[18 SEP 99] RUGBY LIONS (10) 37  WEST HARTLEPOOL (3) 10

The harsh economic realities of professional sport mean that it will be a new look Rugby Lions that takes to the Webb Ellis Road field against Coventry today.  MORE

[27 FEB 99] RUGBY LIONS 17 WAKEFIELD 23

[13 FEB 99] MOSELEY 35  RUGBY LIONS 20

[05 FEB 99] NEW PRIDE OF LIONS

Mal Malik, the former Cambridge University, Coventry and Rugby Lions flank forward, has stepped into the hot seat as acting-Chief Executive at the Lions. He admits it is a tough role but says: "I have sold part of my business in the leisure entertainment field and I had some free time."   MORE

[19 DEC 98] LONDON WELSH 11  RUGBY LIONS 7

The Welshmen could find themselves out in the cold when they play Lions at Webb Ellis Road.  They might find that the key to their dressing room is lost and that they have to spend the interval standing outside.  MORE

[13 DEC 98] RUGBY LIONS 9  LEEDS 18

Lions were in with a chance of overcoming the tough Yorkshire side until they were hit by two tries in six second half minutes. They led 6-3 at one stage thanks to two penalty goals from Martyn Davies.  MORE

[04 DEC 98] RUGBY LIONS v  LEICESTER TIGERS - PREVIEW

Rugby Lions have changed their entire team for their Cheltenham & Glooucester Cup second leg against mighty Leicester ‘Tigers’ at Welford Road on Sunday.  MORE

[29 NOV 98] RUGBY LIONS 8  LEICESTER TIGERS 5

The Lions achieved a rare victory over their illustrious opponents, but only the foolhardy would expect them to win through to the next round of the Cup after this weekend’s second leg.  MORE

[21 NOV 98] RUGBY LIONS 30  FYLDE 16

The Lions continue to claw their way up the league table but though this margin was a comfortable one, it was still a scrappy affair. Rugby outscored the visitors by four tries to one, but seldom reached top gear and suffered through a string of penalties against them.  MORE

[15 NOV 98] RUGBY LIONS 7  LEEDS 68

Rugby Lions chose the wrong game to rest several key players as they were handed a comprehensive beating by impressive Leeds. Lions director of coaching Geoff Davies made ten changes from last weeks clash with Exeter in order to see some of the fringe members of his squad perform, but he could not take many positives from this performance.  MORE

[10 NOV 98] LIONS LINE UP PORTUGAL FOR HOME GAME

The Rugby Lions today confirmed a fixture against the Portugese national squad for Sunday 22 November, kick off 5pm. A Lions Development 15 team will take on the Portugese full national side who are using this game as a preparation for their world cup qualifying matches against Scotland and Spain at Murrayfield the following week. MORE

[07 NOV 98] EXETER 7  RUGBY LIONS 23

The Lions achieved something Coventry did not do this season by beating Exeter in Devon. It was all the more heartening for Rugby because it kept them out of the bottom two in the league and it ended Exeter's unbeaten home record. MATCH SUMMARY

[05 NOV 98] LIONS WIN A MAJOR SPORTSMATCH AWARD

The Rugby Lions together with the Warwickshire RFU, have succeeded in attracting a major sportsmatch funding to facilitate their new South Warwickshire Schools Project. MORE

[05 NOV 98] CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONS GET BEHIND THE LIONS

The 1998 British Cheerleading Champions who previously represented Leicester City Football club, have moved in to the world of Rugby Union. MORE

[02 NOV 98] RUGBY LIONS 20  WATERLOO 9

Rugby Lions bounced back from defeat at Worcester to beat Waterloo comfortably in their fourth victory of the season. They had to withstand intense second half pressure after scoring all their points in the first thirty minutes, but they held out for a praiseworthy win over the fourth placed side. MATCH SUMMARY

[30 OCT 98] LIONS SIGN NEW PLAYER

The Rugby Lions today announced a new signing, Chris Tarbuck from London Scottish. Chris, aged 29 is engaged to Lisa and has recently become the proud father of daughter Megan, born 2 months ago. READ THE PRESS RELEASE

[24 OCT 98] WORCESTER 29  RUGBY LIONS 6

The Lions promised an upset when they led the second placed club at half-time, but they folded in the face of fierce second half pressure. Former Leicester 'Tiger' John Liley was in fine kicking form and the Lions find themselves just two points off the relegation zone. MATCH SUMMARY

[23 OCT 98] WORCESTER v RUGBY LIONS - PREVIEW

Rugby Lions travel to face high-flying Worcester tomorrow and will be strengthened by the return of second row Richard Kinsey from suspension.MORE

[18 OCT 98] RUGBY LIONS 30  MOSELEY 8

Rugby put on a class act to climb into a midtable position with this impressive victory over their near neighbours. Moseley scored all their points in the first half after trailing by 13-0 but they had no answer as Lions swarmed forward in the second period.
MATCH SUMMARY

[16 OCT 98] RUGBY LIONS v MOSELEY - PREVIEW

[10 OCT 98] WAKEFIELD 22  RUGBY LIONS 26

[09 OCT 98] RUGBY LIONS v WAKEFIELD - PREVIEW

[04 OCT 98] RUGBY LIONS 17  COVENTRY 20

[02 OCT 98] RUGBY LIONS v COVENTRY - PREVIEW

[29 SEP 98] LIONS CONFIRM TIGERS FIXTURE

[29 SEP 98] TOUGH CUP DRAWS FOR COVENTRY AND LIONS

[19 SEP 98] RUGBY LIONS 20  BRISTOL 30

[12 SEP 98] ORRELL 32  RUGBY LIONS 3

[11 SEP 98] PAIN MAKES DEBUT FOR LIONS

[05 SEP 98] RUGBY LIONS 18  BLACKHEATH 12

[04 SEP 98] LIONS START WITH NEW FACES

[25 AUG 98] 98/99 SEASOSN TEAM SQUAD

[12 AUG 98] GIANT RUGBY PLANS FOR RUGBY

[20 JUL 98] QUANTRILL REJOINS BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL