The Sharks XV take on a strong Lions side in this afternoon’s Vodacom Cup quarter final. [...]
Posts tagged with: Lions
Vodacom Cup Quarter Final: Sharks XV (25) v Golden Lions (42) F/T
3 May 13 14:05 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 115 Comments
Strong Lions named for Vodacom Cup knock-out
2 May 13 09:01 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 4 Comments
The Lions, having abandoned their much-vaunted “Challenge Series” against the best that the European and American Blind School could produce, have thrown all their weight behind winning the Vodacom Cup this season and head coach Johan Ackermann will thus be in charge of a strong side as they seek a victory in Friday’s quarter-final, against the Sharks XV at Kings Park. [...]
Back the Kings!
18 Apr 13 08:38 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 124 Comments
The Kings have taken to Super Rugby like fish do to water, and have proven in ten short weeks that not only do they have the talent to win a few games, but that they fully deserve to be in the premier Southern Hemisphere rugby competition. [...]
KO Kid to swim with Sharks
2 Apr 13 09:34 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
In a pretty left-field move, former boxer Kevin “The KO Kid” Lerena has joined the Sharks squad and looks set for game time in the Vodacom Cup. [...]
Lions vs Namibia cancelled
13 Feb 13 15:26 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 8 Comments
The Lions Challenge match scheduled to take place next weekend, between the Lions and Namibia, has been cancelled. [...]
Kings first outing
12 Feb 13 11:10 by Pierre McLeod (pierre_mackie) | 22 Comments
The Kings faced the Lions in their first outing on Saturday in what some in the media called a “grudge” match, even though it was downplayed by Lions coach Johan Ackermann you can bet it was not the case for those Lions supporters turning out to watch the game. [...]
Actually, you can’t blame SARU
8 Feb 13 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 14 Comments
I have had the pleasure of chatting to a SARU official about the goings on in South African rugby at the moment, and was somewhat surprised by what I have learnt. Much is contrary to the general consensus in the media today. [...]
Lions lose two ahead of Kings clash
6 Feb 13 10:39 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 4 Comments
There’s been some bad news for the Lions, with coach Johan Ackermann confirming the loss of two star players, after Saturday’s defeat against the Bulls in Orlando. [...]
Lions watch: Round 1. The Backs.
5 Feb 13 14:07 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 19 Comments
With the first round of the Six Nations behind us, it is perhaps a good time to start speculating on the composition of the team that will take on the Aussies later this year. I base my selection on this past weekend’s performance only, so bear that in mind before you start baying for my blood! [...]
Lions change again
31 Jan 13 14:49 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 23 Comments
The Lions have made six changes – including a new halfback pair – for their friendly against the Bulls in Soweto this weekend. [...]
SARU get it wrong again
30 Jan 13 08:39 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
The men in charge of South African rugby seem dead set on making life as complicated for themselves as possible, with another logistical blunder awaiting us once the Super Rugby league stage is complete. [...]
Stormers get their hooker cover
28 Jan 13 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The Stormers did not take long to sign hooker for the first few weeks of Super Rugby, luring Lions hooker Martin Bezuidenhout to the Cape for a few weeks. [...]
Lions run out comfortable winners over Russia
21 Jan 13 08:57 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 14 Comments
The Lions got their “Challenge” campaign off to solid start at Ellis Park on Saturday night in beating the Russian national side by 51 points to 13. [...]
New look Lions for Russia clash
17 Jan 13 12:49 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 42 Comments
The Lions team to face Russia this Saturday in the first match of the Lions Challenge has been announced, with Johan Ackermann giving a host of new faces the chance to impress him. [...]
Carlos lends a hand
17 Jan 13 11:05 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 23 Comments
Sharksworld has learned that former All Black flyhalf “King” Carlos Spencer has been involved with the Sharks Super Rugby squad this week. [...]
