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Lions keep title defence alive

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

The Xerox Golden Lions kept their hopes alive of defending their Currie Cup title with a 28-16 victory over the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Friday.

WP sneak into semifinal

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Robert du Preez kicked a last-gasp penalty as DHL Western Province secured a place in the semifinals thanks to a nail-biting 30-28 (halftime 17-7) win over near-neighbours, the Boland Cavaliers in their...

Lions knock Sharks out with second-half rout

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

MATCH REPORT: The Lions, with a three-try second-half rout, effectively knocked the Sharks out of Currie Cup play-off race.

Lions book their place in Currie Cup semi-finals

1 decade ago by Currie Cup News

The Lions scored all their points in an inspired second half performance to down the Sharks in a do-or-die final round Currie Cup game.

Friday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

McKenzie slapped with 2-week ban   Edinburgh second-row Fraser McKenzie has been suspended for two weeks after he was found guilty of committing an act of foul play against Munster.   His will...

Diamond wary of Leicester threat

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has described Leicester as "the Manchester United of Aviva Premiership rugby" prior to Saturday's meeting between the clubs at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Eddie Jones announces England squad for Wealth Series

1 decade ago by England Rugby

Eddie Jones has announced his 45-man elite player squad and 37 players who will attend a three-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the Wealth Series against South Africa,...

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy withdraw from 2023 RWC bid   Italy have withdrawn from the Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection process saying it would cost the city of Rome too much money.    "As it has always...

'Pragmatic' Sharks out to tame Lions

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez knows that his team will have to play some smart rugby to knock over the Golden Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Springbok team to face the Wallabies

1 decade ago by Springboks

Rudy Paige will make his starting debut for the Springboks on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the team’s penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture of the year.   The inclusion of...