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Lions captain Warren Whiteley (centre) in action during the Super Rugby match against the Stormers at Newlands on 23 February 2019. Picture: @LionsRugbyCo/Twitter

Golden lions rugby union

Whiteley still on the sidelines in blow to Lions

By Reuters

A knee injury, sustained against the Waikato Chiefs last month, is the latest setback for the former Springbok captain who also missed the early part of the...

  • Neville Jardine (right) has been appointed as the new president of the Golden Lions Rugby Union. Picture: @LionsRugbyCo/Twitter

    Jardine named Golden Lions Rugby Union president

    Following the resignation of former Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk last month, the union has announced that Neville Jardine has been appointed as the newly elected president.

    1378 days ago
  • Picture: @TheCurrieCup/Twitter.

    Sharks, Lions look to maintain dominance in Currie Cup

    Both teams won their opening two games with bonus points, although they trail Western Province on the standings on points’ difference.

    1389 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    Golden Lions president Kevin de Klerk steps down

    Kevin de Klerk is a former Springbok who represented South Africa on 13 occasions since his debut on 8 June 1974.

    1398 days ago
  • The Golden Lions Rugby Union logo. Picture: GLRU Facebook page

    GLRU suspends player for fighting, cleared of racism

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union has suspended a Roodepoort Rugby Club player for fighting but has found no evidence of racism, as alleged by a Wanderers Rugby Club player.

    1413 days ago
  • The Reds vs The Lions. Picture?: Twitter.

    Reds upset Lions with early try blitz

    The South Africa conference leaders trailed 27-0 until early in the second half before they struck back with two tries to hooker Malcolm Marx to get back in the game.

    1521 days ago
  • Lions scrum-half Faf de Klerk. Picture: @fafdeklerk/Twitter

    Lions say couldn't match lure of pound to keep de Klerk

    A weak rand currency has spurred a stream of South African players to leave the country for teams in Europe.

    1865 days ago
  • #CurrieCup - Who Will Have Bragging Rights?

    #CurrieCup: Who Will Have Bragging Rights?

    #CurrieCup: Who Will Have Bragging Rights?

    2804 days ago
  • Western Province. Picture: Supersport.

    'WP must emulate Class of 86 to win'

    Former Province wing, Carel du Plessis, says the team can beat the Lions and win the Currie Cup.

    2805 days ago
  • The Lions take on the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. Picture: Facebook.com

    Lions make six changes for Force clash

    A combination of injury and fatigue has forced Lions coach Johan Ackermann into several changes.

    2958 days ago
  • Veteran Lions lock Franco van der Merwe. Picture: Facebook.

    Van der Merwe to leave Lions

    The Springbok lock has agreed a move to Ulster Rugby Club.

    2985 days ago
  • The Lions will be looking to heap further misery on the Stormers this weekend. Picture: Facebook.com

    Ackermann makes 5 changes for Stormers clash

    The Stormers take on the Lions at Newlands on Saturday.

    2993 days ago
  • The Lions face the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Picture: Facebook.

    Ackermann opts for consistency

    The Lions have made just one change to their starting line-up for Saturday’s clash against the Sharks.

    3000 days ago
  • Marnitz Boshoff scored 24 points to help the Lions to a 39-36 win over the Blues at Elllis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Lions hold off Blues for win

    The Blues will count themselves unlucky to lose after scoring five tries in the second-half.

    3026 days ago
  • Allister Coetzee's Stormers side open their Super Rugby campaign against the Lions on Saturday. Picture: Facebook.

    Coetzee turns to youth for Lions clash

    Stormers coach Allister Coetzee named five debutants in his squad.

    3050 days ago
  • Golden Lions players celebrate with fans after their thundering win against Southern Kings at Ellis Park, which secured them a spot in the Super Rugby next season. Picture: Lions official Facebook page.

    Lions in good shape ahead of Super Rugby return

    Golden Lions coach Johann Ackermann says the majority of his squad are in good shape.

    3090 days ago
  • Lions coach John Mitchell is expected to return to work next week after he was cleared of misconduct.

    Mitchell to continue coaching Lions

    Lions coach John Mitchell is expected to return to work next week after he was cleared of misconduct.

    3517 days ago
  • Springbok captain Jean de Villiers. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    'De Villiers perfect at inside centre'

    Stormers backline coach Robbie Fleck says playing Jean de Villiers at outside centre is not an option.

    3650 days ago
  • Super Rugby Match Ball

    Lions hope to stay in Super Rugby

    Kevin de Klerk is still very confident that the Lions will not be excluded from the 2013 Super Rugby season.

    3670 days ago
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