Lions Crush Sharks in Currie Cup Season Opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Golden Lions made a powerful start to their 2025 Currie Cup campaign with a commanding 46–5 victory over the defending champion Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. In a match that showcased...
Davids debuts as lions welcome defending champs
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what will be a repeat of last year’s nail-biting Carling Currie Cup final at Ellis Park, the Fidelity ADT Lions host current holders the Holywoodbets Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday....
Van Wyk returns for the Lions ahead of Connacht Meeting
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday’s Round 16 United Rugby Championship clash sees the Johannesburg side lock horns with Irish outfit Connacht at Emirates Airline. Kick-off is at 16:00. Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has taken...
Rass, Mafura to start for the Lions
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included star poacher JC Pretorius ahead of his side’s Round 12 clash with the Sharks, while Manuel Rass and Tapiwa Mafura start at outside centre and fullback...
Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Not...
Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45. Springbok Edwill...
Currie Cup Bulletin #22
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions will host the Sharks XV in the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division Final in Johannesburg next weekend after the two teams won their drama-filled semi-finals in Gauteng on Saturday. Hosts...
Currie Cup Bulletin #20
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs will continue the defence of their Carling Currie Cup crown when they travel to Johannesburg to face the table-topping Fidelity ADT Lions in the first semi-final at 14h30 on Saturday,...
Currie Cup Roundup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls maintained their unbeaten record in the Curie Cup Premier Division, while the Lions and Cheetahs won their matches to stay in the race for home semi-finals. In the first of three Saturday...
