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Articles about Lions (rugby)

After 12 long years, Lions win Currie Cup

The Lions ended a 12-year wait for a Currie Cup title on Saturday, beating the defending champion Sharks 42-16 at Ellis Park.

Lions reign supreme over Sharks

The Lions retained their status as the Absa Currie Cup's pace-setting team by securing a 28-19 victory over the Sharks in Johannesburg.

NZ coached sides unbeaten

It may be coincidence but the two sides yet to lose a match after three rounds of Absa Currie Cup rugby are coached by New Zealand descendants.

Sharks draw with Lions 30-30

Flyhalf Patrick Lambie instigated a second-half comeback as the Sharks snatched a 30-30 draw against the Lions in their clash at Ellis Park.

Lions flanker Rhodes banned for six matches

Lions flanker Michael Rhodes has been suspended for six matches after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle on Highlanders winger Siale Piutau.

Jantjies drops to bench as Butch gets Lions start

Flyhalf Butch James is set to get his first start for the Lions in Saturday's Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs.

Butch James joins the Lions

World Cup-winning flyhalf Butch James will be joining the Lions in May, it was announced on Tuesday when he arrived at Lanseria Airport.

John Mitchell back at work after being stabbed

Golden Lions coach John Mitchell, who was stabbed during a robbery on the weekend, returned to work on Monday after treatment for minor injuries.

Lions salvage their pride

Young flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been instrumental in the Lions' Currie Cup comeback.

John Mitchell extends stay at the Lions

The Western Force have released coach John Mitchell from the final year of his contract and he will join the Lions on a three-year contract.

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