IVAN VAN ROOYEN

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen

Lions maiden URC playoff dream within sight

Fidelity Securedrive Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says Connacht will pose a tough challenge as the Johannesburg-based side pushes for their maiden playoff spot in the United Rugby Championship.

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Ivan van Rooyen beaming following Lions' superlative result against table-topping Glasgow Warriors

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hailed his charges' defensive effort in their 54-12 hammering of the Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Lions taking it one game at a time, says captain Francke Horn

The Lions are not getting ahead of themselves as the race to the top eight of the United Rugby Championship heats up.

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Lions not getting ahead of themselves following emphatic URC victory

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is ensuring his charges are staying grounded in the wake of their dominant 54-17 demolition of Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Lions wary of fired up Boan Venter in URC clash against Edinburgh

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen believes Boan Venter will arrive at Ellis Park with a point to prove ahead of his move to Johannesburg next season.

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Ivan van Rooyen hails Lions' mental strength as team claim first SA Shield

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen lauded his team's mental resilience following Saturday's 24-10 United Rugby Championship (URC) win over the Stormers at Ellis Park, a performance that secured the Johannesburg side their first-ever South African Shield.

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