Lions

The ‘quality players’ hoping to get the 2021 Lions off to a good start

After the announcement of his first British and Irish Lions squad for the summer, Warren Gatland discussed his group of players and the challenges that lie ahead.
22 June 2021

Zander got teenage kicks watching the Lions in 2013 - now he’s ready to play his part

Reminiscing about his childhood memories, Zander Fagerson talks about playing Japan and his relationship with Rory Sutherland.
21 June 2021

Lions prop Tadhg Furlong ahead of ‘acid test’ clash with Japan

With the British and Irish Lions’ preparations for South Africa having begun, Tadhg Furlong talks about what he and his teammates have been working on in Jersey.
19 June 2021

The ‘siege mentality’ and support from afar that will guide the Lions

There were plenty of surprises in Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions 37-man squad, but selecting Alun Wyn Jones as his captain was far less of a revelation and one which could galvanise the tourists in South Africa.
8 May 2021

James Haskell Exclusive: Lions tour won't be the special occasion that everybody loves it to be

The British and Irish Lions is often seen as the pinnacle of the game, but given the challenges which Covid-19 has thrown up, James Haskell feels the upcoming tour to South Africa won't carry the same sparkle.
5 May 2021

Picking Lions – Joe Harvey’s British and Irish Lions Squad

With the squad for the British and Irish Lions announced on Thursday, TRU’s Joe Harvey has put together his 36-man squad for the Tour to South Africa.
3 May 2021

Dylan Smith makes Lions exit with immediate effect

Lions have confirmed that prop Dylan Smith will leave the club with immediate effect.
15 March 2021

Lions confirm exit of South Africa lock Marvin Orie

Lions have confirmed that Springboks lock Marvin Orie has decided against renewing his contract with the Johannesburg based club.
2 February 2021

Blues trounce Lions 43-10 to maintain winning streak

Blues registered their fourth consecutive victory as they trounced Lions 43-10 in the seventh round of Super Rugby clash at Eden Park.
15 March 2020

Waratahs register first win of season with 29-17 victory over Lions

Waratahs registered their first win of the season as they defeated Lions 29-17 in the sixth round of the Super Rugby at Bankwest Stadium on Friday.
28 February 2020

Lions come from behind to beat Reds 27-20

Lions scored 10 points in the final 15 minutes as they came from behind to beat Queensland Reds 27-20 in their Super Rugby encounter at Emirates Airlines Park.
9 February 2020

Jaco Kriel to rejoin Lions after early release by Gloucester

South Africa international Jaco Kriel is set to rejoin Super Rugby side Lions after he was granted an early release by Gallagher Premiership club Gloucester Rugby.
3 February 2020

Jaguares outplay Lions with 38-8 win

Jaguares started the new Super Rugby season with a five-try performance as they defeated Lions 38-8 at Estadio Jose Amalfitani on Saturday.
2 February 2020

Jannie Du Plessis makes Montpellier exit

Montpellier has confirmed that former South Africa international Jannie du Plessis has made his exit from the Top 14 club mid-season.
22 November 2019

Head coach Swys de Bruin makes Lions exit

Lions have confirmed that head coach Swys de Bruin has departed from the Super Rugby club with immediate effect.
12 October 2019

Elton Jantjies commits to South Africa Rugby and Lions

Springboks fly-half Elton Jantjies has committed his immediate future to South Africa Rugby and Lions after signing a two-year deal.
9 August 2019

Bulls beat Lions 48-27 to reach quarter-finals

Bulls came up with a seven-try performance as they outplayed Lions with a 48-27 win to reach the quarter-finals in the ongoing Super Rugby season.
16 June 2019

Lions back-row Kwagga Smith to miss remainder of Super Rugby season

Lions back-row Kwagga Smith will miss the remainder of the Super Rugby season following a hamstring injury that he sustained during the recently concluded clash against Hurricanes at Emirates Airlines Park.
11 June 2019

Lam, Coles steer Hurricanes to 17-37 win over Lions

Hurricanes registered their 11th win from 15 games as they defeated Lion 17-37 in their Super Rugby clash at Emirates Airlines Park on Saturday.
8 June 2019

Lions outplay Stormers with 41-22 win at Emirates Airlines Park

Lions came up with a dominant second-half performance as they went on trounce Stormers 41-22 in their Super Rugby encounter at Emirates Airlines Park on Saturday.
2 June 2019