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URC history beckons for luckless Lions on difficult tour

The Lions have destiny in their own hands as they prepare to embark on a tough tour up north to round out the United Rugby Championship league phase.

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Ivan van Rooyen hails 'in our hands' breakthrough as Lions take control of URC playoff push

Ivan van Rooyen believes the Lions have finally put their United Rugby Championship playoff fate in their own hands, describing the shift as a major step forward for the franchise after years of late-season disappointment.

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URC: PJ Botha earns 100th Lions cap in Connacht clash

Lions will look to solidify their place in the United Rugby Championship playoffs when they face Irish side Connacht at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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John Dobson laments 'loose' Stormers in wake of Connacht loss

Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson was an unhappy man following his charges' 24-33 loss at the hands of a rampant Connacht side in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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URC: Stormers slump to home defeat against Connacht in Cape Town

The Stormers had a second half to forget as they slumped to a 33-24 defeat against an inspired Connacht outfit in their URC clash at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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'They're a dangerous team': Stormers bracing for 'desperate' Connacht as URC resumes

Stormers boss John Dobson is expecting a full-strength and highly motivated Connacht side at Cape Town Stadium, as the Irish outfit continues to mount a late playoff push.

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