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Lions look for comeuppance against 'bogey' team Ospreys
The Lions reflect on a turbulent 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season marked by early promise, frustrating defeats, and a final showdown against bogey team Ospreys.
Lions fall short against Edinburgh in Challenge Cup knockout
The visitors exited the tournament in disappointing fashion after suffering another tough loss in Scotland
Van den Berg, Venter lead Lions charge: Five game-changers for Edinburgh Challenge Cup playoff
After their disappointing Glasgow defeat, the Lions need their key playmakers to step up against Edinburgh in Friday's Challenge Cup knockout. Here are the five players who must deliver if the Johannesburg side hopes to reach the quarter-finals.
Van den Berg can spark Lions in Challenge Cup redemption hunt against Edinburgh
After a humiliating defeat to Glasgow, the Lions welcome back Springbok scrumhalf Morné van den Berg as they seek to upset Edinburgh in Friday's do-or-die Challenge Cup knockout clash.
Bulls seek knockout success as Sharks and Lions face tough hurdles in Challenge Cup
South Africa's three franchises are in a make-or-break situation away from home in the playoffs of the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Lions recall Springbok Morné van den Berg for Edinburgh Challenge Cup playoff
The Lions have recalled Springbok scrumhalf Morné van den Berg among several key changes as they look to bounce back from their URC defeat and keep their European Challenge Cup campaign alive in Edinburgh.
Lions’ Morné van den Berg: Staying focused is key in Challenge Cup knockout clash
The Lions are in a do-or-die situation in Edinburgh as they look to progress to the quarterfinals of the European Challenge Cup
‘Hurting’ Lions seek redemption against Edinburgh in crucial Challenge Cup knockout
After a 'horrific' 42-0 loss to Glasgow, the hurting Lions are determined to rediscover their attacking flair against Edinburgh in a do-or-die Challenge Cup knockout clash on Friday night.
WATCH: Bulls, Sharks and Stormers in prime URC positions as Lions fight for playoff survival
After failing to pick up four wins last week, the South African franchises will look to make it a clean sweep in the URC this weekend.
Edwill van der Merwe’s move to Sharks can be a Springbok springboard for the winger
It could be the key to unlocking his international potential ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Lions face a must-win challenge against defending champions Glasgow Warriors
The Lions were the only side to lose this past weekend and fell to 13th on the log, with the other three SA sides firmly in the knockout spots
Can South African sides secure their spots in the URC top eight?
With the URC playoffs on the line, the Stormers must secure a vital win against the Scarlets, while the Lions, Bulls, and Sharks also fight for their playoff dreams this weekend
Injured stars return to ignite Lions' confidence for crucial Cardiff clash
The Lions must try and string some good overseas performances together to keep their playoff hopes alive in the URC
Bulls, Sharks, Lions, and Stormers face key matches ahead in race for the URC play-offs
The local sides face a final push in thetournament as they hunt for a URC playoff featuring all four SA teams.
‘Little things the big things’ for Lions’ Schoeman against Sharks
Ruben Schoeman returns from a five-match ban, ready to spearhead the Lions pack in their crucial URC clash against the Sharks.
Plumtree: Sharks probably have more respect for Lions than they have for us
The Sharks and the Lions play each other home and away over the next fortnight of United Rugby Championship games and plenty is at stake for both teams.
Back Bulls to win and Sharks to come close in SA URC derbies
We look at the best betting angles for this weekend's United Rugby Champions matches, with a focus on the local derbies in Pretoria and Johannesburg.
No Henco or Quan, but JC Pretorius, Ruben Schoeman bolster Lions in URC clash against Sharks
The Lions aim to bounce back against the Sharks, with Ruben Schoeman returning from suspension, while injuries to Van Wyk and Horn pose challenges.
WATCH: Fierce local URC derbies expected as Kitshoff calls time on stellar career
An electrifying Saturday of rugby is on the cards in Gauteng as the Bulls take on the Stormers and the Lions face the Sharks in crucial SA clashes.
Lions await a fierce Shark attack
The Lions host the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday at Ellis Park, and centre Marius Louw is aware of the danger the visitors pose.
Empty seats cast shadow over Gauteng rugby as derbies fail to draw crowds
Can Gauteng's iconic stadiums reclaim their electric atmosphere during local derbies or will the blue seats at Loftus and red seats at Ellis Park remain empty?
Sharks face tough decision on squad selection ahead of Lions clash
The Durban outfit must decide whether to maintain the winning squad or reintegrate key Springboks for the upcoming derby in Johannesburg
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflects on Jukskei Derby loss to Bulls
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen discusses the team's performance in the Jukskei Derby against the Bulls, highlighting their resilience and areas for improvement
Cairns only change to Lions run-on squad to face the Bulls in Jukskei Derby
The Lions have made a significant change to their starting lineup as they prepare to face the Bulls in the Jukskei Derby this Saturday, with injury updates and team details included