Bernard Lapasset
Xerox Lions coach John Mitchell came out in support of Springbok assistant coach Dick Muir attributing the recent successes of his team to Muir’s planning. Continue reading
A former Loftus Versfeld hero will make his make his return to Currie Cup rugby on the field in a Lions jersey on Saturday.
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 8:45 (courtesy of iafrica.com)
Forgotten Springbok Earl Rose could pay dearly for the potentially fatal decision to turn down an offer to play Currie Cup rugby with the Leopards. Continue reading
Lions (23) 40 / Griquas (15) 29 (Final Score)
The Xerox Lions hosted the GWK Griquas at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Lions and Griquas both scored 4 tries each but the boot of Elton Jantjies proved to be the difference in the scores, Lions winning by 40 / 29.
We have 1 match on Friday 10 September and 3 matches on Saturday 11 September, with only the match between WP and the Leopards not broadcast on TV in SA.
The games are:
- Pumas vs Sharks – Witbank at 19:10 SA Time on 10 September
- Lions vs Griquas – Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time on 11 September
- WP vs Leopards – Newlands, Cape Town at 17:00 SA Time on 11 September
- Cheetahs vs Blue Bulls – Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein at 17:05 SA Time on 11 September
A rampant Lions team were able to give their new Super 15 coach, John Mitchell, a fantastic welcome be easily outgunning Western Province at Ellis Park on Friday night.
Lions (19) 46 / WP (21) 28 (Final Score)
The Lions hosted WP at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 19:10 on Friday 3 September 2010. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
A spirited Lions team came with a huge surge in the last 20 minutes of the game and absolutely demolished WP in that period.
The Lions eventually ran out comfortable winners by 46 / 28 and scoring their bonus point in the process and denying WP any Log points.
Well done Lions, a consumate performance from a Team on the up!
Super 15 franchise the Force, has released coach John Mitchell from the final year of his contract and the New Zealander will join the Golden Lions on a three-year contract. Continue reading
While WP have lost their last two Currie Cup games, Mitchell has enough reasons to be concerned ahead of Friday’s match at Coca-Cola Park. Province beat the Lions 32-0 at Newlands in their last meeting.
Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Xerox Lions at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg, on Friday 3 September 2010. Kick-off is at 19h10.
Running with virtually every ball they received the Lions beat the Platinum Leopards 45-22 in a lively Currie Cup match at Coca-Cola Park on Friday night.
The 4 Currie Cup Premier Division games all happen tonight, Friday night 27 August 2010, with only 2 of the 4 games broadcast live on TV, that of WP vs Free State Cheetahs (SuperSport 1) and Pumas vs Blue Bulls (SuperSport 7)
Here are the Team sheets:
The Lions withstood a determined onslaught from the Pumas to run out 33-30 (halftime 13-10) victors in their Currie Cup Premier Division match played at the Puma Stadium in Witbank on Friday.
Match Report from Supersport
Pumas 30 / Lions 33 (Final Score)
The Pumas host the Lions at Witbank at 19:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game is broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
I have just returned from collecting my Media Accreditation Card, VIP Parking Ticket and Media Documentation at FNB Stadium (Soccer City).
It is FABULOUS… it is MONSTEROUS… it is WONDERFUL!
Lions (13) 30 / Cheetahs (9) 26 (Final Score)
The Xerox Lions hosted the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the Game. The game was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Lions fought back hard, from behind, and scored with 2 minutes to go, to take a 4-point lead and win the match by 30 / 26.
Well done Lions.
The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs team to take on the Xerox Lions on Saturday, the 14th of August in Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg has been announced.
The Lions have set their sights on retaining John Mitchell for the Super 15 which starts next year in 2011.
Sharks (18) 48 / Lions (16) 19 (Final Score)
The Sharks hosted the Xerox Lions at ABSA Park, Durban at 17:05 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game was broadcast live on M-Net, SuperSport 1 and on SuperSport HD on DSTV in SA.
The Lions held the Sharks well till halftime but by then the Sharks had already enjoyed 70% Territorial Advantage and most of the possession.
After halftime the Sharks turned on the taps and ran the Lions ragged, eventually running out with a 29-point winning margin. They won 48 / 19.
We are already well into the Currie Cup Premier Competition of 2010, with WP, The Sharks and Griquas, setting the pace so far and The Leopards and Pumas hanging on at the bottom.
This weekend sees another 4 matches, as follows:
- Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Platinum Leopards – Loftus at 19:10 SA Time on Friday 6 August 2010
- Barloworld Toyota Pumas vs Vodacom Free State Cheetahs – Witbank at 15:00 on Saturday 7 August 2010
- GWK Griquas vs Vodacom Western Province – GWK Park, Kimberley at 15:00 on Saturday 7 August 2010
- Sharks vs Xerox Lions – ABSA Stadium, Durban at 17:05 on Saturday 7 August 2010
There are ways to beat Western Province’s defence, but patience is the key.
Reading on some web sites and in the press, there seems to be some confusion regarding the possible move of the Test on 21 August 2010 between the Springboks and All Blacks, from Coca-Cola Park (Ellis Park) to the National Stadium (Soccer City).
Some pundits believe the move is a forced move under presssure from SARU, forcing the GLRU (Gauteng Lions Rugby Union) to move the game in an attempt to recover the outstanding British and Irish Lions debt owing by the GLRU to SARU, some believe it is a new and exciting initiative by the GLRU to revive rugby in their region and a possible pre-curser to moving the home base of the GLRU permanently to the National Stadium.
Whatever the case, here is an insight from someone high up in the Club Scene in the GLRU structures.
The yearly U/18 Craven Week is underway from Monday 28 June 2010.
With this Article we look at RESULTS, LOGS & FIXTURES.
Results:
| 3 | Free State | 42 | – | 21 | WP | North West Stadium, Welkom | Info |
| 3 | Border CD | 5 | – | 65 | Leopards | Welkom THS | Info |
| 3 | Namibia | 21 | – | 30 | Zimbabwe | North West Stadium B | Info |
| 3 | Griquas | 29 | – | 7 | Griffons | North West Stadium, Welkom | Info |
| 3 | EP | 34 | – | 20 | Border | Welkom THS | Info |
| 3 | Blue Bulls | 38 | – | 15 | Valke | North West Stadium B | Info |
| 3 | Lions | 28 | – | 11 | Pumas | North West Stadium, Welkom | Info |
Johannesburg – The inclusion of scrumhalf Jano Vermaak who has been linked to the Natal Sharks and Springbok centre acquisition Waylon Murray are the most notable features in the Xerox Lions side to play the Boland Cavaliers in a compulsory friendly in Wellington on Saturday.
Only time will tell whether the Golden Lions have pulled off a major coup or made another giant mistake, but the appointment of John Mitchell to coach the side in the Currie Cup is nothing short of bizarre.
By Jacques van der Westhuyzen
After weeks of romours the Lions finaly anounced it. John Mitchell will join the Lions coaching staff for the Currie Cup. Expect many more player anouncements as the Lions tries to buy a team to get them to some silverware.
Lions coach Dick Muir seems to have lost confidence in Springbok fullback Earl Rose. Continue reading
(Courtesy from iAfrica.com)
Fully fit at the start of a season for the first time in years and with nothing to prove, World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf André Pretorius is looking forward to his stint at the Western Force. Continue reading
Our friends at the Lions made an interesting signing with news that former All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer have joined the Lions. They are tight lipped about it all but it is understood it is also one of the biggest contracts ever in South African rugby. Continue reading
The Bulls will play one warm-up fixture against the Lions on January 30 in Polokwane before their Super 14 campaign kicks off on February 12 in Bloemfontein against the Cheetahs. Continue reading
If the Lions are clever and really serious of turning a corner they should take the Jaque Fourie case which they lost, and turn it into a positive. Continue reading