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Top of the pops: Eight South Africans named in URC Elite XV

Players from the Stormers, Bulls and Lions have been included in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV of the Season.

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Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen focusing on the silverlinings of a breakthrough season

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen highlighted the positives of the United Rugby Championship season following their disappointing quarterfinal loss to Leinster on Saturday.

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Lions name side for Mission Impossible against Leinster in Dublin

The Lions will have their work cut out when they face wounded Leinster in their United Rugby Championship quarterfinal clash on Saturday night in Dublin.

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Springbok legend and Lions coach defend Leinster scapegoat Jacques Nienaber

Former Springbok Victor Matfield and Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys have defended Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber in the wake of their disastrous Champions Cup loss.

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Lions host Leinster and Sharks face Ospreys as 2026-27 URC fixtures are confirmed

The Lions will host Leinster and the Sharks welcome Ospreys on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers and Bulls set to start away from home.

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Sibabalwe Mahashe cleared of all wrongdoing after URC find video evidence inconclusive

Lions loose forward Sibabalwe Mahashe will not be sanctioned by the United Rugby Championship for foul play or unsportsmanlike conduct.

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