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  • European Cup latest

    All the news, views, previews and reports from the European Cup...

  • Test match news

    Keep up to date with the news during this year's November internationals.

  • Loose Pass

    This week we concern ourselves with the ARU, Samoa and questions...

  • Hot and Not

    It's time to check out who is toasty and who needs to hit the defrost button...

  • Expert Witness

    This week's Expert Witness, Kyran Bracken, reviews the November Tests.

Lions extend Ackermann contract

Lions extend Ackermann contract

The Golden Lions Rugby Union have announced the extension of the contract of head coach Johan Ackermann until 31 October 2016.

Super Rugby draw released

Super Rugby draw released

The draw for 2015's Super Rugby season has been released, with defending champions the Waratahs hosting Western Force in Round 1.

Single change for Lions

Single change for Lions

Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 22-man squad to front the Pumas at Ellis Park on Friday.

Lions lose another fly-half

Lions lose another fly-half

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has been forced to withdraw fly-half Jaco van der Walt from his side to face Western Province.

Exeter Chiefs snap up Botha

Exeter Chiefs snap up Botha

Exeter are ready to unleash Namibian speedster Chrysander Botha into the Premiership after signing the international star.

More Lions News

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  • Preview: Lions v Cheetahs PreviewPreview: Lions v Cheetahs
  • Half centuries for Jantjies, Mapoe
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
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  • Lions power past the Rebels ReportLions power past the Rebels
  • Preview: Lions v Melbourne Rebels PreviewPreview: Lions v Melbourne Rebels
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker, Round 18
  • Lions welcome back van der Merwe
  • Afeaki backs Singapore for SR spot
  • Win tickets to Lions v Rebels!
  • SANZAR upgrades SR concussion tests
  • Jantjies on his way to Japan
  • Boshoff replaces injured De Allende
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • Lions stun Bulls in JoLions stun Bulls in Jo'burg
  • Western Force grind past Lions ReportWestern Force grind past Lions
  • Preview: Western Force v Lions PreviewPreview: Western Force v Lions
  • Simple success for Waratahs ReportSimple success for Waratahs
  • Preview: Waratahs v Lions PreviewPreview: Waratahs v Lions
  • Lions denied incredible comeback ReportLions denied incredible comeback
  • Preview: Highlanders v Lions PreviewPreview: Highlanders v Lions
  • Super Rugby expansion on the cards
  • It is an absolute disgrace - Solomons
  • Relief for six-try Chiefs ReportRelief for six-try Chiefs
  • Preview: Chiefs v Lions PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Lions
  • Tank's Predictions
  • Berry to ref Ellis Park showdown
  • Lions change two for Kings
  • Lions eager for home advantage
  • No complacency from the Lions
  • Kings' Adongo heading to the NFL
  • Kings relishing Lions challenge
  • Lions use Rocky, Kings pick Eminem
  • Stormers win at last ReportStormers win at last
  • Jantjies extends Lions stay
  • Returning trio start for Lions
  • Preview: Stormers v Lions PreviewPreview: Stormers v Lions
  • SA to have six Super Rugby franchises
  • Ackermann waiting on Lions stalwarts
  • Jantjies, Taute to stay in Cape Town?
  • Samoa thumped in Jo'burg
  • Sharks back on the summit ReportSharks back on the summit
  • Preview: Lions v Sharks PreviewPreview: Lions v Sharks
  • Lions caged by Crusaders ReportLions caged by Crusaders
  • Preview: Lions v Crusaders PreviewPreview: Lions v Crusaders
  • Lions edge Reds at the death ReportLions edge Reds at the death
  • Preview: Lions v Reds PreviewPreview: Lions v Reds
  • Super Rugby 2014 fixtures released
  • Lions win thriller in JoLions win thriller in Jo'burg
  • Preview: Lions v Blues PreviewPreview: Lions v Blues
  • Lions cancel American tour
  • Bulls win in Soweto
  • Steyn inspires Sharks victory ReportSteyn inspires Sharks victory
  • SA rugby mourns Louis Luyt
  • Preview: Sharks v Lions PreviewPreview: Sharks v Lions
  • Lions Fixtures
  • Table
South African Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Sharks 16 50
2 Bulls 16 38
3 Stormers 16 32
4 Lions 16 31
5 Cheetahs 16 24
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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Currie Cup semi-finals

Relive the action from Ellis Park and Newlands!

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.