Ivan van Rooyen

Struggling Lions coach turns to Dobbo

Under-fire Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes a chat with Stormers rival John Dobson helps inspire a similar change in fortunes for his struggling Joburg outfit.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/INPHO/Shutterstock (12463378z) Zebre vs Emirates Lions. The Lions team huddle before the game United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 24 Sep 2021

Lions opt for split squads in Currie Cup, URC

The Lions have confirmed they will utilise two different squads for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup competitions.

Edwill van der Merwe Team of the Week Stormers

Lions unleash Van der Merwe and Alberts, Swanepoel return

Edwill van der Merwe will make his Lions debut against Cardiff Rugby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Sunday.

Lions coach: Glasgow didn’t beat us

Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen has voiced his frustration at his team’s inability to secure a victory against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.

Solitary change for desperate Lions

Consistency and experience were key factors when Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen named his team for their fourth round Rainbow Cup clash against the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Van Rooyen: Lions loss hurts

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has expressed his disappointment at his side’s disjointed performance that led to a 26-21 Currie Cup semi-final defeat against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Referee Cwengile Jadezweni awards a penalty

Lions will give it a ‘crack’ against Bulls

Following a thorough review of their previous Jukskei derbies, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his side is better prepared to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-finals.

Lions coach lauds big kicking Swanepoel

Ivan van Rooyen has credited fullback Tiaan Swanepoel’s excellent goal-kicking performance as the catalyst for the Lions’ 22-19 comeback win over Western Province on Saturday.

Lions players Courtnall Skosan and Wandisile Simelane celebrate

‘Hurt’ Lions coach calls for more from players

Lions coach Ivan Rooyen says his team needs to learn to string an 80-minute performance together to turn the tide in the wake of their 30-25 loss to the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Jake: SA rugby getting best of both worlds

Jake White has highlighted the benefits of the top franchises playing in the northern hemisphere, while retaining the opportunity for the Boks to still annually face the All Blacks.