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Dec 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA ‘Super’ teams join northern Rainbow Cup
South Africa’s ‘Super’ teams will contest a “Rainbow Cup” competition next year with the current Guinness PRO14 clubs, it was confirmed on Wednesday. The Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers will join 12 clubs from Ireland,...
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Nov 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions v Phakisa Pumas match falls to COVID-19
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Emirates Lions and Phakisa Pumas scheduled for Emirates Airline Park on Saturday has been postponed in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was taken as part of prescribed precautions advised by the...
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Nov 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Lions shake-up for Puma clash
Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made several changes to the side that will host the Phakisa Pumas at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. The pack of forwards will see Ruan Dreyer, Willem Alberts and Reinhard Nothnagel get a start as part of the squad...
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Nov 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Odendaal back in the fray
Burger Odendaal returns to the fray to take up a centre partnership with Wandisile Simelane to face log leaders the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked derby at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. This is the only change to the starting line-up....
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Nov 4, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions and Toyota Cheetahs share points
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked third round match between the Emirates Lions and the Toyota Cheetahs, which was called off in line with COVID-19 protocols, has been declared a draw, as a result of the inability to reschedule the match. Each team is awarded...
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Oct 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions return home
Elton Jantjies made a full recovery after his injury scare last week when he sustained a grade 1 calf injury during training. He will captain the Emirates Lions against the Tafel Lager Griquas on Friday evening (19:00) at Emirates Airline Park in the first...
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Oct 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions cleared to host Tafel Lager Griquas
SA Rugby can confirm that following consultation with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Emirates Lions and the Tafel Lager Griquas can go ahead. The match is scheduled for Friday 30...
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Oct 22, 20 •
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Comments Off on Centre Kriel takes the reign for Lions
Elton Jantjies has been ruled out of the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked clash with the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday 24 October (16:30) due to a grade 1 calf injury sustained during training on Tuesday afternoon. Jantjies will sit this one out and will be...
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Oct 19, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Who says watching the Lions from home can’t still be fun?
The Lions and our sponsors, Vodacom and Carling Black Label have created an amazing ‘in-home’ spectator experience for 10 lucky Lions SUPERFANS! We are all missing the excitement and emotion of being at Emirates Airline Park watching the Lions in...
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Oct 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on Ross drafted onto bench
Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made only one change to the match 25 that travels to Cape Town for the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked clash with the DHL Stormers on Saturday. After a sterling performance by Morné van den Berg, he gets a starting...
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Oct 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on A bit of old and new for first outing
Jaco Visagie, Rabz Maxwane, Burger Odendaal and EW Viljoen will make their first appearance for the Emirates Lions when they run out against the former Vodacom Super Rugby log-leaders the Cell C Sharks at Jonsson Kings Park on Friday evening. The foursome...
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Sep 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Ross to lead against Pumas
In another opportunity to impress the coaches the Emirates Lions will face the Phakisa Pumas in a friendly match at Emirates Airline Park on Friday afternoon at 14:00. Some players who weren’t in action on Super Fan Saturday at Loftus were all included....
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Aug 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Battle of the Backs Lion vs Bull
It’s On! In a history first, coined The Battle of the Backs, our fearless captain Elton Jantjies will don the gloves and come face to face with Cornal Hendricks of the Vodacom Bulls as they fight it out for superiority. The big fight night will take place...
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Aug 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Next steps announced as SA prepares to return to rugby
South Africa’s franchise teams will return to full-contact training from early next week, following completion of final health checks. SA Rugby announced that the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Toyota Cheetahs, Phakisa Pumas and...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on Rugby gears up for return to action
SA Rugby announced on Friday that professional rugby teams would return to non-contact training from Monday. The confirmation followed several weeks of preparation and consultation with government and all provincial unions to ensure compliance with regulation...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Herbst farewell.
The Blue Bulls Company confirms that prop Wiehahn Herbst will leave Loftus Versfeld to join the Emirates Lions. Herbst joined after the 2018 season and spent a year and a half in the colours of the Vodacom Bulls where his experience assisted immensely on the...
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Jul 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Visagie farewell
The Blue Bulls Company confirmed today that experienced hooker Jaco Visagie will be leaving Loftus Versfeld and will link up with the Emirates Lions. Visagie made his first-class debut in 2013’s Vodacom Cup and went on to representing the franchise at...
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Jul 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Odendaal
The Blue Bulls Company today confirmed that center Burger Odendaal will be departing the #BullsFamily. The 27-year-old, who also captained the Vodacom Bulls earlier this year, will be making his way across the Jukskei to neighboring franchise, the Emirates...
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May 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on Lions Rugby Co Player Announcement
The Lions Rugby Company would like to take the opportunity to thank all of their staff and players for understanding and embracing the difficult and very challenging times that was forced upon them by COVID-19. It truly takes special people to make a place...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on Covid19: Emirates Lions Update
The Emirates Lions arrived back from New Zealand on Sunday evening and have all gone into self-isolation for 14 days. The rest of the team management arrive back on Monday evening (16 March) and will also be in self-isolation (14 days). Please note that our...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 7 Review
• Cell C Sharks too good for DHL Stormers • Reds comeback fell Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions suffer more pain on the road • Competition suspended, SA teams to return home The Cell C Sharks defeated the DHL Stormers 24-14 on Saturday in...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Odendaal back to captain Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions mix things up for Auckland challenge • Unchanged Cell C Sharks ready for DHL Stormers’ charge The two Gauteng sides are both on the road in Australasia this weekend, and from a...
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Mar 8, 20 •
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• Cell C Sharks take SA Conference lead with win over Jaguares • Rebels break duck over Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Vodacom Bulls thump Highlanders for first win of season The impressive Cell C Sharks climbed to the top of the South African Conference...
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Mar 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Alberts and Simelane start for Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Sbu Nkosi returns for Jaguares clash in Durban • Vodacom Bulls hand out two debuts for Highlanders clash The Cell C Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday afternoon in their first...
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Mar 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review
• Cell C Sharks outplay Reds to end tour on high note • Disappointing DHL Stormers suffer first loss of the season • Emirates Lions pay price for slow start in Sydney • Jaguares down Vodacom Bulls for bonus-point win at Loftus The Cell C Sharks...
