Lions

Grobbelaar returns, Nortje starts as Vodacom Bulls lace up for Jukskei derby

The Vodacom Bulls welcomed the return of Johan Grobbelaar to match fitness. The front-rower had been side-lined since mid-December after picking up an injury when the herd travelled to Lyon in round 2...

Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage

Following a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...

European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16

Leinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...

Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where...

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

The 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...

Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland

The Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...

Jamie George insists he is ready for pressure that accompanies England captaincy

George will lead England into the Guinness Six Nations in what he describes as the “greatest achievement of my life”. Jamie George insists he is ready for the pressure that accompanies the...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Lions v Ospreys

All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs

It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...

Young Ospreys team fight to bonus-point European win

Questions around altitude and heat were a common theme in the build-up, but this young Ospreys team played their hearts out for 80 minutes.  The result? A huge bonus point win in Jo’burg and...