Lions 22/02/2022 - Emirates Lions' Captain Confirms Move To Europe - Emirates Lions skipper has confirmed his move to Wasps ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 28-year-old Burger Odendaal joined the Lions in 2020 after playing over a century of games for the Bulls. Odendaal, who also spent time with the Kubota Spears in Japan in 2018/19, told the club's official website he was 03/02/2022 - Emirates Lions Suffer Yet Another Long Term Injury Setback - Emirates Lions have confirmed that their Springbok lock Willem Alberts is ruled out for at least five months after sustaining a Grade 3 MCL injury in his left knee. Alberts was injured in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against the Vodacom Bulls last weekend and will require an operation to repair the tear. 28/01/2022 - Pieter Jansen Van Vuren Out For Five To Six Months - Emirates Lions coach, Ivan van Rooyen confirmed that newly signed Pieter Jansen van Vuren suffered a pectoral muscle injury due to a freak accident on Tuesday during training that will keep him five to six months off the field. The injury to van Vuuren is catastrophic for the Lions as their only other recognised number five lock, 13/01/2022 - Ross Cronje Hang Up His Boots - Lions and Springbok scrumhalf, Ross Cronje has called time on his professional rugby career. Cronje, who made over 150 appearances for the Johannesburg franchise across all competitions, reflects on an illustrious career that featured several remarkable moments. “Our Currie Cup victory in 2015 is definitely up 07/01/2022 - "It's Vital For The Lions To Start From Zero Again" - Ricardo Laubscher - Fresh from the festive break, the Emirates Lions are hard at work on their preparations ahead of their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship (VURC) fixture later this month against the Cell C Sharks. “There’s a buzz in the Lions camp after our victory against the Stormers in our final game of 2021,” says the 05/01/2022 - "It's a Privilege To Coach The Currie Cup Side"- Nkosi - Mziwakhe Nkosi will lead the Sigma Lions ahead of the 2022 Carling Currie Cup campaign. The former SA Schools mentor will be assisted by former Springbok Wessel Roux (Lions U20 Head Coach), Philip Lemmer (two-time Vodacom Super Rugby final Assistant Coach) and Wynand Ellis (Lions U20 31/12/2021 - Lions Confirm Pumas Players Contracted - The Lions Rugby Company have secured the services of New Nations Puma players Pieter Jansen van Vuren (lock), Morgan Naude (prop), Matt More (centre) and Ginter Smuts (scrumhalf). Originally on loan to the Emirates Lions for their 2021 Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign, this new deal, in 05/11/2021 - "It Feels Good To Be Back" - Ivan van Rooyen - We had a fantastic opening half against Zebre Parma, but allowed them back into the game in the second forty. The following week against Scarlets showed that we needed to work on certain facets of our play. I felt we were unlucky against Glasgow Warriors. It was game we believed we should have won after 01/11/2021 - Emirates Lions Welcomes Back Injured Stars - The Emirates Lions resumed training yesterday, 02 November after a short break following a 4-week tour of Italy, Wales, Scotland and Ireland in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (VURC). Tiaan Swanepoel and Willem Alberts are both fit to play after long term injuries (fibula and hamstring respectively) 01/09/2021 - Lions Announce New Coaches For United Rugby Championship - The Lions Rugby Company have today announced the appointment three former Springboks to bolster their coaching setup ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) competition starting 24 September 2021. Head coach Ivan ‘Cash’ Rooyen will be supported by Albert Van den Berg (forwards and lineouts 27/08/2021 - Can The Lions Be Turned Around Before The Start Of The United Rugby Championship? - During a recent discussion with Eugene Eloff (Loffie), we discussed the current situation regarding the problems at the Lions. It was clear that Loffie does not agree with most of the Lions supporters who demand the immediate change of the coaching staff. 17/03/2021 - Some Exciting Talent Set To Return For The Lions - The Lions Rugby Company released an update on their players who are currently injured with the expected date of their availability for selection. The return of Sti Sithole next week is of extreme importance as the Lions released Dillon Smit this week who will move to France. The Lions looks vulnerable at loosehead but we expect that the return of Sithole will make 15/03/2021 - Dylan Smith Released By Lions With Immediate Effect - The Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. (LRC) and Dylan Smith have agreed to a mutual separation with immediate effect. The LRC and Smith share fond memories respectively. “I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Lions all the best for the future. A big thank you to the players, coaches and administrators, you have all made 23/02/2021 - Three Lions Stars Extend Their Contracts - The Lions Rugby Company announced that Tiaan Swanepoel, Reinhard Nothnagel and Sti Sithole have all re-committed to the Johannesburg outfit. Tiaan Swanepoel (Fullback) burst onto the scene during the recent Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup tournaments. He established himself at fullback with his kicking abilities saving the Lions
