Golden Lions

44 - 5

Full Time

Blue Bulls

Blue Bulls vs Golden Lions

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Conversion

Richard Kriel converts the try.

82'

Try

Golden Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Haashim Pead picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Haashim Pead bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Angelo Davids bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cheswill Jooste bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

75'

Yellow Card

Marco Ferreira (Blue Bulls) is shown a yellow card

72'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Wessels getting some game time.

71'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Delport being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Sam Francis has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Sam Francis

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Francis took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Quan Horn.

70'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sam Francis getting some game time.

70'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Chris William Smith being replaced.

70'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Haashim Pead coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Nico Steyn coming off.

68'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Abri van der Westhuizen coming on.

68'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with JJ Theron coming off.

68'

Chris William Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Richard Kriel

67'

Angelo Davids sets up the try.

67'

Yellow Card

Ruan Venter (Golden Lions) is shown a yellow card

65'

Yellow Card

Cornel Smit (Blue Bulls) is shown a yellow card

64'

Blue Bulls sub Katlego Letebele comes onto the field.

63'

Jaco van der Walt departs for Blue Bulls.

63'

Blue Bulls sub Brooklyn Newman comes onto the field.

63'

Zak Burger departs for Blue Bulls.

63'

Golden Lions sub Eduan Keyter comes onto the field.

63'

Henco van Wyk departs for Golden Lions.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jaco van der Walt goes through the gap.

62'

Blue Bulls sub Marco Ferreira comes onto the field.

61'

Junior Pokomela departs for Blue Bulls.

61'

Blue Bulls sub Ruan Swart comes onto the field.

61'

Simphiwe Matanzima departs for Blue Bulls.

61'

Golden Lions sub Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes onto the field.

61'

Dylan Sjoblom departs for Golden Lions.

61'

Golden Lions sub Franco Marais comes onto the field.

61'

PJ Botha departs for Golden Lions.

61'

Golden Lions sub Sebastian Lombard comes onto the field.

61'

RF Schoeman departs for Golden Lions.

61'

Golden Lions sub Juan Schoeman comes onto the field.

61'

SJ Kotze departs for Golden Lions.

61'

Blue Bulls sub Shaun Schurmann comes onto the field.

61'

Siphosethu Mnebelele departs for Blue Bulls.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Boeta Chamberlain goes through the gap.

60'

What a run here by Boeta Chamberlain as they get over the gainline!

58'

Philip-Albert van Niekerk comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Chris Smit leaves the field.

57'

The right post denies Chris William Smith from adding the extras.

46'

Try

The Golden Lions maul march their way over the white wash for PJ Botha to touch down.

46'

Yellow Card

Simphiwe Matanzima (Blue Bulls) is shown a yellow card

44'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Cohen Kiewit coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Bryan Le Roux coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Trouble here as Kelly Mpeku breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as SJ Kotze scores from close range.

26'

Nico Steyn played a key part in that try.

26'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Jaco van der Walt curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Blue Bulls results in a try for Jaco van der Walt

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Jaco van der Walt took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Boeta Chamberlain is finished off with a try.

15'

Conversion

Chris William Smith converts the try.

14'

Try

Chris William Smith scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Chris William Smith took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Golden Lions v Blue Bulls 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 30th August 2025, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sean Muller

Points Flow Chart

Golden Lions win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

60%

Possession Last 10 min

40%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kriel

44 - 5

82'

Pead

42 - 5

81'

Ferreira

72'

37 - 5

Francis

37 - 5

71'

Francis

35 - 5

70'

Kriel

30 - 5

67'

Venter

25 - 5

65'

Smit

64'

25 - 5

Botha

25 - 5

46'

Matanzima

44'

20 - 5

Half Time

Smith

20 - 5

26'

Kotze

18 - 5

26'

Smith

13 - 5

19'

van der Walt

15'

10 - 5

Smith

10 - 0

14'

Smith

8 - 0

13'

Smith

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Golden Lions

85%

Draw

Blue Bulls

14%

Conversion by Richard Kriel

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Golden Lions

Blue Bulls

More Less

Defence Profile

Golden Lions

Blue Bulls

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

79%

86%

3-6 secs

16%

11%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

72'

77'

78'

Golden Lions

Blue Bulls

Golden Lions vs Blue Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Golden Lions face off against Blue Bulls in Currie Cup Round 6 on Sat 30th August 2025 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Golden Lions won the last encounter but Golden Lions are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Blue Bulls in 1st and Golden Lions in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Golden Lions vs Blue Bulls Squads

The official squads for Golden Lions vs Blue Bulls will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.