Van Rooyen heaps praise on Lions’ old guard

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was full of praise for Willem Alberts, Jannie du Plessis and Jaco Kriel in the wake of their 27-12 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park.

‘No excuse for Sharks’ error-ridden performance’

Sean Everitt has lamented the Sharks’ poor display, particularly up front, that led to them losing 27-12 to the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Lions roar past Sharks

Courtnall Skosan and Tiaan Swanepoel scored the only tries of the game to guide the Lions to a commanding 27-12 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Bulls CEO: Important for fans to return

Vodacom Bulls chief executive Edgar Rathbone says it is still a ‘priority’ for the rugby industry to get small groups of fans back into stadiums.

Graphics: Currie Cup teams (Round 4)

Check out the match-day squads for round four of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Lions and Sharks in Joburg.

World Rugby, RFU, WRU implicated in head-injury saga

World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union confirmed they’ve received a letter of claim from solicitors representing certain players and will now take time to consider its contents.

Lions stick with winning combination

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has named an unchanged starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Sharks at Ellis Park.

Fortuin to make Sharks debut

Former Vodacom Bulls and Kings lock Aston Fortuin will make his debut for the Sharks against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Powell concerned about Olympic Games preparation

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says World Rugby’s decision to postpone the Singapore and Hong Kong Sevens could leave teams short of preparation for the Olympics.

Griquas vs Bulls match cancelled

The Griquas’ match against the Vodacom Bulls scheduled for Kimberley on Saturday has become the first Currie Cup game to be called off due to Covid-19 protocols.