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Aug 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Battle of the Backs Lion vs Bull
It’s On! In a history first, coined The Battle of the Backs, our fearless captain Elton Jantjies will don the gloves and come face to face with Cornal Hendricks of the Vodacom Bulls as they fight it out for superiority. The big fight night will take place...
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Aug 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Next steps announced as SA prepares to return to rugby
South Africa’s franchise teams will return to full-contact training from early next week, following completion of final health checks. SA Rugby announced that the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Toyota Cheetahs, Phakisa Pumas and...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on Rugby gears up for return to action
SA Rugby announced on Friday that professional rugby teams would return to non-contact training from Monday. The confirmation followed several weeks of preparation and consultation with government and all provincial unions to ensure compliance with regulation...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Herbst farewell.
The Blue Bulls Company confirms that prop Wiehahn Herbst will leave Loftus Versfeld to join the Emirates Lions. Herbst joined after the 2018 season and spent a year and a half in the colours of the Vodacom Bulls where his experience assisted immensely on the...
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Jul 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Visagie farewell
The Blue Bulls Company confirmed today that experienced hooker Jaco Visagie will be leaving Loftus Versfeld and will link up with the Emirates Lions. Visagie made his first-class debut in 2013’s Vodacom Cup and went on to representing the franchise at...
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Jul 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Odendaal
The Blue Bulls Company today confirmed that center Burger Odendaal will be departing the #BullsFamily. The 27-year-old, who also captained the Vodacom Bulls earlier this year, will be making his way across the Jukskei to neighboring franchise, the Emirates...
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May 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on Lions Rugby Co Player Announcement
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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Comments Off on Covid19: Emirates Lions Update
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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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 7 Review
• 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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Comments Off on EMIRATES LIONS TOURING SQUAD
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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Comments Off on Emirates Lions to face DHL Stormers
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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Comments Off on Emirates Lions to play Reds
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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Comments Off on Bushfires unite rugby fraternity
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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Comments Off on Rugby fans and players revel in thrilling Vodacom Super Hero Sunday
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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Comments Off on Lions to support fight against Australia bushfires
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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Comments Off on Lions confirms teams, management
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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Comments Off on Transport and safety get top priority ahead of Vodacom Super Hero Sunday
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...