IVAN VAN ROOYEN

Francke Horn (captrain) and Ivan Van Rooyel (coach) of the Lions talk to the media at the post match press conference during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Ben

Lions target reset during URC break after bruising derby defeat

Lions captain Francke Horn says processing the heavy weekend loss to the Bulls has been challenging for the squad, but insists the group is determined to regroup and respond.

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Lions grow in belief as Pead delivers when it counts

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says Saturday’s win in Durban offered a clear glimpse of the future, after young back Haashim Pead stepped up in the biggest moment of a tight derby against the Sharks.

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Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen buoyed by performance against Stormers

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen had plenty of silver linings to focus on despite his men going down 34-27 to the undefeated Stormers in their United Rugby Championship encounter on Saturday.

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Challenge Cup: Ivan van Rooyen looking for silver linings from Lions loss

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is taking the positives out of their narrow 14-10 defeat away to the Newcastle Red Bulls in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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Ivan Van Rooyen hails Lions' resilience and effort after big win over in-form Ulster

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was a very happy man as he hailed his team for their hugely impressive 49-31 triumph over Ulster at Ellis Park.

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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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