Francke Horn

Who’s staying, who’s going for Lions?

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.

Proud Lions lick their wounds

Ivan van Rooyen and Francke Horn rued the accuracy but not the heart of the Lions, after Leinster ended the Pride’s unbeaten start to the 2024-25 Vodacom URC in Dublin.

Lethal Lions locked on Leinster

Francke Horn and Ivan van Rooyen praised the Lions’ fight in Italy on Saturday, setting the stage for an epic top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash against Leinster this week.

Lions to take the fight to Zebre

Skipper Francke Horn hailed the Lions for their determination in a gutsy Vodacom URC win in Wales on Sunday, yet anticipates another tough contest against Zebre this week.

Lions leader Horn eyes Bok call-up

Considering the competition for Springbok back-row spots, it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions like Francke Horn.

Lions face up to dozing off

The Lions secured a big win on Saturday, but head coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Francke Horn know there’s still work to be done ahead of their European tour.

Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers . Francke Horn of the Emirates Lions BKT United Rugby Championship, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - 29 Oct 2022

Horn leads Lions in URC opener

Francke Horn will captain a Lions team that features six players making their Vodacom URC debut in the season opener against Ulster in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Lions stars commit to pride

Francke Horn leads a massive pack of 19 players who have signed new contracts with the Lions until the end of the 2024-25 @Vodacom #URC season.

Cash gives the Lions Horn for the Currie Cup

The Lions will commence their Currie Cup campaign under the leadership of captain Francke Horn when they take on the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday evening.