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Dec 3, 18 •
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General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on GLRU appoints Meintjes as deputy
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that Stephen Meintjes has been co-opted as a deputy to the Executive Committee. Meintjes is not a new face at the Lions. He started his career as a referee for the union in 1985. He was appointed as Chairman...
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Sep 18, 18 •
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General News, National, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union announce new President
Following the resignation of former Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk last month, the union is pleased to announce that Neville Jardine has been appointed as the newly elected president. He thanked the Lions rugby fraternity for their support....
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Jun 9, 17 •
2883 Views •
General News, School •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions Craven Week teams announcement
The Golden Lions Rugby Union, hosts of the Under 18 Craven Week at St Stithians College from 17-22 July in Johannesburg, has included nine players in their final Under 18 Craven Week side that was part of the team that were in action in the main event against...
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Jan 26, 17 •
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General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gilbert extends 5 year agreement as the Official Ball of the Lions as well as GLRU Schools Rugby.
In 1823 a Gilbert Ball was used in the very first game of Rugby Football- 194 years later we’re still going from strength to strength. Throughout the centuries, we have been trusted by the rugby family worldwide to produce a quality product specifically...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rhino appointed as official supplier to Golden Lions Rugby Union South Africa
Rhino Rugby South Africa (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce a new Official Supplier Agreement with the Golden Lions Rugby Union which will see Rhino supplying the world’s best Scrumming Equipment and Rugby Technical Training Equipment to the Lions Super Rugby...
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Oct 28, 16 •
1818 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three Lions invited by Barbarians
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that three of their Super Rugby stars, all of whom are forwards, have been invited by the Barbarians for their three matches against the Springboks, the Czech Republic and Fiji. Akker van der Merwe (hooker),...
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Oct 24, 16 •
2194 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on GLRU announce new acquisitions
The Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. is proud to announce the following procurements at senior and junior level as well as to wish the players leaving us all the best for their future endeavours. “I would like to express gratitude to the players leaving us,...
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Oct 20, 16 •
1363 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions’ Ferreira joins Springboks
JP Ferreira, defense coach and technical analyst at the Golden Lions Rugby Union, has been seconded to the Springbok management team for the end of year tour. This announcement was made by SA Rugby during the two day rugby indaba that took place in Cape Town....
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Sep 28, 16 •
1927 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Both GLRU junior teams qualify for semi’s
Hard work, good contracting and investing in the youth of Gauteng has paid dividends for the Golden Lions Rugby Union with both the Under 19 and Under 21 sides who qualified for their respective semi-finals. The Unions’ Under 21’s ended second on the log...
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Mar 29, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on GLRU and LeadSA join forces
The Golden Lions Rugby Union and LeadSA have joined forces in the fight against racism. Lead SA is a personal call to every person to make a difference. We all have a responsibility to make the world a better place. It could be as simple as making a stranger...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS RUGBY UNION WELCOMES RUDOLF STRAEULI
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the appointment of ex-Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli, as General Manager: Professional Rugby and Commercial. Straeuli’s appointment will commence immediately and the role will see him manage all senior...
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Jan 25, 13 •
1948 Views •
General News, National •
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Comments Off on GLRU forms new partnership with Canterbury South Africa
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce a new sponsorship agreement with one of South Africa’s leading sports brands – Canterbury South Africa. The iconic rugby brand, whose current contracts range from international teams such as the...
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Jan 15, 13 •
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General News, National •
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Comments Off on 2013 Lions squad confirmed
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to confirm the 35-man MTN Lions squad that will participate in the Lions Challenge series. MTN Lions final squad: Gavin Annandale Martin Bezuidenhout Michael Bondesio Marnitz Boshoff JJ Breet Willie Britz...
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Jan 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Coca-Cola opts to cease sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium
The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to announce that popular beverage company Coca-Cola has chosen not to renew their naming right sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium. Coca-Cola, who have been the naming rights sponsor of the stadium since 2008, have chosen...
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Nov 23, 12 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on New agreement between GLRU and John Mitchell
The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to announce a new agreement that has been reached between the Union and coach John Mitchell. Mitchell will, with immediate effect, assume the position of technical advisor to the MTN Golden Lions, with assistant coach...
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Nov 13, 12 •
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Comments Off on Mitchell looks ahead to future at Lions
Lions head coach John Mitchell returned to work at the Golden Lions Rugby Union offices yesterday morning, following a four month period of absence, and is looking forward to his future at the Union. Mitchell is in the process of settling back in at the Lions...
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Aug 3, 12 •
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General News, International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Springboks and the All Blacks Test on 6 October 2012
It was announced by the South African Rugby Union that the Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks on 6 October 2012 will be played at Soccer City. To avoid any possible misunderstanding, the Golden Lions Rugby Union and Coca- Cola Park...
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Jul 18, 11 •
2129 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union Celebrate Madiba’s Birthday with Underprivileged
July 18 – The Golden Lions Rugby Union invited children from the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home to join them on Mandela Day – Monday, 18 July 2011 – to watch a training and gym session, meet the players, have lunch with them, pose for photos, collect...
