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Shimlas snatch Varsity Cup cracker

Replacement loose forward Henri van Heerden scored a last-minute try to give Shimlas a first win in seven years over the defending champions NWU Eagles at Shimla Park.

Makhaza fires UCT to opening win

Ntokozo Makhaza kicked 23 points as last season’s runners-up UCT Ikeys commenced their 2024 Varsity Cup campaign in style with an impressive victory against Shimlas at Shimla Park.

Lions hungry to hunt SA rivals

Marius Louw is confident the Lions can keep up their good recent record against their South African rivals when they tackle the @Vodacom Bulls in the Jukskei Derby on Saturday. #URC

Lions halfbacks Sanele Nohamba and Gianni Lombard

Lombard in, Hendrikse out for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has recalled his Lions stalwarts for the Challenge Cup clash against Ospreys at Ellis Park on Sunday.

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Jordan Hendrikse of Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between USA Perpignan and Emirates Lions at Stade Aime Giral on December 10, 2023 in Perpignan, France.

Lions hunt ‘statement’ win in Montpellier

The Lions are confident that a youthful squad can snaffle an upset win against an underperforming yet star-studded Montpellier side on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14287794by) Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Marius Louw of Emirates Lions celebrates winning BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 06 Jan 2024

Lions rest regulars for Montpellier mission

Lions Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has named a blended squad of experience and youth that will travel to Montpellier for round three of the European Challenge Cup.

Sanele Nohamba Lions 27 Nov 2022 Muzi Ntombela:BackpagePix

Nohamba in, Hendrikse out for Newcastle raid

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has recalled flyhalf Sanele Nohamba at the expense of Jordan Hendrikse for the Challenge Cup round two clash against the Premiership’s Newcastle Falcons at Ellis Park on Saturday.

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Players of Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between USA Perpignan and Emirates Lions at Stade Aime Giral on December 10, 2023 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by Valentine Chapuis/Gallo Images)

Loubscher lauds Hendrikse’s hand in ‘winning’ Lions

Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says Jordan Hendrikse’s savvy game management was crucial to a Lions’ performance that was efficient, if not flashy, in beating Perpignan on Sunday.

Lions reboot for Perpignan challenge

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has fielded an overhauled team for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan at the Stade Aime Giral on Sunday.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 29 October 2023; Mornay Smith of Vodacom Bulls is tackled by Jude Postlethwaite of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Vodacom Bulls at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Tyler Miller/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Bulls to front up to ‘physical’ Saracens

Prop Mornay Smith is expecting a physical battle when the Vodacom Bulls take on Saracens in their opening fixture of the 2023-24 Champions Cup on Saturday.