The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks travel to France while the Lions pack their bags for Scotland in the round of 16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup in April. The Bulls thumped Stade Francais 48-7 in their last 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup pool match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, and will make their debut in the
South Africa’s push for Vodacom URC playoff berths resumes this week following the conclusion of the European pool-stage campaigns. Both the Lions and Vodacom Bulls go into the Jukskei derby at Ellis Park on Saturday with confidence having claimed convincing European cup wins over the weekend. By trampling Stade Francais 48-7 at Loftus, the BULLS
Two key players for the Lions are reportedly weighing their future plans, with one eager to stay at Ellis Park while the other remains uncertain about his next move. According to Rapport, No 8 Francke Horn is in advanced talks to extend his relationship with the Johannesburg outfit, where he has thrived under coach Ivan
Captain Francke Horn and flanker Ruan Venter each scored a brace of tries as the Lions secured a place in the EPCR Challenge Cup playoffs with a comprehensive win against Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday. The hosts dominated the contest from the first whistle and finished up with nine tries, complemented by 11 points
Ruan Venter starts at blindside flanker as Morne van den Berg returns to face Dragons in a crucial EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Ellis Park on Saturday. It’s a case of sink or swim for the Lions in the competition this week as the pool stages reach a close with the knockout round, which will
The Lions will view an EPCR Challenge Cup showdown with the Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday as an oasis in the desert. Cash van Rooyen’s team is thirsty for a sip of victory after a 28-5 reverse at Montpellier, their fifth defeat in six matches across the Challenge Cup and Vodacom URC, and in
Flanker Izan Esterhuizen says the Lions are preparing for the make-or-break EPCR Challenge Cup match against Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday with renewed focus. “We deserved tough love after our performance at the weekend,” Esterhuizen said at a press conference on Tuesday, referring to the Lions’ 28-5 defeat to Montpellier last week. “We need
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Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has emphasised the importance of Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Dragons at Ellis Park following their loss in France last week. “The defeat means it is non-negotiable that we have to win on Saturday to reach the round of 16,” said Van Rooyen, as the Pride went down 28-5
Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye bounced off a would-be Montpellier tackler during their Challenge Cup match. Maybe the Emirates Lions should use Asenathi Ntlabakanye in midfield more often A massive bump in their #ChallengeCupRugby clash yesterday against Montpellier pic.twitter.com/7vmc2xOXCJ — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) January 12, 2025 The post Watch: ‘Jozi Bulldozer’ embarrasses defender appeared first on
