Impressive Lions see off Jaguares to seal Waratahs semi
The Jaguares missed out on a maiden play-off victory as the Lions teed up a semi-final date with the Waratahs.
Rants & Raves – Super Rugby system sucks
Among my IOL Sport Rants is a Super Rugby structure that gives a team hosting play-off rights to the final when it actually finishes... Read more
Lions time play-offs roar perfectly
The Lions saved their best for the last 40 against the Bulls to secure top billing in the South African Conference and also second... Read more
Sharks sneak play-off spot, Lions secure second
The Rebels were left to rue their earlier defeat as the Sharks booked a Super Rugby quarter-final with the Crusaders.
Potent Sharks finally tame Lions, Jaguares in seventh heaven
The Lions had won their last seven matches against the Sharks, but the South African Conference leaders were beaten at Kings Park.
Robert du Preez puts the boot into Lions & sorry Stormers lose again
Robert du Preez kicked a late penalty and converted Lwazi Mvovo’s 67th minute try to end the Sharks’ seven match losing streak against the... Read more
Gloucester complete Springbok double swoop
Franco Mostert and Ruan Dreyer are the latest Springboks to swap Super Rugby for Johan Ackermann's new-look Gloucester.
Lions snatch win from Stormers, Brumbies stun Bulls
The Lions and the Brumbies both grabbed late victories as a pair of red cards had a big say on two tense Super Rugby... Read more
Late Lions flurry buries bumbling Brumbies
The Brumbies, reduced to 14 men for the final 20 minutes, were blown away in the last quarter as the Lions reversed a 21-24... Read more
Arnold sees red as Lions overpower Brumbies
The Brumbies' cause against the Lions in Super Rugby was not helped by Rory Arnold's red, while the Sharks defeated the Chiefs.
Whiteley return ‘around the corner’ as Springbok Tests near
Warren Whiteley's hopes of captaining the Springboks against Wales and England have been hit by a delay in his comeback from injury.
Crusaders pull off record comeback to down Waratahs, Sunwolves claim first win
The Waratahs raced into a 29-0 lead in the first half, but were unable to hold on as the Crusaders came storming back to... Read more
Sopoaga puts the boot into Lions
Highlanders flyhalf Lima Sopoaga kicked two late penalties to end any prospect of a Lions win in Dunedin. The Sunwolves won for the first... Read more
Springboks hooker Marx to miss Wales and England Tests
Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out for six weeks due to a hamstring tear, which does not require surgery.
Lions lose Marx and lose in Wellington
Malcolm Marx is out of the Lions Super Rugby tour of New Zealand with a groin injury. Marx lasted less than 10 minutes as... Read more
Lam hat-trick inspires Hurricanes victory
The Hurricanes enjoyed a 28-19 Super Rugby win against the Lions, with Ben Lam scoring a hat-trick of tries.
