IVAN VAN ROOYEN

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen

Discipline tops Lions’ to-do list after breaking winless run

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says discipline remains key despite his side finally breaking their winless streak in the United Rugby Championship.

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Lions captain Francke Horn relieved to get first URC victory of the season

The Lions are finally back to winning ways, much to the relief of captain Francke Horn and coach Ivan van Rooyen.

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Lions look to get URC campaign back on track against Scarlets at home

Ivan van Rooyen's charges are back at Ellis Park this Saturday for Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship, where they host the Scarlets on Saturday.

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Lubabalo Dobela to lead Lions attack in final URC match

It's a brave new world for head coach Ivan van Rooyen as he revealed his matchday squad for the United Rugby Championship Round 18 clash against the Ospreys in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Lions maintain belief in URC play-off spot despite setback

Despite a 42-31 defeat to Benetton at Emirates Airline Park last weekend, Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen remains confident they can still push for a Vodacom URC play-off spot.

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Ivan van Rooyen reflects on Lions' string of losses

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflected on their difficult time in Europe, where they lost three games across two competitions.

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