Ntlabakanye: Things need to change
Asenathi Ntlabakanye says the players are responsible for the Lions’ disappointing season and must take decisive action.
Cash: It’s the 0.1% that’s frustrating
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen is left to rue missing out on the Vodacom URC playoffs yet again, and after another inconsistent performance from the Lions.
Scarlets punish Lions to stay in playoff hunt
The Scarlets survived a Lions fightback to strengthen their @Vodacom #URC playoff push with a bonus-point win at Ellis Park.
Lions out of URC playoffs
Benetton’s shock 33-7 victory over Glasgow on Saturday eliminated the Lions from the race for the Vodacom URC quarter-finals.
LIVE: Lions vs Scarlets
Follow the live action as the Lions clash with Scarlets at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvSCA
It’s bonus-ball for Lions
The Lions are hunting four tries and the win when they host Scarlets on Sunday. @Vodacom #URC
Mossie: Lions must keep talent
Defence coach Jaque Fourie says the Lions can’t afford to lose star players like Edwill van der Merwe.
Straeuli forced to retire
Lions utility forward Ruhan Straeuli has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 26 on medical grounds.
EPCR boss: SA teams want to win Champions Cup
EPCR CEO Jacques Raynaud says while the current format of the Investec Champions Cup “is not perfect” it is still “very good”.
Cash credits new leader for Lions revival
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says a change in captaincy “made a big difference” as veteran hooker Jaco Visagie helped the Pride pull out of a five-match slump.
