ARTICLES RELATING TO LIONS

Almost half of Africa's lions facing extinction

2013-03-06 08:23

A new report concludes that nearly half of Africa's wild lion populations may decline to near extinction over the next 20-40 years without urgent conservation measures.

Kings rout satisfies Mitchell

2012-02-16 08:14

Even though the fight the Southern Kings put up against the Lions was meek, John Mitchell believes the experience was invaluable.

Lions face scrumhalf crisis

2012-02-01 07:52

Pumas scrumhalf Tian Meyer is training with the Lions' Super Rugby squad as two of the side’s scrumhalves are sidelined with injury.

Lions show SARU the way

2011-10-31 07:23

Tank Lanning believes John Mitchell and the Lions have given SARU a few vital lessons on the future of SA Rugby.

Lions receive Mapoe blow

2011-07-27 15:30

Lions wing Lionel Mapoe has been ruled out of this weekend's clash against the Leopards after picking up a knee injury during training.

Lions see off spirited Pumas

2011-07-15 21:47

The Golden Lions held-off a spirited Pumas side to narrowly win their Currie Cup opener in Johannesburg.

Butch suspended for 4 weeks

2011-06-16 13:39

Lions flyhalf Butch James has been suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play.

Butch hearing postponed

2011-06-13 11:50

The SANZAR judicial hearing of Lions flyhalf Butch James will take place on Wednesday in Johannesburg.

Bulls, Lions out for revenge

2011-06-10 16:49

The Bulls and Lions will seek to avenge defeats at the hands of coastal teams the Stormers and Sharks in a Super Rugby derby day.

James back at flyhalf

2011-06-09 12:58

Butch James returns to flyhalf for the Lions’ last Super Rugby match of the season against the Sharks at Coca Cola Park.

Lions capt praises forwards

2011-05-30 10:20

Lions captain Doppies la Grange has heaped praised on the team's forwards after the weekend’s win over the Highlanders.

Hungry Lions lash Brumbies

2011-05-14 13:39

The Lions put in a spirited, committed performance to defeat the Brumbies in their own backyard and end a 16-year losing streak.

Lions target Cheetahs scrum

2011-05-05 11:22

Lions coach John Mitchell has set his team’s targets on the Cheetahs setpiece as the perfect way to secure victory.

Mitchell proud of Lions

2011-04-18 09:51

Lions coach John Mitchell is extremely proud of his team despite their loss to the Stormers at the weekend.

Stormers surge past Lions

2011-04-16 18:59

The Stormers needed a late try to make sure of the win against a spirited Lions team in an error-strewn match.

'Aerial duel will be key'

2011-04-08 15:43

John Mitchell and John Plumtree have both pinpointed the line-outs as key to victory ahead of the Sharks-Lions clash.

Lions name new captain

2011-03-31 14:41

Doppies la Grange has replaced Franco van der Merwe as Lions captain with van der Merwe instead opting to focus on his own game.

Grobbelaar back for Lions

2011-03-24 13:58

Cobus "Baywatch" Grobbelaar will earn his first start in this year’s Super Rugby competition when the Lions take on the Bulls.

Lions target Bulls scalp

2011-03-23 07:45

Lions forwards coach Johan Ackerman says they we’ll have to be very accurate whey they face the Bulls at Loftus.

Super Rugby review

2011-03-14 10:12

The Lions ended their 17-match winless streak, the Sharks set a new record against Aussie teams, and the Stormers stayed unbeaten.

Lions change two for catfight

2011-03-10 13:27

Lions coach John Mitchell has made two changes to his starting line-up ahead of the Super Rugby contest against the Cheetahs.

Jantjies 'feeling' the pressure

2011-03-01 08:11
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Former All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer believes Elton Jantjies is feeling the relentless pressure of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Lions target Bakkies signature

2011-02-09 12:47

The Golden Lions are targeting the signature of Springbok lock Bakkies Botha as their next major signing for 2012.

Titans edge Lions in thriller

2011-02-04 22:09

Fast bowlers Andre Nel and Ethy Mbhalati steered the Titans to a last-ball one-wicket victory over the Lions in their Pro20 match.

Lions challenge excites Butch

2011-02-01 10:00

Butch James will be joining the Lions after he stepped off a plane at Lanseria Airport wearing a Lions jersey.

 

Golden chance for Lions’ Roodt

2012-02-28 08:33

Cheetahs centre Andries Strauss' spear tackle will deprive the Lions of one of their most experienced players in their next match.

Lions suffer another blow

2012-02-08 08:44

Another Lions player has suffered a long-term injury and the squad now looks stretched ahead of the Super Rugby season.

Lions declare after Bavuma ton

2012-01-13 16:00

The bizhub Highveld Lions declared on 519 for eight on day two of their SuperSport Series match against the Chevrolet Warriors.

Lions brace for Bulls derby

2011-09-23 17:25

Lions captain Joshua Strauss has said his team expect a stiff challenge from the Blue Bulls in their derby game.

Lions make three changes

2011-07-20 12:50

The Lions have made three changes to their run-on team to face Griquas in an Absa Currie Cup match in Kimberley.

'Lions fought transformation'

2011-07-01 19:49

The Guma TAC group have said they withdrew from talks with the Lions due to the Union's reluctance to allow for transformation.

Butch judgement reserved

2011-06-15 15:24

Judgment has been reserved in Lions flyhalf Butch James' judicial hearing after he was cited for a dangerous tackle.

Lions, Sharks share spoils

2011-06-11 17:54

The Sharks have fought back from a 21-point deficit to earn a draw with the Lions in a South African derby in the Super 15.

Rhodes appeals 2-month ban

2011-06-10 15:24

Rugby body SANZAR has said that Lions flanker Michael Rhodes has appealed his two-month suspension for a dangerous tackle.

Baywatch back for Lions

2011-06-01 12:20

Lions coach John Mitchell has made only one enforced change to the starting line-up that beat the Highlanders last weekend.

Jantjies back in starting XV

2011-05-25 10:30

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies is back in the starting line-up for the Super Rugby encounter with the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Cheetahs lash Lions

2011-05-06 21:18

The Cheetahs have pounced on every mistake from the error-prone Lions to hand them their seventh straight loss in a row.

Mitchell rings changes

2011-05-03 13:40

Two Lions players will earn their first Super Rugby starts of the season when the Johannesburg side host the Cheetahs.

Stormers win but slip a notch

2011-04-16 23:01

The Stormers have returned to winning ways but may come to rue later their ongoing bonus points shyness.

Lions lose Kamana

2011-04-12 07:49

The MTN Lions have to contend with a host of injuries ahead of the derby against the Stormers at Coca Cola Park.

Kamana in starting XV

2011-04-07 14:09

The Lions have made three changes to their starting-line-up for the Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban.

Lions beat weather, Warriors

2011-03-27 17:02

Despite being plagued by bad light and rain, the Lions beat the Warriors by 144 runs in their SuperSport Series match.

Lions ready for second bite

2011-03-23 13:28

The Lions will be eager to correct their mistakes of the past when they take a second bite of the cherry when they face the Bulls.

Lions investment bears fruit

2011-03-14 10:16

Lions fans will certainly have a spring in their step after their team won their first Super Rugby match in almost two years.

Kamana to face DC hearing

2011-03-14 08:04

Lions fullback James Kamana will appear at a SANZAR judicial hearing after being cited for a dangerous tackle.

Lions need to up the ante

2011-03-07 08:01

Super Rugby victories are not just going to fall into the Lions’ laps - they are going to have to work hard for them.

Mitchell: No prizes for 2nd

2011-02-21 08:48

Lions coach John Mitchell refuses to just accept defeats by offering excuses about a building process or lack of experience.

Lions to unleash Kiwi

2011-02-08 09:30

New Zealander James Kamana will run out at fullback when the Lions play Argentine club champions Tucuman at Coca-Cola Park.

Butch not out of RWC picture

2011-02-01 11:38

Joining the Lions is part of Butch James’ plan to impress the Springbok selectors ahead of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Positive start for Stormers

2011-01-28 21:34

The Stormers started their warm-up to the new Super Rugby season on a winning note as they beat the Lions in the the Neo Africa Tri-Series.

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