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Sep 1, 21 •
1402 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions Announce New Coaching Structure
The Lions Rugby Company have today announced the appointment three former Springboks to bolster their coaching setup ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) competition starting 24 September 2021. Head coach Ivan ‘Cash’ Rooyen will be...
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Aug 30, 21 •
1286 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van der Merwe’s departure in November confirmed
Wing Edwill van der Merwe’s move to Johannesburg to join the Emirates Lions when his contract concludes in November has been confirmed. Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) made Van der Merwe a significant offer in a bid to retain his services,...
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Jul 5, 21 •
2511 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on B&I LIONS V CELL C SHARKS: BEARD, NAVIDI, CURRY TO MAKE DEBUTS
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Rugby, Wales) and Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales) will make their Lions debuts on Wednesday evening when the tourists take on Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park (kick off 6pm BST). Ireland lock, Iain...
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Jul 1, 21 •
2348 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sigma Lions Sponsorship
Sigma Connected launching their title sponsorship of the Lions’ Carling Currie Cup team this weekend with the British & Irish Lions match. Lions Rugby Company is delighted to announce that Sigma Connected will be the new title holder for the Carling...
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Jun 17, 21 •
1045 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Horn to lead Lions in Mbombela
The Lions will travel to Mbombela this weekend where they will face old foes, the New Nation Pumas in the first round of South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious competition, the Carling Currie Cup. Lions head coach, Ivan van Rooyen, has picked a side...
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Jun 3, 21 •
1113 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on A Fresh Emirates Lions Team to play the Cell C Sharks
Fresh after a bye week the Emirates Lions head into their Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA match against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 5 June. In keeping with the theme of consistency, coach Ivan van Rooyen opted for the same match 23 bar Manuel...
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Apr 29, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Provincial women’s rugby back with a bang
South Africa’s top domestic and international women’s rugby players will return to the field with a bang for the first time since 2019 when the Women’s Premier and First Divisions kick off in May and June respectively. The Premier Division, which...
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Feb 25, 21 •
893 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Time of the essence as 2021 season kicks off
Speeding up play to ensure more action on the field will be key as the 2021 season kicks off this weekend with a series of preparation matches between eight provincial sides, which will feature a countdown clock for kicks and a focus on speeding up set pieces...
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Feb 19, 21 •
1472 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SuperSport to broadcast preparation matches
SA Rugby and SuperSport announced on Friday that they will be broadcasting all 16 preparation fixtures live when the local rugby season kicks off next weekend. As a result, the fixtures have been amended. Eight local unions will each play four matches – two...
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Feb 12, 21 •
2516 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Preparation fixtures announced to kick off 2021
SA Rugby announced the kick-off of the 2021 season with a number of preparation fixtures for eight provincial teams as national planning focuses on entry to the international Rainbow Cup and the Springboks’ forthcoming Test season, starting with the series...
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Nov 12, 20 •
1116 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
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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Oct 29, 20 •
1479 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Xerox Lions U21 team announcement
Xerox Lions Under 21 side to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls Under 21’s in the final of the SA Rugby Under 21 Championship at Emirates Airline Park on Friday, 30 October at 14:00. This match will be broadcast live by Supersport. Nkosikhona Masuku Dameon Venter...
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Oct 28, 20 •
1057 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
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 22, 20 •
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General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1080 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
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 6, 20 •
1138 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
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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May 15, 20 •
1309 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
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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Jan 16, 20 •
1253 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions to support fight against Australia bushfires
The Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions team want to support the fight against the bushfires in Australia and will be making a contribution to WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service). It is impossible to know how many animals have...
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Oct 30, 19 •
2268 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions – Head Coach
The Lions Rugby Company is pleased to announce Ivan van Rooyen as Head Coach of the Emirates Lions. “Ivan van Rooyen is someone who can build on the successes of past years. He has proven his worth within the Lions Company Structures,” said Rudolf...
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Oct 11, 19 •
1935 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions and Swys de Bruin part ways
After 7 years with the Lions, initially as an Assistant Coach and thereafter as Head Coach, Swys de Bruin will part with the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. This decision is mutual, and both Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. and Swys de Bruin have parted ways...
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Sep 4, 19 •
1678 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions go blue for final
The Xerox Golden Lions will run out in their 22nd Currie Cup final when they face the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday and will do so in the not so unfamiliar royal blue jersey to commemorate 130 years of domestic rugby. It might sound...
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Aug 27, 19 •
1497 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SWD, Lions target Women’s Interprovincial B Section final spots
SWD and the Golden Lions will enter the final pool round of the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial B Section on Saturday as the favourites to advance to the final after working their way into pole position in the competition. Both teams have won their last...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions, SWD Women in pole position for final spots
The Golden Lions and SWD Women’s teams took a big leap toward possible final berths in the B Section of the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition thanks to comprehensive victories over the weekend, which saw them top the standings in their...
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Jul 25, 19 •
1458 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Orie back for WP clash
The Xerox Golden Lions team to travel to Cape Town this weekend to face DHL Western Province welcomes back their Springbok Marvin Orie. The Lions boast a new lock pairing of Orie and Ruben Schoeman. Orie was in action against the Wallabies at Emirates Airline...
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Jun 28, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Rooyen back at CC helm/Skosan puts pen to paper
Consistency was the key in the Lions Rugby Company’s appointment of the Coach of the Xerox Golden Lions for the 2019 DirectAxis Currie Cup season. Ivan van Rooyen will retain the role of head coach of the Xerox Golden Lions after they just missed out on a...
