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May 15, 20 •
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The Lions Rugby Company would like to take the opportunity to thank all of their staff and players for understanding and embracing the difficult and very challenging times that was forced upon them by COVID-19. It truly takes special people to make a place...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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The Emirates Lions arrived back from New Zealand on Sunday evening and have all gone into self-isolation for 14 days. The rest of the team management arrive back on Monday evening (16 March) and will also be in self-isolation (14 days). Please note that our...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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• Cell C Sharks too good for DHL Stormers • Reds comeback fell Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions suffer more pain on the road • Competition suspended, SA teams to return home The Cell C Sharks defeated the DHL Stormers 24-14 on Saturday in...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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• Odendaal back to captain Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions mix things up for Auckland challenge • Unchanged Cell C Sharks ready for DHL Stormers’ charge The two Gauteng sides are both on the road in Australasia this weekend, and from a...
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Mar 8, 20 •
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• Cell C Sharks take SA Conference lead with win over Jaguares • Rebels break duck over Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Vodacom Bulls thump Highlanders for first win of season The impressive Cell C Sharks climbed to the top of the South African Conference...
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Mar 5, 20 •
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• Alberts and Simelane start for Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Sbu Nkosi returns for Jaguares clash in Durban • Vodacom Bulls hand out two debuts for Highlanders clash The Cell C Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday afternoon in their first...
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Mar 1, 20 •
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• Cell C Sharks outplay Reds to end tour on high note • Disappointing DHL Stormers suffer first loss of the season • Emirates Lions pay price for slow start in Sydney • Jaguares down Vodacom Bulls for bonus-point win at Loftus The Cell C Sharks...
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Feb 27, 20 •
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• Four changes for Emirates Lions’ Sydney assignment • Nyakane leads Vodacom Bulls’ charge against Jaguares • Am returns for Cell C Sharks’ final tour game Down Under • DHL Stormers tweak starting team for Blues clash The Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Feb 20, 20 •
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The Emirates Lions depart for their tour of Australasia on Saturday 22 February at 18:50. Their fixtures on tour are: 28 February – vs Waratahs (Bankwest Stadium, Sydney)7 March – vs Rebels (AAMI Park, Melbourne)14 March – vs Blues (Eden Park,...
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Feb 13, 20 •
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Emirates Lions prop Dylan Smith will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game on Saturday when host the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park at 15:05. The burly prop made his Super Rugby debut in 2016 and have scored two tries. “This milestone...
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Feb 13, 20 •
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• Cell C Sharks change flyhalves for Hurricanes clash • 50-up for Smith in big local battle in Johannesburg The Cell C Sharks and the DHL Stormers will be aiming to make it three wins from three starts in the weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby action....
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Feb 6, 20 •
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Springbok Andries Coetzee makes a welcome return to the Emirates Lions team for their first Vodacom Super Rugby game at home at Emirates Airline Park against the Reds on Saturday.Coetzee will don the number 15 jumper. In the only other change to the starting...
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Feb 5, 20 •
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In the support of Wires and the incredible work they are doing in the continuous effort to rescue and rehabilitate injured animals in Australia due to the widespread bushfires that have still not subsided, the Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions will...
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Feb 2, 20 •
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• Cell C Sharks down Vodacom Bulls in opening fixture• Four-try DHL Stormers off to flying start in Cape Town• Powerful Jaguares tame Emirates Lions in Buenos Aires The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks both registered winning starts at home in their...
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Jan 30, 20 •
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• Flyhalf duel adds spice to local season opener in Durban • Kolisi leads DHL Stormers from No 8 against Hurricanes • Emirates Lions face difficult task first up in Buenos Aires The 25th edition of Vodacom Super Rugby kicks off this weekend, starting...
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Jan 20, 20 •
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The new super-charged energy within South African rugby was in full flow on Sunday as a near 50 000-strong crowd at the FNB Stadium carried the momentum of last year’s Rugby World Cup triumph and cheered wildly for their heroes at a thrilling Vodacom Super...
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Jan 16, 20 •
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The Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions team want to support the fight against the bushfires in Australia and will be making a contribution to WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service). It is impossible to know how many animals have...
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Jan 16, 20 •
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The Emirates Lions management for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season is as follows:Ivan van Rooyen: Head CoachSean Erasmus: Defence CoachNeil de Bruin: Attack, Backs & skills CoachJulian Redelinghuys: Forwards – Scrum Coach Warren Whiteley:...
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Dec 12, 19 •
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An integrated security and transport plan will be in place for Vodacom Super Hero Sunday at FNB Stadium on January 19. In confirming its plans yesterday, Stadium Management South Africa, which manages the stadium precinct, announced that a multi-faceted...
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Oct 30, 19 •
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The Lions Rugby Company is pleased to announce Ivan van Rooyen as Head Coach of the Emirates Lions. “Ivan van Rooyen is someone who can build on the successes of past years. He has proven his worth within the Lions Company Structures,” said Rudolf...
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Oct 11, 19 •
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After 7 years with the Lions, initially as an Assistant Coach and thereafter as Head Coach, Swys de Bruin will part with the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. This decision is mutual, and both Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. and Swys de Bruin have parted ways...
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Jul 31, 19 •
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FNB is continuing its support for homegrown talent by partnering with Springboks star Aphiwe Dyantyi as the first professional player to be part of the FNB Patron programme. The programme is designed to prepare players for life beyond their professional...
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Jun 28, 19 •
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Consistency was the key in the Lions Rugby Company’s appointment of the Coach of the Xerox Golden Lions for the 2019 DirectAxis Currie Cup season. Ivan van Rooyen will retain the role of head coach of the Xerox Golden Lions after they just missed out on a...
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Jun 17, 19 •
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· Draw confirmed for next weekend’s four quarterfinals · Vodacom Bulls romp to superb victory over Emirates Lions · Late Lukhanyo Am try shatters DHL...
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Jun 14, 19 •
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In a significant boost for SA Rugby and the Lions Rugby Company, Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has extended his contract with the Emirates Lions until 2021. The Lions Rugby Company, together with SA Rugby, and the newly established contracting model have been...
