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Preview: Vodacom Cup Semi-finals
Preview: Vodacom Cup Semi-finals
Two teams could be sailing into uncharted waters this weekend when the Vodacom Cup semi-finals take place in Nelspruit and Johannesburg....
Lions cancel USA tour
Lions cancel USA tour
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has announced their decision to cancel their intended tour to the United States of America....
Bayonne sign Lions prop
Bayonne sign Lions prop
Top 14 strugglers Bayonne have signed South African props Gert Muller (from Agen) and JC Janse van Rensburg from the Lions....
Lions put Kings to the sword
Lions put Kings to the sword
The Lions staved off a spirited fight-back from the Southern Kings to triumph 41-31 in their warm-up match at Ellis Park on Saturday....
Lions duo ruled out
Lions duo ruled out
The Lions will be without scrum-half Michael Bondesio and Willie Britz when they take on the Kings....
Lions tour to help Sanzar?
Lions tour to help Sanzar?
The Golden Lions' two-match tour of North America in April could pave the way for Sanzar to include teams from the United States and Japan in 2016. ...
Lions make changes
Lions make changes
Lions coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to take on the Bulls in the Gauteng Cup, taking place this Saturday in Soweto....
Lions win again
Lions win again
The Lions won their second game of the season with a 33-17 victory over the Cheetahs in their Lions Challenge match at Ellis Park on Saturday....
New kit for Lions
New kit for Lions
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has announced a sponsorship agreement with a new official kit and apparel sponsor....
Easy does it for Lions
Easy does it for Lions
The Lions recorded a 51-13 victory over Russia in their inaugural Lions Challenge match at Ellis Park on Saturday....
Preview: Lions v Russia
Preview: Lions v Russia
Lions coach Johan Ackermann will field five debutants in his starting XV against Russia at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday....
16 games for Lions in 2013
16 games for Lions in 2013
The Golden Lions Rugby Union have announced a schedule of 16 matches for their top players for the inaugural Lions Challenge series....
Lions without stadium sponsor
Lions without stadium sponsor
The Golden Lions Rugby Union suffered another setback, after their stadium sponsors, Coca-Cola, opted not to renew their sponsorship in 2013....
Former SA U21 coach joins Lions
Former SA U21 coach joins Lions
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has appointed former Sharks XV coach Swys de Bruin as the assistant coach to the senior team. ...
Lions name Sevens squad
Lions name Sevens squad
The Lions have announced a 12-man squad for the NBM Sevens tournament in George this weekend. ...
Lions reveal fixture list
Lions reveal fixture list
The Lions' schedule for 2013 has been announced, with the non-Super Rugby side set to play a number of international sides....
Mitchell quits as Lions coach
Mitchell quits as Lions coach
John Mitchell has terminated his contract as Lions head coach, allowing him to link up with Sale Sharks, according to reports....
Cronje swaps Bulls for Lions
Cronje swaps Bulls for Lions
Bulls utility back Lionel Cronje has been released from his contract to take up an offer with the Lions....
Mitchell reinstated as Lions coach
Mitchell reinstated as Lions coach
Suspended coach John Mitchell will return to the Lions rugby franchise next week, the union said on Friday....
Mitchell ready to return to Lions
Mitchell ready to return to Lions
John Mitchell has been cleared of all the misconduct charges made by the Golden Lions and will return to work, according to his lawyer. ...
 
 

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