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Nov 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Golden Lions squad bolstered for SuperRugby
All the Lions’ Currie Cup heroes except for Kwagga Smith, who is contracted for National Sevens duty, have been retained for SuperRugby while nine other stalwarts have strengthened the squad. Flanker Derick Minnie returns after a long injury lay-off...
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Oct 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Correct Info on season ticket holders #Lions
Info on season ticket holders The Golden Lions Rugby Union wishes to issue an apology regarding season ticket holders for the final as incorrect information went out on Sunday. “It has come to our attention that the incorrect information...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Whiteley at eight for the Lions
Springbok number eight Warren Whiteley will wear the Xerox Golden Lions number eight jumper against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday but Jaco Kriel will still lead the team on the field. Steph de Wit will be the third member of the loose-trio...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #CurrieCup
Date: 19 September 3015 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, JHB Kick-off: 14h30 SA Time TV: SS2 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 15. Andries Coetzee, 14. Ruan Combrinck, 13. Stokkies Hanekom, 12. Howard Mnisi, 11. Courtnall Skosan, 10. Marnitz Boshoff, 9....
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Sep 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP U19 AND U21 PREVIEW VS GOLDEN LIONS
FRESH from their first win in the Absa U21 Provincial Championship this season, the EP Kings team are preparing for a total onslaught from the Golden Lions in their second round encounter in Johannesburg on Saturday (September 5). The Lions were completely...
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Aug 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on LIONS INJURY UPDATE
The Xerox Golden Lions medical group have released a report ahead of the team’s match against the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit this weekend. Only one new injury was sustained during last weekend’s victory over the Cell C Sharks. Loose forward Ruaan Lerm has...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions, WP dominate at Coca-Cola Grant Khomo and Academy Weeks
The Golden Lions emerged as the top team at the U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week at the Bridgton Sports Grounds in Oudtshoorn on Thursday after overcoming a tense battle with KwaZulu-Natal for a 31-24 victory. Western Province, meanwhile, took the top honours...
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May 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: TOYOTA CHEETAHS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening. Ackermann has opted to rotate several players for this...
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May 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to tackle the Brumbies
Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Brumbies at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon. Ackermann has made two changes to the forwards for the encounter, as Martin Muller will start at lock and Robert...
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May 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on LIONS STAGE YET ANOTHER COMEBACK
The Lions staged a remarkable second half comeback which helped them to secure a 28-23 victory over the Highlanders in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Lions have shocked several of their more-fancied opponents in their backyard this season, and this match was...
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Johan Ackermann has named his side to take on the Highlanders
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 13: EMIRATES LIONS VS HIGHLANDERS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to take on the Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. Ackermann has made two changes to the...
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Mar 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions name their side to face the Reds
Photo: @HowzitJax VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND SEVEN: QUEENSLAND REDS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to face the Reds in Brisbane on Friday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made just one change for the game as...
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Mar 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions team to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch
Photo: Etienne Burger TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND FIVE: CRUSADERS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Ackermann has opted for consistency,...
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Feb 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to take on the Stormers
Photo: @ HowzitJax Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to take on the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park, making several changes to both the starting line-up and the bench. In the forwards, Schalk van der Merwe, Robbie Coetzee and...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions Injury Update
Photo: Etienne Burger VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND TWO The Emirates Lions medical team are pleased to report a clean bill of health within the Vodacom Super Rugby squad this week. Additionally, Springbok prop Julian Redelinghuys has been cleared and will be...
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Feb 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 13 February 2015 Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg Kick-off: 19h10 SA Time (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 15. Andries Coetzee 14. Ruan Combrinck 13. Lionel Mapoe 12. Howard Mnisi 11. Courtnall Skosan 10. Marnitz Boshoff 9....
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Feb 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions announce their side to take on the Hurricanes
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND ONE: EMIRATES LIONS VS HURRICANES Photo: Etienne Burger Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to front the Hurricanes in the opening round of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. Ackermann has...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on LIONS – TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2015 WARM-UP MATCHES
Photo: Etienne Burger The Emirates Lions and Lions XV sides will participate in two warm-up matches ahead of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby and Vodacom Cup tournaments. The matches against NWU-Pukke XV and the Leopards will be played at 15h00 and 16h40...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions extend contracts
Photo: Anton Geyser The Lions have announced new deals for several players, including Marnitz Boshoff, Jaco Kriel and Warren Whiteley, ahead of the new season. Springboks Boshoff and Julian Redelinghuys join Whiteley, Kriel and Ruan Dreyer in renewing their...
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Oct 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on ACKERMANN EXTENDS CONTRACT AS HEAD COACH OF THE LIONS
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the extension of the contract of head coach, Johan Ackermann until 31 October 2016. Ackermann will be acting as the head coach of both the Super Rugby team and the Currie Cup side at the GLRU. Ackermann was...
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Aug 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to play WP
XEROX GOLDEN LIONS VS DHL WESTERN PROVINCE Xerox Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 22-man side to take on DHL Western Province at DHL Newlands this Saturday. In the forwards, Willie Britz and Warwick Tecklenburg move up...
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Aug 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS INJURY UPDATE: ABSA CURRIE CUP WEEK TWO
The Xerox Golden Lions medical team have released a medical update, following Saturday’s 41-13 victory over the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Ellis Park. Flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff has fractured his right arm and will be out of action for up to twelve weeks. He will...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions opt for consistency
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park when Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI
Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk today announced that, as of June 1st 2014, CEO Manie Booysen will hand over his position to current General Manager: Professional Rugby, Rudolf Straeuli. This following the conclusion of his current contract....
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions make six changes ahead of Force Clash
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: WESTERN FORCE VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made six changes, including wholesale changes to the front row....
