SARU members vote to seek northern hemisphere future

2020-09-29

A Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) voted on Tuesday to explore entering four teams into an expanded PRO Rugby competition as well as retaining a place in a revised SANZAAR competition.

2020-09-28

Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked is here and the fixtures are out!

The Emirates Lions will host the Toyota Cheetahs at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 24 October for their first home game of the new Super Rugby Unlocked season.

2020-09-26

The Emirates Lions have showcased the depth of the union with some great talent on display with the final score going the way of the DHL Stormers by 34-21 to end off Super Fan Saturday at Loftus.

2020-09-24

The Emirates Lions resume their 2020 season on 26 September when they face the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in a Vodacom Super Fan Saturday double-header.

2020-09-23

The 2020 SA Rugby Under-21 Championship, featuring five provincial sides, will kick off on Sunday 4 October and will be played at one venue – Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg – culminating in the final on 30 October, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday.

2020-09-18

Tribute has been paid to Mr Monde Temba Tabata, a member of the SA Rugby Executive Council (Exco), who has died after several months fighting the effects of the COVID-19 virus.

2020-09-17

It has been announced that domestic rugby will commence on 26 September at Loftus Versfeld when the four Vodacom Super Rugby franchises face each other in a double-header which will see the Emirates Lions take on the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls face the Cell C Sharks.

2020-09-14

“What do you say to a matric pupil who played rugby his entire life and who just wants to be in the school’s first team? There is so much satisfaction that playing for the first team provides. A lot of emotion goes into it. Now there is a big void in that player’s life.”

2020-09-04

Manuel Johern Rass, affectionately called Mannie, has been quietly plying his trade at centre at the Emirates Lions and while he had a few starting berths in Vodacom Super Rugby this year, he is still waiting for that big break.

2020-09-01

Johannesburg, South Africa, 31 August 2020 – Mastercard today announced its sponsorship of the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) amateur women’s club league and senior women’s team – a step in line with its continuous commitment to champion and develop women’s rugby in South Africa. This support sends a powerful message for gender equality in sports and demonstrates a continued focus on gender balanced marketing.

2020-08-27

Jaco Kriel hasn’t tasted any rugby action at all since returning to South Africa in the middle of last year after having undergone a foot operation. He was working extremely hard to get back to full fitness while missing out on the first few Vodacom Super Rugby games. And then lockdown happened. He admits that it has been hard. “I missed the group environment, the banter between the boys, the good laughs and the hard work alongside each other the most,” he says.

2020-08-24

The former Transvaal scrumhalf Hamer Engelbrecht is hospitalized and kept under strict sedation with n heart and lung condition.

2020-08-21

Hacjivah Dayimani is just one of a host of loose forwards who are all currently vying to catch the coaches’ eye as the Emirates Lions prepare to get back into action once SA Rugby receives the green light.

2020-08-14

Emirates Lions defence coach Sean Erasmus was asked to reflect on the past two weeks of training with specific focus on his field of expertise. He conceded that it was challenging to do the necessary preparation to get everyone ready for when rugby will start but he was positive about the systems that are in place bearing in mind the team is still busy with non-contact training.

2020-08-10

A big friend of the Lions rugby family and a Lion by heart, Blackie Swart, passed away on Saturday afternoon.

2020-08-07

Wiehahn Herbst has been with the Emirates Lions for three weeks now and has settled in nicely in his new home while embracing the red and white. We caught up with this bulky powerhouse of a prop to find out a bit more about the family man and his likes and dislikes.

2020-08-03

Masked rugby players, hand-sanitizer, ball cleaning, and lots of running and skills work greeted all players as they returned to the training field last week for non-contact training.

2020-07-29

Sy ma-hulle het na drie seuns vir ‘n dogtertjie gehoop toe Cornelius Claassen Dannhauzer gebore is – ‘n bul-baba van bykans 13 pond.

Sy ma was seer van die groot baba se geboorte toe sy ouma hulle probeer opbeur en daarop wys dat die mooi baba soos ‘n speeldingetjie lyk.

Dis hoe die bynaam Toy (Dannhauser) gebore is.

2020-07-24

Emirates Lions loosehead prop Sithembiso ‘Sti’ Sithole always used to live at the coast and found Johannesburg fast-paced and busy. But he has settled in nicely together with fiancé Brielle, whom he met while studying at the University of Cape Town, and his two dogs Butch and Rocky.

2020-07-20

The Lions Rugby Company is very sad to learn of the tragic passing of former player and commentator Kaunda Ntunja.

2020-07-20

Wilhelm van der Sluys and Tiaan Swanepoel have both extended their contracts with the Lions and will remain in Johannesburg for the next year.

2020-07-17

Wiehann Herbst has been described as a powerhouse of a prop who goes about his business. The Lions are proud to announce that Herbst decided to move that business over to Johannesburg.

2020-07-16

Talented lock Lunga Ncube has committed to the Lions in a major boost to the Johannesburg based sides’ youth stocks.

2020-07-15

Prolific hooker Jaco Visagie has traded Pretoria for Johannesburg and will hopefully not have to wait too long to put the Emirates Lions number 2 jersey on his back.

2020-07-15

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Wednesday the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled.

2020-07-14

EW Viljoen is returning home to South Africa and will settle in Johannesburg with the Emirates Lions after a stint with the Leicester Tigers since 2019.

2020-07-14

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing Tony de Munnik, a former vice-president of the GLRU and chairperson of the Ellis Park Development Company.

2020-07-13

It was confirmed earlier today that Burger Odendaal has joined the pride. In a homecoming of sorts Odendaal is back home where he started his rugby career at Monument High School.

2020-07-09

Dr Theunie Lategan, passed away at the age of 62 due to a heart attack.

2020-07-09

It is confirmed that prop Ruan Dreyer is heading home to the Lions after a stint at Gloucester. The 29-year-old tighthead started four Tests for the Springboks under Allister Coetzee in 2017 after a fine Vodacom Super Rugby campaign.

2020-07-04

Two stalwarts have recommitted to the Lions when Sti Sithole and Jan-Henning Campher extended their contract.

2020-07-03

The 24-year-old Sibahle Ndiphiwe Maxwane, better known as Rabz, has put pen to paper and is joining the Lions Pride.

2020-06-19

The second part of Prof Pieter Krugers’ articles for Men’s Mental Health Week tackles COVID-19 and the effect it has had on elite sports people. Prof Kruger is the Director: Centre for Health & Human Performance at NWU and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist

2020-06-18

During Men’s Mental Health Week we asked Prof. Pieter Kruger, Director for the Centre for Health & Human Performance (CHHP) at the North West University, to write an article on mental health in elite rugby.

2020-06-17

Ellis Park Stadium (Pty) Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Pieter Burger who will assume the position of Managing Director effective from 1 August 2020. Burger, currently the CEO of Mpumalanga Rugby Union, is an experienced rugby administrator and strong business development professional.

2020-06-17

We cornered the new Managing Director for EPS (Pty) Ltd and posed some tough questions to him. We feel he came through with flying (red) colours.

2020-06-11

Emirates Lions team manager Mustapha Boomgaard is one of Vodacom Super Rugby’s longest-serving management members. He has overseen over 340 Currie Cup and Super Rugby games since becoming Lions team manager in 2008. Recently he spent nearly an hour chatting to Independent Media rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen about some of his experiences of the last 12 years and also revealed some “secrets” in a 20-question Q and A about the men who’ve donned the famous red and white jersey.

2020-06-08

Kevin de Klerk, former president of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, turned 70 on Saturday. The living legend has been there and done that. The forceful figure has played in 13 Tests for his country, in more than 100 games for the then Transvaal and probably double that in club rugby.

2020-06-04

Former Lions wing Melvine Smith lives in Bonn, Germany and is the coach of the German rugby team. He was part of various Lions teams from 2000 to 2004 and played with some big names like Bryan Habana, Jaque Fourie, Cobus Grobbelaar, Gcobani Bobo, Kaya Malotana and the likes.

2020-05-28

The Lions rugby family is proud to announce the following players have signed on the dotted line and will be Lions for the next two years

2020-05-22

Behind every athlete is an even stronger woman. This is definitely the case at the Lions and while the players get all the glory, little credit is given to the wives and girlfriends that support them day in and day out. In this section of Ladies of the Lions we hear how Ivana Jantjies manages three little boys and Elton during lockdown.

2020-05-20

Scoring a try against a post protector is a thing of the past. Lions players and defence coach all welcomed this recent law change announced by World Rugby.

2020-05-16

The Lions Rugby Company would like to take the opportunity to thank all of their staff and players for understanding and embracing the difficult and very challenging times that was forced upon them by COVID-19.

2020-05-14

He will be remembered for the way he eyed the poles before stepping up for his goal kick and placing the ball on a tee of sand as he did so.

2020-05-08

Ellis Park Stadium (Pty) Ltd. bids farewell to Managing Director, Edgar Rathbone, who is set to join the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd. as CEO.

2020-05-06

Q What does a normal day in lockdown look like?

A We wake up with the kids, make breakfast and spend some time together before the day starts. I then head to gym for prehab and my gym programme. Lunch follows, and then I help out around the house before the video session with the team. In the afternoon I usually go for a run, after which is some quality family time again.

2020-04-30

We had a catch-up with Cobus ‘Baywatch’ Grobbelaar on his days in lockdown with his family and reminiscing about his playing days.

2020-04-20

Springbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx has been a revelation for his Japanese club the Shining Arcs since joining them at the end of 2019 and has scored five tries in their last four games before the season halted to a stop due to Covid-19.

2020-04-15

Paul Bayvel, perhaps the finest scrumhalf ever to don the red-and-white Transvaal jersey, lost his fight in the biggest battle of his life.

2020-04-09

Avril Stefan Malan, the youngest ever Springbok captain in a Test Series at the age of 23 years and 126 days, celebrates his 83rd birthday today.

2020-04-06

1.Best roommate on tour?

-Marnus (Schoeman). If Marnus is your roommate, you can be sure of laughs and you can always be yourself around him.

2020-03-12

Frans van Wyk, Hacjivah Dayimani and Ruan Vermaak will get their first start on tour when the Emirates Lions run out against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

2020-03-11

Piet Landman harvested rugby.

The official statistician of Transvaal and later Lions rugby passed away suddenly last Saturday morning at the relatively young age of 58 after being diagnosed with cancer only a fortnight ago.

2020-03-06

The Emirates Lions’ tour of Australia is drawing to close rapidly as they prepare for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in AAMI Park on Saturday evening (Australia time).

2020-03-05

Willem Alberts gets his first start in the red and white of the Emirates Lions when they face the Rebels in AAMI Park in Melbourne on Saturday evening.

2020-03-04

To room or not to room. That is the question. Well, when you are on a rugby tour, chances are you will have to room with a team mate.

2020-03-02

The Emirates Lions had a very business oriented day on Monday.

It all started with intense team sessions in the team room of the hotel where game analysis was discussed at length with a lot of senior players giving their input.

2020-03-01

The Emirates Lions team arrived in Melbourne ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels on Sunday 29 February and checked into the very impressive Crowne Plaza Hotel on the banks of the Yarra river.

2020-02-28

The Emirates Lions could not kick off their tour of Australasia on a winning note as they went down 29-17 to the Waratahs in the Bankwest Stadium in Paramatta on Friday night.

2020-02-28

Media Manager Annemie Bester will be giving you a birds’ eye view of being on tour with the Emirates Lions up close and personal.

2020-02-26

Waratahs vs Emirates Lions - 28 February 2020

2020-02-26

With the stunning Sydney Opera House as the setting and the Harbour Bridge as back-drop the Lions Rugby Company pulled off a first ever event in Vodacom Super Rugby history by hosting a Business Breakfast with some of the most influential role players in the Southern Hemisphere as part of a panel that discussed the way forward for rugby.

2020-02-20

EMIRATES LIONS TOURING SQUAD

The Emirates Lions depart for their tour of Australasia on Saturday 22 February at 18:50.

Coach Cash van Rooyen named a settled squad for their four-match tour of Australia and New Zealand in the next month.

2020-02-15

The Emirates Lions got their hearts broken at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday as the centre of the DHL Stormers, Ruhan Nel, cantered over in the 82nd minute to award his team a 33-30 victory.

2020-02-14

Dylan Smith, the 25 year old prop of the Emirates Lions, reaches a special milestone on Saturday against the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park when he will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby match.

2020-02-13

Emirates Lions prop Dylan Smith will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game on Saturday when host the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park at 15:05.

2020-02-08

Tyrone Green was the pick of the crop as he not only scored his first ever Vodacom Super Rugby try but crossed the whitewash twice to help the Emirates Lions to a 27-20 victory over a gutsy Reds side at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

2020-02-06

Springbok Andries Coetzee makes a welcome return to the Emirates Lions team for their first Vodacom Super Rugby game at home at Emirates Airline Park against the Reds on Saturday.

2020-02-06

They call him the Bone Collector, he has been tagged with some of the greatest rugby hits in recent times, the sort of weapon that wins the battle of the gain-line and one who sported amongst the highest tackle counts in the team.

2020-02-04

In the support of Wires and the incredible work they are doing in the continuous effort to rescue and rehabilitate injured animals in Australia due to the widespread bushfires that have still not subsided, the Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions will be hosting a breakfast in Sydney where all proceeds will go to Wires.

2020-02-02

It was a disappointing start to the Emirates Lions campaign in this years Vodacom Super Rugby as they bowed out to the Jaguares in Buenos Aires early on Sunday morning SA time.

2020-01-31

We challenge all supporters,sponsors and stakeholders to open their hearts and join us with this worthy cause.

2020-01-31

Team Announcement: Jaguares vs Emirates Lion

Jose Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires (2 Feb, 01:00)

2020-01-27

Emirates Lions Travel Group to Argentina 2020 announcement

2020-01-16

Lions to support fight against Australia bushfires

The Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions team want to support the fight against the bushfires in Australia and will be making a contribution to WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service).

2020-01-16

The two Emirates Lions teams to take part in friendly matches against the Vodacom Blue Bulls are:

Friday 17 January Emirates Lions XV vs Vodacom Blue Bulls XV (Loftus B)

2020-01-16

The Emirates Lions management for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season

2019-12-04

Former Springbok and Transvaal prop Ockie Oosthuizen passed away at the age of 64 early this morning.

2019-11-28

Are you ready?

Do you feel that heartbeat pulsing through the new Canterbury home jersey?

It’s the heartbeat of Jozi. The new Lions jersey is iconic in its own way, designed to embody the spirit of One Family. One Team. One heartbeat.

2019-11-25

Kitch Christie said: 'Give me a strong tighthead and I'll build you a strong team'. That is never truer than now with retired Springbok tighthead prop Julian Redelinghuys now heading up the Lions front-row factory in conjunction with another former Springbok Wessel Roux.

2019-11-01

Ashleigh Murray (24) received her Springbok blazer from SA Rugby Referees Manager Banks Yantolo at the Golden Lions Rugby Referees Society 2019 Annual Awards Dinner at Rand Park Golf Club on Thursday evening.

2019-10-30

The Lions Rugby Company is pleased to announce Ivan van Rooyen as Head Coach of the Emirates Lions.

“Ivan van Rooyen is someone who can build on the successes of past years. He has proven his worth within the Lions Company Structures,” said Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of the Lions Rugby Company (LRC).

2019-10-14

Five Lion Cubs have been included in the South African Under 20 squad to tour Tbilisi, Georgia, from Wednesday, 27 November, to Thursday, 5 December, as part of the team’s preparations for the 2020 season.

2019-10-11

Lions and Swys de Bruin part ways

After 7 years with the Lions, initially as an Assistant Coach and thereafter as Head Coach, Swys de Bruin will part with the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. This decision is mutual, and both Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. and Swys de Bruin have parted ways amicably.

2019-09-30

The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud of Piwokuhle Nyanda who has been included in the Springboks Women’s team who will face Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Athlone, Cape Town, on Monday.

2019-09-27

The Golden Lions’ former Affie Regard Roets will come face to face with the Blue Bulls when these two teams meet in main match of the Under 19 Week at Emirates Airline Park on Friday.

2019-09-17

Hacjivah Dayimani joined the Springbok Sevens squad on Monday as the wider Blitzboks training group converged at their base at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport to start preparation for the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

2019-09-16

SA Select Women name exciting young mix for Spain encounter

The GLRU is very proud of Piwokuhle Nyanda for her inclusion in the SA Select Women's team to face Spain on Saturday.

2019-09-10

2020 Super Rugby Match Schedule

The 2020 Super Rugby match schedule has been announced by SANZAAR. The tournament will kick-off with two derbies on Friday 31 January. The Blues will host the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland while later the same evening the Brumbies will host the Reds at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

2019-09-07

The Xerox Golden Lions nearly pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in Currie Cup final history, but ultimately fell just short as the Free State Cheetahs ran out 31-28 winners in Bloemfontein on Saturday to claim the trophy.

2019-09-05

The Xerox Golden Lions team to play the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final, brought to you by DirectAxis, shows one change from last week with Sti Sithole losing out due to a torn calf muscle sustained during training on Thursday.

2019-09-04

Bongi Nhleko, captain and number eight of the Xerox Golden Lions Womens’ team, talks about her life in rugby ahead of her teams’ fourth consecutive Provincial B Section final against SWD at 13:00 in Cape Town on Saturday.

2019-09-04

Lions go blue for final

The Xerox Golden Lions will run out in their 22nd Currie Cup final when they face the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday and will do so in the not so unfamiliar royal blue jersey to commemorate 130 years of domestic rugby.

2019-08-31

The Xerox Golden Lions powered into the final of the Currie Cup after defeating Griquas 34-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Top of the log for large part of the season, Griquas’ stellar campaign has now halted abruptly.

2019-08-29

The Xerox Golden Lions coaching staff picked an unchanged side for the Currie Cup semi-final against the Tafel Lager Griquas at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

Captain Ross Cronje and Marnus Schoeman both celebrate their 70th caps in Currie Cup. Cronje played in 55 for the Lions while the flankers’ stat include other teams.

2019-08-26

As we wrap up this Womens' Month we had a chat to some amazing women in the Lions family. Behind every strong athlete, coach or rugby administrator is an even stronger woman. While these men get all the glory, little credit is given to the wives and girlfriends that support them day in and day out.

2019-08-24

The Xerox Golden Lions will host a home Currie Cup semi-final at Emirates Airline Park next weekend after winning their final match in the group stages against an upbeat Tafel Lager Griquas side by 27-26.

2019-08-23

Piwokuhle Nyanda recently had a personal tally of 46 points when the Xerox Golden Lions womens’ team beat the Pumas 95-5 at Emirates Airline Park. She is currently also on the radar of Springbok Womens' coach Stanley Raubenheimer.

2019-08-22

The Xerox Golden Lions welcomes back Springbok Marvin Orie for the vital clash against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

2019-08-22

The Lions Rugby Company is proud to welcome Jamba Ulengo who will be part of Lions rugby for the next two years.

2019-08-18

The Xerox Golden Lions managed to hold onto the third spot on the log despite losing 30-28 to the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Sunday afternoon thanks to their four tries and close final score.

2019-08-18

As a celebration of Women’s Month we sat down with Rene Straeuli, wife of Lions Rugby Company CEO Rudolf and mother to Rieze and Ruhan, over coffee and cookies at Waterkloof Hoerskool where she is an Afrikaans teacher and netball coach.

2019-08-16

Frans van Wyk will make his debut for the Xerox Golden Lions when they host the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Sunday. Kick-off is at 14:00.

2019-08-15

1. If you could play any other position, what would it be?
Definitely centre. It’s the position my dad played, and I feel when you are in the backline you have more space to play, and you can still be physical if need be.

2019-08-13

Xerox Golden Lions number eight Hacjivah Dayimani’s name is a combination of the words Akiva, which means to protect and the Xhosa name Mpumelelo which means achiever.

2019-08-11

The Xerox Golden Lions, despite losing narrowly by 31-26 to the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, managed to move to the top of the log after securing two bonus points.

2019-08-08

The Xerox Golden Lions team to host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday shows three changes from last weekend.

Eddie Fouche comes in for the injured Jan-Louis la Grange (concussion) at centre, lock Reinhard Nothnagel replaces Wilhelm van der Sluys (concussion) and Len Massyn gets the nod at flank.

2019-08-02

The Xerox Golden Lions remain the Come Kids of note after yet another victory was secured over the Toyota Free State Cheetahs by 24-22 after trailing at half-time 19-7.

The men from Jozi are now the only unbeaten side in this years’ Currie Cup.

2019-07-30

Lions up against log leaders

The Xerox Golden Lions will face log leaders, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.

2019-07-29

The Golden Lions got their SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial B Section campaign off to a winning start this weekend, scoring over 36 points in their opening match of the season.

2019-07-27

The Xerox Golden Lions are the comeback kids as they once again fought from behind to secure a massively impressive 30-28 win over DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday with quicksilver Tyrone Green scoring the winning try in spectacular fashion.

It was all WP in the early stages of the game and the home side were rewarded with their first try after just seven minutes.

2019-07-25

The Xerox Golden Lions team to travel to Cape Town this weekend to face DHL Western Province welcomes back their Springbok Marvin Orie.

2019-07-23

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – 23 July 2019 – Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015.

2019-07-13

The Xerox Golden Lions official unofficial team commissioner Jonathan needs no introduction. Coach Cash van Rooyen welcomed him at training this week and the message was clear:

LEEEUS, LEEEUS, LEEEEUS! #CurrieCupReloaded #LionsPrid

2019-07-13

Wing Madosh Tambwe scored four tries as the Xerox Golden Lions began their 2019 Currie Cup campaign with a thrilling 38-37 win against the Pumas in Johannesburg on Saturday.

2019-07-11

An exciting Xerox Golden Lions side brimming with youth and excitement is ready to kick off the Currie Cup at home against the Phakisa Pumas on Saturday.

2019-07-02

Management Team for the Xerox Golden Lions and Management Team for the Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 team

2019-07-01

For the first time in 11 years, South Africa will host Australia at Emirates Airline Park, on Saturday 20 July 2019. Don't miss your chance to be part of the crowd that cheers on the Boks, ahead of the Rugby World Cup in September!

2019-06-28

Consistency was the key in the Lions Rugby Company’s appointment of the Coach of the Xerox Golden Lions for the 2019 DirectAxis Currie Cup season.

Ivan van Rooyen will retain the role of head coach of the Xerox Golden Lions after they just missed out on a spot in the final last year.

2019-06-27

The Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 side travels to Durban for a vital clash with the Cell C Sharks in the Under 21 Championship in Durban on Saturday.

The men from Jozi had an impressive win over the Free State Cheetahs last weekend.

2019-06-14

Malcolm Marx

In a significant boost for SA Rugby and the Lions Rugby Company, Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has extended his contract with the Emirates Lions until 2021.

2019-06-14

The Emirates Lions made four changes for the all-important Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

2019-06-12

Sangweni starts against Baby Blacks

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made three changes to his starting team to face New Zealand in their World Rugby U20 Championship Pool C decider in Rosario on Wednesday, with Sibusiso Sangweni (flank), Elrigh Louw (lock), and Thaakir Abrahams (wing) earning their first starts.

2019-06-12

Henco van Wyk of Monument Hoerskool will captain the Under 18 Bidvest Waltons Xerox Golden Lions Craven Week side this year.

The centre is the 9th Monna to lead the provincial side in the last ten years. The only exception was Travis Gordon in 2017 who hails from KES.

2019-06-08

Five tries by the Hurricanes was a mountain too far for the Emirates Lions to match as they went down 37-17 in Johannesburg on Saturday.

2019-06-07

Stephan Lewies had to withdraw from the team due to a knee injury sustained at training on Thursday

2019-06-01

Kwagga shines as Lions roar

Kwagga Smith scored two tries as the Emirates Lions banked a crucial 41-22 bonus-point win against the DHL Stormers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

2019-05-29

Q: If you ever found yourself auditioning for a music reality TV show, what song would you sing and why?

A: A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton. It’s my go-to feel good song.

2019-05-22

Q: What is the TV Programme you can’t miss?

A: It isn’t a new show, but I love Friends.

2019-05-19

Smith Schoeman & Co.

Smith and Schoeman sounds like a partnership with their names shining in glitter at a big company. In this case, however, Smith and Schoeman are in a partnership on the side of the Emirates Lions scrum and their names are shining bright in rugby circles.

2019-05-18

Lions tame Highlanders

A late try by Emirates Lions winger Courtnall Skosan sealed the victory for the Emirates Lions as they downed the Highlanders 38-29 in their Vodacom Super Rugby match at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

2019-05-18

2019-05-17

Q: What is your (honest) opinion about Joburg?

I was a bit nervous heading up here, as everyone said Joburg isn’t really a nice place, but I have been really happy here. So, Joburg has been great!

2019-05-16

Vodacom Super Rugby

Malcolm Marx retains the captaincy for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

2019-05-16

Vodacom Super Rugby

Malcolm Marx retains the captaincy for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

2019-05-10

On Saturday the Emirates Lions fought their way to a nail-biting 29-28 victory over the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park. Replacement flyhalf Shaun Reynolds slotted a penalty 11 minutes from the end that proved to be the difference between the two sides in a slugfest, where both sides scored four tries apiece and the winner was in doubt until the last seconds.

2019-05-09

Warren Whiteley and James Venter will lead the Emirates Lions and Xerox Golden Lions XV when they run out to face the Waratahs and Valke in Vodacom Super Rugby and the Supersport Rugby Challenge respectively at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

2019-05-09

The Xerox Golden Lions XV are in action in a SuperSport Rugby Challenge curtain raiser against the Valke. The match kicks off at 12:00.

2019-05-04

Lions XV on a winning streak

Three hat-tricks were scored by the Xerox Golden Lions XV – No 8 Jo-Hanko de Villiers and winger Madosh Tambwe dotting down three times in their victory over the Leopards in Wolmaransstad on Saturday.

2019-05-02

Joey Mongalo

– Disciplinary Outcome

2019-05-02

Xerox Golden Lions XV flanker James Venter has been included in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge team line-up to face the Leopards in Wolmaransstad on Saturday.

2019-04-27

Lions VX start on a high note

2019-04-26

The Emirates Lions fought bravely, but their best efforts were not enough for a rampant Crusaders side, who won their Vodacom Super Rugby clash by 36-10 in front of the Christchurch faithful on Friday morning.

2019-04-23

The Emirates Lions side to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday (9:35 SA time) shows four changes to the one that beat the Chiefs last weekend.

2019-04-19

The Emirates Lions were in rampant form when they disposed of the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday morning, leading 20-0 at half-time and finally taking it 23-17.

Amid a week of adversity the team pulled together and showed some of the earlier form they are best known for and in the first half ran the home-side ragged with deft handling and foot skills.

2019-04-17

Warren Whiteley resumes the captaincy of the Emirates Lions when they take on the Chiefs in the FMG Stadium in Waikato on Friday (09:35 SA time).

Whiteley returns seven weeks after suffering a pectoralis major muscle tear in the match against the Stormers in Cape Town. He joined the Lions on Sunday after passing a fitness test on Friday.

2019-04-11

Mapoe in 100th game for Emirates Lions

Lionel Mapoe is celebrating 100 Vodacom Super Rugby caps this weekend when the Emirates Lions take the field against the Brumbies at the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday (11:45 SA time).

2019-04-08

Malcolm Marx will lead an experienced Emirates Lions squad when they depart for Australasia on Tuesday evening.

2019-04-05

The Cell C Sharks proved too strong for the Emirates Lions and claimed a 42-5 win over their hosts in a one-sided Vodacom Super Rugby encounter in Johannesburg.

2019-04-05

The Xerox Golden Lions XV travel to Windhoek to face Namibia in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge opener on Saturday (kick-off 16:00). Prop Danie Mienie will lead a very young side against Namibia’s national team as they prepare for the World Cup. The Lions coaching staff are Sean Erasmus, Mzwakhe Nkosi and Wessel Roux.

2019-04-02

Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of the Lions Rugby Company, confirmed that Emirates Lions coach Swys de Bruin has committed to the LRC for another two years: “Swys (de Bruin) will remain at the Lions and has extended his contract with the Franchise until 2021. Lions Rugby remains a system driven Franchise focused on stability within the structures of our players and coaches,” Straeuli said.

2019-04-02

Emirates Lions flanker Cyle Brink makes his return to the playing field this weekend after seven months on the side-line with a knee injury for the big clash with the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Friday. The injury, sustained during a Springbok training session, was a bit of a freak accident as someone fell on him during training and he tore his right patella tendon just below the knee cap.

2019-03-23

The Emirates Lions handed the Sunwolves another blow as they romped to a 37-24 win in Singapore on Saturday. It was confirmed this week that the Sunwolves will drop out of Vodacom Super Rugby in 2020.

2019-03-21

The Emirates Lions side to take on the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday (12:55 SA time) shows six changes from last weekend, with a few new combinations to kick off proceedings.

2019-03-16

Gianni Lombard kicked a last-minute penalty to hand the Emirates Lions a thrilling 36-33 comeback win over the Rebels in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

2019-03-14

Emirates Lions welcome back Marvin Orie

The Emirates Lions will face the Melbourne Rebels in a Vodacom Super Rugby game at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday with a new lock pairing as Marvin Orie returns to action.

2019-03-09

The Emirates Lions put in an improved performance to beat the Jaguares 47-39 win at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

2019-03-09

The Lions Rugby Company is excited about the wealth of talented junior players that have come through their ranks and knocked on the door of Vodacom Super Rugby.

2019-03-08

Roodepoort, the pride of Lions rugby, will want improve on their performance in this year's Gold Cup when they meet their opponents from the 2014 Community Cup final - Rustenburg Impala - at Ruimsig on Saturday.

2019-03-02

Swys de Bruin, coach of the Emirates Lions who went down 30-12 to the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, vowed to fight back after the disappointing loss.

2019-02-28

Malcolm Marx takes over the captaincy of the Emirates Lions on Saturday when they host the Vodacom Bulls in Vodacom Super Rugby at Emirates Airline Park.

2019-02-23

A tense Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers ended in a last gasp victory to the home side, when they clinched a try in the 85th minute of the game at Newlands on Saturday. The Lions enjoyed more territory and made two of their scoring chances count. After 19 minutes, the men from Jozi were up 14-3. The Stormers struggled to score in the first half. SP Marais slotted a second penalty goal in the 29th minute.

2019-02-19

Franco Naudé will join the Lions Rugby Company on loan from the Vodacom Bulls with immediate effect. Naudé will bolster the Lions squad at centre.

2019-02-15

The Lions Rugby Company is pleased to announce a new partnership with Sonda Sports which will allow our Emirates Lions squad to wear state-of-the-art rugby GPS trackers during all training sessions.

2019-02-12

Warren Whiteley will lead a strong Emirates Lions side when they take the field against the Jaguares in their Vodacom Super Rugby opener in Argentina on Saturday evening (23:40 SA time).

2019-02-01

#SuperHeroSunday team list announced

Warren Whiteley is the real Spiderman when he leads the Emirates Lions against the Cell C Sharks at the Cape Town Stadium on #SuperHeroSunday.

2019-01-31

SuperHeroSunday - some thing you never knew you needed

Get your Spider-Man suit ready - Marvel is coming to South Africa in a big way as a plethora of superheroes get ready to invade Cape Town on Sunday, 3 February for #SuperHeroSunday.

2019-01-31

Meet our new young prop

Carlu Sadie, one of the fresh new faces at the Emirates Lions, has spoken about settling in with his new team mates in Johannesburg, moving from Bellville, the place he grew up in, and about the huge influence former Springbok prop Julian Redelinghuys has had on him.

2019-01-30

Get your Spiderman rugby jersey today

#SuperHeroSunday

The new Spiderman rugby jerseys are now available for you to purchase. Make sure you grab yours ahead of the #SuperHeroSunday match this weekend.

2019-01-24

Mahuza to lead youngsters

The Emirates Lions will take on the Vodacom Bulls in a friendly on Saturday, 26 January at 15h00 at Loftus Versfeld B-field.

2018-12-05

The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that Stephen Meintjes has been co-opted as a deputy to the Executive Committee.

2018-11-27

Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the signing of a three year contract with The Skills Development Corporation (SDC).

2018-11-26

Complete your World Rugby Level 2 certification with the Golden Lions Rugby Union. Everything you need to know about Boksmart information and course dates can be found in our Amateur rugby section.

2018-11-19

EPS (Pty) Ltd has acquired the services of a new ticketing partner, Ticketpro, ahead of the launch of their 2019 Lions Membership packages, to go on sale on Black Friday.

2018-11-12

This just in. The 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby schedule has finally been released. Check it out to see when the Emirates Lions will be playing and plan your rugby weekends now.

2018-11-09

Due to the changes in the Rugby Industry whereby the decision to reduce professional players has been instigated the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. has been involuntarily required to offer mutual severance packages to contracted players.

2018-10-29

Bafana Nhleko, head coach of the victorious Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 side that won the SA Under 21 Championship at Newlands on Saturday, will join the SA Rugby coaching ranks as assistant coach to the Junior Springboks.

2018-10-27

The Xerox Under 21 Lions Cubs scored a run-away 58-24 victory over their Blue Bulls counterparts at Newlands on Saturday to be crowned the national champions at this age group.

2018-10-13

The Xerox Golden Lions beat the iCOLLEGE Pumas 33-21 (halftime 21-14) with a bonus point, in their Currie Cup Premier Division match at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday.

2018-10-04

Catch all the action when the Xerox Golden Lions U21 and U19 teams take on the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Friday, 5 October 2018.

2018-09-22

The Cell C Sharks retained their unbeaten status in the Currie Cup when they secured a 37-21 win over the Xerox Golden Lions in Durban on Saturday. The home side dominated for long periods although it took them some time to get going as wet weather made handling and underfoot conditions difficult.

2018-09-15

Western Province beat the Golden Lions 65-36 in a high scoring Currie Cup match at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon, to maintain their unbeaten run in the competition.

2018-09-13

The Lions Rugby Company will field three strong teams on Saturday 15 September when the Xerox Golden Lions Under 19, Under 21 and senior sides host the DHL Western Province sides.

2018-09-01

Shaun Reynolds was once again the Xerox Golden Lions’ general at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, scoring 22 points in their 47-14 victory over the Toyota Free State Cheetahs.

2018-08-24

The Xerox Golden Lions triumphed by 62-41 over Tafel Lager Griquas at Emirates Airline Park on Friday evening after trailing 19-20 at halftime.

2018-08-15

The Xerox Golden Lions Under 19 head coach Wessel Roux has moved his pivot Christian Humphries to fullback for Saturday’s Under 19 clash in Durban against the Sharks with Jonathan Viljoen getting his first start at ten in the competition.

SARU members vote to seek northern hemisphere future

2020-09-29

VSR fixtures are out

2020-09-28

Lions show big fightback

2020-09-26

Elton to lead a new-look Lions side

2020-09-24

Lions to host SA U21 Championship at Emirates Airline Park

2020-09-23

RIP Monde Tabata (1960-2020)

2020-09-18

Rugby is back!

2020-09-17

Covid shouldn't ruin young rugby dreams

2020-09-14

Mannie Rass on Covid, masks and centres

2020-09-04

Mastercard continues to champion women

2020-09-01

'I missed the banter between the boys' - Jaco Kriel

2020-08-27

Hamer Engelbrecht hospitalized

2020-08-24

Hacjivah chomping at the bit to get going

2020-08-21

Coach Sean on Covid training

2020-08-14

Lions family loses another close friend

2020-08-10

A catch-up with Wiehahn Herbst

2020-08-07

Back to masked, non-contact training

2020-08-03

Op 83 steeds ‘n Toy

2020-07-29

Sti on life in Jozi with the Lions

2020-07-24

Lions mourn Ntunja passing

2020-07-20

Tiaan, Wilhelm remain Lions

2020-07-20

Lions rope in powerhouse prop Herbst

2020-07-17

Talented young lock moves to Jozi

2020-07-16

Lions welcome Jaco Visagie

2020-07-15

British & Irish Lions Tour to SA confirmed

2020-07-15

Lions confirm EW Viljoen signing

2020-07-14

Former GLRU vice dies

2020-07-14

Burger prefers red

2020-07-13

Lions pay tribute to Lategan

2020-07-09

Ruan Dreyer is coming home

2020-07-09

Contracts: Sti and Jan-Henning recommit

2020-07-04

Speed train Rabz is a Lion

2020-07-03

Prof Kruger on COVID-19 and elite sport

2020-06-19

Prof Kruger tackles mental health issues

2020-06-18

Burger appointed as new MD

2020-06-17

A sit-down with the new MD

2020-06-17

20 Questions with Mustapha Boomgaard

2020-06-11

Kevin de Klerk turns 70

2020-06-08

Former Lion now coaches Germany

2020-06-04

Signed on the dotted line

2020-05-28