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Lions edge Leinster in thrilling URC opener at Ellis Park

The Lions produced a strong finish to edge Leinster 27-26 at Ellis Park and open their United Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-fought victory.

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Lions unleash Bok behemoth against defending URC champions Leinster

The Lions open their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship campaign against the Indomitable Leinster at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Nienaber praises Lions' pedigree as Leinster prepare for Ellis Park test

Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has underlined the scale of the challenge awaiting his side when they travel to Johannesburg to face the Lions in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Former Bok boss Jacques Nienaber in a win-win position amid contract negatitations

No matter which road lies ahead, the future looks bright for Leinster assistant coach Jacques Nienaber.

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Leo Cullen to leave Leinster in 2027 as URC champs begin search for successor

Leinster have confirmed that head coach Leo Cullen will step down at the end of the 2026/27 season, with the province launching a recruitment process to identify his replacement.

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URC Grand Final: Leinster go back-to-back as they trounce error-strewn Bulls in Dublin

Leinster defended their United Rugby Championship title with an emphatic 36-7 victory over an off-colour Bulls in the Grand Final at Croke Park on Friday night.

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