News, October 28, 2020

Emirates Lions cleared to host Tafel Lager Griquas
SA Rugby can confirm that following consultation with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Emirates Lions and the Tafel Lager Griquas can go ahead.

Team announcement, October 28, 2020

Tafel Lager Griquas mix things up for Joburg trip
Tafel Lager Griquas coach Scott Mathie has named a much-changed team for their next Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter, against the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Friday evening.

Team announcement, October 28, 2020

Elton Jantjies resumes Emirates Lions' captaincy
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has recovered from the calf injury he picked up during a training session last week and will captain the Emirates Lions in their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked clash with Tafel Lager Griquas in Johannesburg on Friday evening.

Team news, October 28, 2020

British & Irish Lions launch 2021 SA tour jersey
Canterbury has today unveiled the latest British & Irish Lions Pro jersey ahead of the Tour of South Africa in 2021, which celebrates the journey a player must undergo to reach the very top of the game, as well as those who have helped them get there.

Inspiration, October 27, 2020

The Rights stuff for Mkhari: “I was destined to play rugby”
As a young girl, Rights Mkhari harboured dreams of representing her country in sport, and thanks to her dedication and talent she is now a dual international rugby player, playing for the Springbok Women’s 15’s team and contracted to the Springbok Women’s Sevens team.

From our archives, October 27, 2020

Re-live: RWC semi-final arm-wrestle against Wales
The Springboks qualified for the Rugby World Cup Final in Japan a year ago today, when they beat Wales by 19-16 in an epic semi-final with the result in the balance until the very end.

Tournament news, October 27, 2020

Irish teams continue Guinness PRO14 dominance
Irish sides continued to dominate the Guinness PRO14 tournament despite heroics by South African players in games as round three saw a clean sweep for the four sides from the Emerald Isle.

Tournament news, October 25, 2020

Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked Review – Round 3
The two Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked matches that were played this weekend could not have been more different, with the Vodacom Bulls laying down a marker in Pretoria on Saturday, and the DHL Stormers sneaking through in Nelspruit on Friday.

Match report, October 25, 2020

Xerox Lions into SA Rugby U21 Champs final as pool stages wrap up
The Xerox Lions will meet the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the final of the SA Rugby U21 Championship at Emirates Airline Park on Friday 30 October, after the Johannesburg outfit booked their final berth with a convincing 54-19 victory over DHL Western Province on Sunday.

News, October 24, 2020

Emirates Lions v Toyota Cheetahs match called off
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between Emirates Lions and Toyota Cheetahs scheduled for Emirates Airlines Park this afternoon has been called off in line with COVID-19 protocols.

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