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‘Underdog’ Lions at full tilt

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2018

This weekend’s Super Rugby action will see all SA franchises in action

Lions rugby fans swell with pride

Article Staff Reporter - 30 May 2016

But the team will have to reinvent itself to stay ahead after thrashing the Blue Bulls at Loftus.

Golden times in Gauteng sport

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2016

More and more, the province’s ambitious and well-run cricket and rugby teams are honing the skills of the best players.

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The Lions are not lacking in character

Article Staff Reporter - 7 May 2015

Skipper Warren Whiteley adds spice to the Golden Lions games.

Spot the winner among the big four

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Oct 2014

The top teams have made it to the Currie Cup semifinals with the Lions showing their claws and Pollard giving the Bulls horns.

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Sithole: Sharks are gelling nicely ahead of Currie Cup semifinal

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Oct 2014

Sharks utility back S'bura Sithole says the team has every chance of toppling the Lions in Saturday's semifinal.

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Lwazi Mvovo seals win for Sharks with solo try

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Apr 2014

Lwazi Mvovo scored a superb chip-and-chase try for the Sharks 13 minutes from time at Ellis Park.

Bulls mauled in Currie Cup action

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Aug 2013

The Golden Lions have secured their second victory over the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld with an emphatic 62-23 triumph in Currie Cup action.

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Golden Lions to play Vodacom Cup semifinals

Article Sapa - 3 May 2013

The Golden Lions scored three second-half tries to secure a 42-25 (halftime 18-16) win over the Sharks XV.

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Lions and Stormers triumph in warm-up matches

Article Sapa - 9 Feb 2013

In two friendly matches the Stormers ran in nine crowd-pleasing tries to beat Boland 57-0 while the Lions triumphed 41-31 over the Southern Kings.

John Mitchell back at the Lions

Article Sapa - 9 Nov 2012

Suspended coach John Mitchell will return to the Lions rugby franchise next week, the union said on Friday.

New blow to Lions Currie Cup campaign

Article Ockert De Villiers - 23 Sep 2012

The Lions have been dealt a harsh blow with news that two of their key players will be unavailable for the next two weeks because of Springbok duty.

Bok camp brings the bigger picture together

Article Ockert De Villiers - 19 Apr 2012

Rugby players that attended the four-day Springbok camp in Pretoria say they now have a better understanding of what is expected from them.

Lions pin hopes on Bulls battle

Article Ockert De Villiers - 13 Apr 2012

With the noose of finishing last in Super Rugby tightening around their necks, the Lions will throw down the gauntlet against the Bulls on Saturday.

Cheetahs outplay Lions

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2012

The Toyota Cheetahs were by far the better outfit in their 26-5 victory over the Lions in their Super Rugby match at the Free State Stadium.

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