Ireland U20 Sam Prendergast to make Leinster debut this weekend
Ireland under 20 Grand Slam winner Sam Prendergast will make his Leinster debut this weekend.
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Irish on the Highveld: Lions skipper Louw hopes Leinster are cowed by Ellis Park altitude factor
Lions captain Marius Louw hopes Ellis Park's altitude fear factor will play on Leinster's mind ahead of Saturday afternoon's United Rugby Championship clash.
Scrum guru Redelinghuys wants Lions to draw on Challenge Cup nous to tame leading Leinster
The Lions will hope to lean on their European Professional Rugby Challenge Cup experience to see how far they can take the imposing Leinster side down the rabbit warren at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Tshituka's 'tricky' red card ban adds loose trio headache for Lions in unlikely chase for URC top 8
Emmanuel Tshituka's "tricky" red card, given in a sterling Challenge Cup win over Racing 92 and consequently translating into a three-week ban, has now become thoroughly problematic for the Lions ahead of Saturday's URC meeting with a youthful but talented Leinster combination.
Gutsy Lions reminded of a specific Super Rugby lesson after disappointing European exit
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes that South Africa's franchises - once they are officially allowed to do so - should actively aim for home play-offs in the European Champions and Challenge Cups in future.
Jaco Kriel returns to Lions team for Challenge Cup quarter-final in Glasgow
Springbok flank Jaco Kriel returns to the Lions team for Saturday night's Challenge Cup quarter-final away to Scottish outfit Glasgow Warriors.
Lions loosie Tshituka to miss Challenge Cup quarter-final after copping World Rugby ban
Lions loose forward Emmanuel Tshituka will miss Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final away to Glasgow Warriors after being suspended for foul play.
Brave, enterprising 14-man Lions down Racing 92 to keep Challenge Cup dream alive
The Lions played with 14 men for 62 minutes against Racing 92 in Johannesburg on Saturday and produced some excellent rugby to run out 51-28 winners and keep their Challenge Cup dream alive.