Russia win European 7s title
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsPhoto: Dmitry Inushkin Officially the two British teams again played as “Great Britain Lions” and “Great Britain Royals”. However, unlike the first leg, the Lions and Royals were entirely national...
Lions pummel hapless Kings
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MATCH REPORT: Captain Albertus Smith scored three tries as the Golden Lions thrashed the Eastern Province Kings 71-7 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Lions stay on course for semis
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Xerox Golden Lions kept their hopes of a semifinal berth alive when they thumped Eastern Province Kings 71-7 (halftime 26-7) in their Currie Cup Premier Division rugby fixture
Ackermann happy with less Super Rugby travel
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: The 2017 Super Rugby fixtures were confirmed earlier in the week and Lions coach Johan Ackermann was grateful for his team's travel schedule, after a nightmare draw in this year's competition.
Will coaching Indaba help ailing Springboks?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann is excited by the opportunity to sit down and share ideas with Springbok head coach Allister Coetzee and all the South African Super Rugby coaches at the coaching...
Tony Ward: I hope modern pros realise how lucky they are
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWarren Gatland's 2017 tourists are apparently set to become the highest-paid Lions in history.
Wales’s Sam Warburton leads race for British and Irish Lions captaincy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales captain led Lions to 3-1 victory over Australia in 2013• England’s Dylan Hartley also in frame to lead team in New ZealandSam Warburton will captain Wales in their four-match autumn Test...
Ackermann: Lions treasure Currie Cup
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann believes that the Currie Cup is still among the greatest provincial club competitions in the world.
Sexton eager to prove his fitness as All Blacks loom into view?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland out-half Jonathan Sexton gets the first chance to prove his fitness after summer shoulder injury when he faces off against prospective Lions rival Dan Biggar.
David Kelly: Sexton and Biggar go head to head in early Lions audition
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSo you wait three weeks for a leading contender for the Lions No 10 jersey to enter the fray and two come along at once.
