Cash: First-half catnap, errors cost Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded the Lions for a gutsy fightback but rued unforced errors and a 20-minute slump for sealing their fate at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Siya stars as Sharks clinch SA Shield

Captain Siya Kolisi scored two tries to lead the Sharks to victory in a nail-biting URC derby against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.

URC got conference system right

The Vodacom URC South African Shield can become a sought-after prize for our teams in a way the Super Rugby conference trophy never was, writes @SimonBorchardt

LIVE: Sharks vs Lions

Follow the live action as the Sharks clash with the Lions at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC #SHAvLIO

Watch: Join Sharks in Lions hunt

Go behind the scenes with Siya Kolisi and the Sharks on their trip to Ellis Park to tackle the Lions in pursuit of a maiden SA Shield title. @Vodacom #URC

Keo & Zels: Will the Lions do the Stormers a favour?

The SA Shield is the Sharks’ to lose unless the Lions again “want it more”, as they did in Johannesburg.

State of the URC: Stormers, Lions reignite campaigns

The Stormers and Lions boosted their playoff hopes with crucial derby wins on Saturday, while the Bulls chose a good week to slip up.

Watch: Limber Lions show off their skills

From Edwill van der Merwe’s touchdown celebration to SJ Kotze’s no-look pass in the buildup to Gianni Lombard’s try, the Lions were full value in their mauling of the Sharks at Ellis Park.

LIVE: Lions vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Lions host the Sharks at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvSHA

Lions suffer double derby blow

The Lions have reportedly lost two key members of their backline for the Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.