Those following the news of late will have seen that the “Lions Challenge” tournament, aimed at keeping the Golden Lions team fit and motivated ahead of the Super Rugby promotion games in July, has been continually beset by match cancellations and withdrawals. One fixture, though, that is (currently) still on the table, sees the Lions face the Sharks at Ellis Park on 21 June. Which Sharks, exactly, they will face, remains to be seen. […]
Posts tagged with: Lions Challenge
Which Sharks will face Lions?
4 Jun 13 12:43 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 24 Comments
Lions Challenge in tatters as US tour canceled
5 Apr 13 11:39 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 46 Comments
The so-called “Lions Challenge” series that was meant to keep that union’s players in shape while they watch other teams playing Super Rugby has now descended int farce, with the news that the US leg of the series has been unilaterally canceled by the Golden Lions Rugby Union. […]
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. […]
Bulls to test their depth
30 Jan 13 17:46 by Jacques Von Gruning (JarsonX) | 8 Comments
The Bulls side to face the Lions in Soweto this weekend has been named and it’s a far from familiar one. […]
Coetzee looking locally
24 Jan 13 10:26 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 14 Comments
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has rubbished reports that John Smit is a target to replenish the hooker stocks in the Western Cape, while stating that they are looking at other local options. […]
Cheetahs opt to rest stars against Lions
23 Jan 13 09:20 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 53 Comments
The Cheetahs have named their team to face the Lions in the second match of the Lions Challenge, which doubles as a preseason friendly for the men from Bloemfontein, with Naka Drotske resting, or rather saving, key players. […]
SuperBru reminder
21 Jan 13 11:22 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 13 Comments
Over on SuperBru, the sporting year is fast closing in on us, with the Lions Challenge series already started, and another three rugby tournaments starting in the next month or so, including the exciting Six Nations and our weekly Monday night viewing of Varsity Cup action kicking off. […]
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. […]