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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

WOLHUTER, STRAEULI RETURN AS LIONS WELCOME GRIFFONS

The Fidelity ADT Lions will be at home this Friday night as they take on the Novavit Griffons from Welkom in the Carling Currie Cup. Kick-off at Emirates Airline Park is at 17:15

WOLHUTER, STRAEULI RETURN AS LIONS WELCOME GRIFFONS
WOLHUTER, STRAEULI RETURN AS LIONS WELCOME GRIFFONS

R1 SOUTH AFRICAN DERBIES TO TAKE PLACE IN EARLY 2025

Due to a request from the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby), the Round 1 Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures involving the South African teams will now be moved from the weekend of September 20 to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final.

R1 SOUTH AFRICAN DERBIES TO TAKE PLACE IN EARLY 2025
R1 SOUTH AFRICAN DERBIES TO TAKE PLACE IN EARLY 2025

SCHOEMAN LEADS, NTLABAKANYE TO FEATURE AS LIONS WELCOME WESTERN PROVINCE

Lock forward Ruben Schoeman will lead the Fidelity ADT Lions ahead of their Round 7 clash against DHL Western Province at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Kick-off in Johannesburg is at 15:00.

SCHOEMAN LEADS, NTLABAKANYE TO FEATURE AS LIONS WELCOME WESTERN PROVINCE
SCHOEMAN LEADS, NTLABAKANYE TO FEATURE AS LIONS WELCOME WESTERN PROVINCE

HORN, VENTER BACK TO BOLSTER LIONS FOR PUMAS TUSSLE

Springboks Quan Horn and Ruan Venter have been included in Saturday's Round 6 Carling Currie Cup clash against the Airlink Pumas at Emirates Airline Park. Kick off in Johannesburg is at 15:00.

HORN, VENTER BACK TO BOLSTER LIONS FOR PUMAS TUSSLE
HORN, VENTER BACK TO BOLSTER LIONS FOR PUMAS TUSSLE