POLL: Does Bok prop deserve 18-month ban?

Asenathi Ntlabakanye won’t play rugby again until 13 November 2027 due to an anti-doping rule violation. But is this a fair punishment?

Ntlabakanye cops big doping ban

Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has received a hefty punishment for an anti-doping rule violation. 

Weekend teams

Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides.

Ex-Bok: Great to see Lions roar again

Wikus van Heerden says the Lions’ stunning Vodacom URC campaign has rekindled the pride of the club.

Watch: Generation URZ – Lions

Ricky Schroeder chats with five Gen Z players from the Lions – Batho Hlekani, Haashim Pead, Henco van Wyk, Siba Mahashe and Quan Horn.

Lions not bothering to do the maths

Captain Francke Horn and forwards coach Wessel Roux say the Lions are ignoring playoff permutations and focusing on one thing – beating Munster on Saturday.

Cash: Munster clash do-or-die for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions are treating their Vodacom URC clash against Munster as a must-win and ignoring playoff permutations.

Munster star back for Lions clash

The Lions will take on Munster in a crucial Vodacom URC clash, with the Irish outfit set to be boosted by the return of one of their international stars.

Venter’s Bok dreams in doubt after knee injury

Ruan Venter looks destined for a stint on the sidelines after being driven off the field on a medical cart with what appears to be a serious knee injury.

State of the URC: All to play for in final round

There’s plenty on the line for South Africa’s Vodacom URC contenders heading into the final round of the regular season.