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Lions relegated from Super Rugby

Lions relegated from Super Rugby

16 Aug 2012 15:30 - Reuters
The Lions have been relegated from Super Rugby by the Saru general council after the Johannesburg-based team finished last in this year's competition.

Reserves sparked Lions' victory

08 Jul 2012 11:55 - Ockert De Villers
Lions captain Joshua Strauss said their dip in the second half had been a problem the whole season, and that players often lost concentration.
Lions pull off rare win against Rebels

Lions pull off rare win against Rebels

07 Jul 2012 19:32 - Sapa
The Lions capped their final home game of the 2012 Super Rugby with a 37-32 win over the Melbourne Rebels.
Lions coach John Mitchell suspended

Lions coach John Mitchell suspended

22 Jun 2012 16:30 - Sapa
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has suspended coach John Mitchell with immediate effect after players lodged a "list of grievances" with the union.
Lions winning the league for last place

Lions winning the league for last place

26 May 2012 16:37 - Sapa
The Lions moved their losses away from home to a total of 64 out of 71 games as they once again got beat on the trot by the Force.

After 12 long years, Lions win Currie Cup

29 Oct 2011 19:34 - Gerald Imray
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

27 Aug 2011 19:47 - Michael Mentz
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

NZ coached sides unbeaten

31 Jul 2011 15:58 - Staff Reporter
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

11 Jun 2011 20:34 - Ken Borland
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

31 May 2011 10:25 - Staff Reporter
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

Jantjies drops to bench as Butch gets Lions start

17 May 2011 12:17 - Staff Reporter
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

01 Feb 2011 10:21 - Staff Reporter
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

John Mitchell back at work after being stabbed

11 Oct 2010 11:00 - Staff Reporter
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

17 Sep 2010 10:05 - Andy Capostagno
Young flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been instrumental in the Lions' Currie Cup comeback.

John Mitchell extends stay at the Lions

02 Sep 2010 11:03 - Staff Reporter
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.

McGeechan looking for improved performance by Lions

02 Jun 2009 10:48 - James Whitmore
The British and Irish Lions will be looking for a marked improvement in their performance when they clash with the Golden Lions on Wednesday.

Crusaders beat Lions to move into top four

01 May 2009 18:05 - Staff Reporter
Canterbury Crusaders climbed into Super 14 semifinal contention with a 32-20 win over the Lions in Johannesburg on Friday.

Lions beat Reds 31-20 in Super 14

18 Apr 2009 11:35 - Staff Reporter
Winger Henno Mentz scored two tries on Saturday as the Lions beat the Queensland Reds 31-20 in a match between the also-rans in Super 14 rugby.

Sharks cruise into Currie Cup final

11 Oct 2008 18:13 - Staff Reporter
The Sharks were just too good for the Lions as they cruised to a 29-14 victory in the first Currie Cup semifinal at Absa Stadium on Saturday.

Big Currie Cup weekend for Cheetahs, Sharks

11 Sep 2008 11:15 - Staff Reporter
The Free State Cheetahs and the Sharks meet in Durban in a Currie Cup clash that is vital to both sides' aspirations.

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