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Mitchell confirms that Strauss and La Grange will lead MTN Lions

Mitchell confirms that Strauss and La Grange will lead MTN Lions

January 19 – MTN Lions coach John Mitchell has confirmed that No 8 Josh Strauss will captain the side in the Vodacom Super Rugby series and that centre Doppies la Grange will be the vice-captain.

GLRU and Door of Hope join forces

GLRU and Door of Hope join forces

January 20 – The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced this morning that they will be working in conjunction with the Door of Hope Children’s Mission during 2012.

2012 Season Tickets

2012 Season Tickets

December 7 - The Golden Lions Rugby Union has announced its 2012 Season Tickets and prices and you simply cannot afford to miss out on these exciting packages. The tickets are now available for purchase and the variety of packages offered caters for everyone.

 
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Did you Know?

MTN Lions lock, Wikus van Heerden, who first made his name as a flank and played in 14 test matches including in the 2007 World Cup, has captained three franchise teams in Super Rugby, i.e. Cats, Bulls and Lions.

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Happy Birthday

The following Lions players will celebrate their birthdays in January:

8 - Butch James
9 - JC Janse van Rensburg
13 - Jannie Boshoff
24 - Deon van Rensburg 

Results

Latest results

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MTN Golden Lions 42 Sharks 16

 


Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming Fixtures

2012 Super Rugby Competition:
MTN Lions vs. Cheetahs - 25 February - 7:10pm - Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Hurricanes - 2 March - 7:10pm -  Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Sharks - 10 March - 5:05pm - Durban; MTN Lions vs. Stormers - 24 March - 7:10pm - Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Crusaders - 31 March - 5:05pm - Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Cheetahs - 7 April - 3:00pm - Bloemfontein; MTN Lions vs. Bulls - 14 April - 7:10pm - Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Brumbies - 27 April - 7:10pm - Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Chiefs - 5 May - 9:35am - Hamilton; MTN Lions vs. Blues - 11 May - 9:35am - Auckland; MTN Lions vs. Reds - 19 May - 11:40am - Brisbane; MTN Lions vs. Western Force - 26 May - 1:40pm - Perth; MTN Lions vs. Sharks - 2 June - 5:05pm - Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Stormers - 30 June - 5:05pm - Cape Town; MTN Lions vs. Rebels - 7 July - 5:05pm - Coca-Cola Park; MTN Lions vs. Bulls - 14 July - 7:10pm - Pretoria

Junior Fixtures

Junior Fixtures & Results

For the Under 19 and Under 21 Fixtures for 2011, click below:U/21 Fixtures U/19 Fixtures

 

 

 

School Fixtures

The 2011 Lions Schools fixtures are available. For more information and the full fixtures, click below.
High Schools
Medium Schools

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2011 Absa Currie Cup Log

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Team P W D L Pts
MTN Golden Lions 14 10 1 3 50
The Sharks 14 10 0 4 48
Toyota Free State Cheetahs 14 8 2 4 47
DHL Western Province 14 8 1 5 41
Vodacom Blue Bulls 14 8 1 5 40
GWK Griquas 14 6 1 7 36
Ford Pumas 14 2 0 12 15
Platinum Leopards 14 1 0 13 5

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