Connacht's URC play-off hopes dented further at Lions

Lions show character to return to winning ways but still in a sticky URC spot

The Lions finally snapped a four-match losing streak in the United Rugby Championship with a 26-7 win against Connacht on Saturday at Ellis Park, but their playoff hopes are still in doubt after failure to get five points.

Connacht's URC play-off hopes dented further at Lions

Connacht's hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs suffered a major blow after a 26-7 defeat to Lions in Johannesburg.

Lions end losing streak with vital URC victory over Connacht

Connacht's play-off hopes suffer huge blow with disappointing defeat to Lions

The visitors will need a minor miracle to finish in the top eight with two regular-season games remaining.

Lions v Connacht: Five takeaways as Springboks hopeful 'justifies' Rassie Erasmus' interest to keep 'slimmest' play-off hopes alive

Following the Lions' 26-7 victory over Connacht, here are our five takeaways from the United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park.

Kicking Kade snaps Lions' winless streak

The Lions kept their slender playoff hopes alive, pulling out of a five-match slump in the URC with a win over Connacht at Ellis Park on Saturday. Flyhalf Kade Wolhuter starred with the boot, scoring 11 points to guide the Lions to a vital 26-7 win in Johannesburg. After surviving an early spell of Connacht possession, the Lions struck first when flanker Renzo du Plessis powered over for the opening try. Wolhuter added two penalties to give the …