IVAN VAN ROOYEN

Lions determined to bounce back from Bulls thrashing

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Francke Horn insist the Lions will not let their 57-15 defeat to the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship set the tone for the rest of the season.

12 Oct 2026

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Van Rooyen admits Lions fell well short after Loftus demolition

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen conceded his side was well short of the required standard after the Bulls ran in nine tries in a dominant 57-15 United Rugby Championship performance.

11 Oct 2026

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Ivan van Rooyen warns Lions of different Bulls challenge at Loftus

Ivan van Rooyen expects the Bulls to pose a markedly different threat from the side the Lions beat at Loftus Versfeld last season, with the Pretoria outfit showing greater attacking intent under Johan Ackermann.

09 Oct 2026

Lions boss looking ahead to 'massive' trans-Jukskei derby against Bulls

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusions as to the challenge his charges face when they travel to Pretoria to face the Bulls on Saturday.

04 Oct 2026

van Rooyen hails debutants as Lions secure maiden victory over Leinster

Ivan van Rooyen has praised the 10Bet Lions’ debutants following a 27-26 victory in their opening United Rugby Championship encounter against defending champions Leinster.

27 Sep 2026

Lions hoping scar tissue has healed as they prepare for URC opener against Leinster

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusion as to the challenge that awaits when they face defending URC champions Leinster at Ellis Park on Saturday.

25 Sep 2026