THE LIONS

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Junior Boks bolster Lions for Challenge Cup tie against Perpignan

Junior Springboks Batho Hlekani and Haashim Pead will start for the Lions as they take on Challenge Cup opponents Perpignan in France on Saturday.

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Brilliant Batho Hlekani earns plaudits as he shines on international debut for Lions

Junior Springbok Batho Hlekani enjoyed a superlative debut in the red and white of the Lions in their Challenge Cup victory over Lyon in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Lions hold their nerve to beat Lyon and keep Challenge Cup hopes alive

The Lions held on to secure a thrilling 43-33 victory over Lyon in a pulsating EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Ellis Park.

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Springbok Ruan Venter cops four-game ban for high shot on Aphelele Fassi

Springbok and Lions star Ruan Venter has received a four-match ban following his red card against the Sharks in Durban last week.

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The underdog story continues: Springbok trio commit future to Lions Rugby

The Lions have secured the future services of three Springboks in Morne van den Berg, Ruan Venter and Quan Horn.

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Lions hoping to take a bite out of Benneton in Challenge Cup clash

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has included Springbok stars Asenathi Ntlabakanye and Morne van den Berg in his side for their Challenge Cup clash against Benetton on Saturday.

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