Cash: First-half catnap, errors cost Lions
Coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded the Lions for a gutsy fightback but rued unforced errors and a 20-minute slump for sealing their fate at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Lions hungry for more derby wins
Ivan van Rooyen is hopeful the victory over the Stormers boosts confidence levels as the Lions refocus for three successive SA derbies.
Cash: We need to find our feet again
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has emphasised the importance of Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Dragons at Ellis Park following their loss in France last week.
Lions sharpen claws for Stormers clash
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen is relishing the opportunity for the Lions to build on a big win at home when the Pride face the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
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.
Variety the spice of life in URC for Lions
The Vodacom URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a Lions team that has made a flying start to the new league season.
Lions sweat over crocked playmaker
The Lions are facing concerns over flyhalf Kade Wolhuter’s availability for their upcoming three-week tour to Europe following a hamstring injury in Saturday’s win over Edinburgh.
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.
Lions coach: Boks cashing in on URC
Ivan van Rooyen is convinced that the Vodacom URC is pivotal in nurturing the talent that has seen the Springboks’ squad depth become the envy of the rugby world.
