The Lions came out firing at Ellis Park against the Blues as they destroyed the visitors in the scrums and showed fantastic innovation on attack. This was supported by another fine performance by flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff, who contributed a total of 24 points with the boot, which included three conversions, two drop goals and four penalties. Despite the strong start the Lions … [Read more...] about Lions 39 – Blues 36
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Lions v Blues
The Lions’ defence and discipline will be firmly in the spotlight when they take on the Blues at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. The Blues have made the most clean line-breaks thus far this season, with 22, but last weekend the Vodacom Bulls showed how great “in your face” defence could derail the Aucklanders’ attacking prowess. And … [Read more...] about Lions v Blues
Golden Lions: 18 – Leopard: 16
The Golden Lions needed a last-gasp penalty to edge out the Leopards XV 18-16 (halftime 3-13) in their Vodacom Cup North Section match at Profert Olen Park in Potchefstroom on Friday. The defending champions trailed for the entire match until replacement scrumhalf Guy Cronje stepped up to slot a 78th minute penalty to secure the narrowest of victories as Leopards XV Gerhard … [Read more...] about Golden Lions: 18 – Leopard: 16
Health, education take lion’s share of Gauteng budget – Independent Online
Independent OnlineJohannesburg – The Gauteng MEC for finance has set aside billions of rand to improve education, healthcare and the construction of roads. As in years past, education and health continue to get the lion’s share of the provincial budget, with Mandla …Education and health tops Gauteng’s budget prioritiesCitizenWhere our money goesTimes … [Read more...] about Health, education take lion’s share of Gauteng budget – Independent Online
Lions Vodacom Cup kicks off in Potchefstroom
The Vodacom Cup, where many current and past Springboks have taken their first steps in senior provincial rugby, kicks off this week with eight tough matches taking place across South Africa. Last year’s champions, the Golden Lions, and runners-up, the Steval Pumas, are both in action on Friday. The opening match takes place in Kempton Park, where the Valke will host the … [Read more...] about Lions Vodacom Cup kicks off in Potchefstroom
