UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

JOHNNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 22: Julian Redelinghuys of the Lions during the Emirates Lions training session and mixed zone at Johannesburg Stadium in November 22, 2023 in Johannesbur

Lions’ Loftus upset fuels confidence ahead of EPCR Clash

Lions forward coach Julian Redelinghuys says the side has drawn valuable lessons from their heavy United Rugby Championship defeat to Benetton earlier this season, lessons they intend to put to use when the teams meet again in the EPCR Challenge Cup at Ellis Park on Saturday at 15:00.

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Ill-disciplined Sharks slain by rampant Connacht in Galway

The Sharks were woeful as they went down 44-17 in their United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht in Ireland on Saturday night.

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Stormers fight back to beat Munster and maintain perfect URC record

The Stormers preserved their flawless United Rugby Championship campaign with a stirring 27-21 victory over Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday.

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URC: Lions score six tries put Bulls to the sword at Loftus

The Lions secured their fourth win in this season's United Rugby Championship campaign after a 43-33 bonus-point victory against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

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Francke Horn leads Lions to Jukskei derby at Loftus Versveld

Round 6 of the United Rugby Championship sees the Lions travel to Pretoria to face the Bulls this Saturday.

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URC: George Whitehead makes debut for Sharks against Connacht

The Sharks return to United Rugby Championship duty this week for a clash against Connacht in Galway, Ireland, on Saturday evening.

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