards, closing the curtain on a season which saw the Johannesburg franchise lay the foundation for what already has the makings of a fruitful season for Ivan van Rooyen’s men during the opening rounds of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

NOHAMBA, HORN, SCHOEMAN BIG WINNERS AT LIONS AWARDS
NOHAMBA, HORN, SCHOEMAN BIG WINNERS AT LIONS AWARDS

WOLHUTER INCLUDED FOR TOP OF THE TABLE URC CLASH

Flyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

WOLHUTER INCLUDED FOR TOP OF THE TABLE URC CLASH
WOLHUTER INCLUDED FOR TOP OF THE TABLE URC CLASH

KRIEL RETURNS, AS LOUW AND VAN WYK PAIR UP FOR ZEBRE

The Emirates Lions will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run this Saturday as they take on Zebre in Round 5 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Parma. Kick off at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi is at 13:30 (SA time)

KRIEL RETURNS, AS LOUW AND VAN WYK PAIR UP FOR ZEBRE
KRIEL RETURNS, AS LOUW AND VAN WYK PAIR UP FOR ZEBRE

NTLABAKANYE HITS 50, STEYN AT 10 AS LIONS FACE DRAGONS

The Emirates Lions kick-off their three-match tour against Welsh outfit Dragons in Round 4 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Sunday afternoon.

NTLABAKANYE HITS 50, STEYN AT 10 AS LIONS FACE DRAGONS
NTLABAKANYE HITS 50, STEYN AT 10 AS LIONS FACE DRAGONS