Lions ready for Hurricanes test
The Hurricanes on the charge in last year's final

Lions ready for Hurricanes test

The Lions are expecting to face a confrontational Hurricanes side in Saturday’s semi-final at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Lions limp into semi-finals
Franco Mostert clashes with Etienne Oosthuizen at Ellis Park

Lions limp into semi-finals

The Lions needed a late penalty goal to book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals, while the Stormers were knocked out by a more accurate Chiefs side at home, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Pumas upset Lions
Justin van Staden on the run against the Lions

Pumas upset Lions

Justin van Staden scored 18 points as the Pumas clinched a 43-36 bonus-point win against the Golden Lions in Nelspruit on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Late Combrinck penalty rescues Lions
Ruan Combrinck slots the match-winning kick

Late Combrinck penalty rescues Lions

Ruan Combrinck kicked a 55m penalty in the 78th minute as the Lions completed a thrilling 23-21 comeback win over the Sharks in Saturday’s quarter-final at Ellis Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Crusaders power past Highlanders
Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo'unga kicks for territory

Crusaders power past Highlanders

The Crusaders produced a superior physical and tactical performance to hammer the Highlanders 17-0 in a weather-afflicted quarter-final in Christchurch on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Free State slay understrength Sharks
Zee Mkhabela scores the Cheetahs' last try

Free State slay understrength Sharks

The Free State Cheetahs began the defence of their Currie Cup crown with a 47-12 bonus-point win against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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