Bulls

33 - 43

Full Time

Lions

Bulls vs Lions

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bulls is finished off by Sebastian de Klerk

76'

Spellbinding play by Stravino Jacobs is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stravino Jacobs bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

76'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bulls is finished off by Keagan Johannes

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keagan Johannes bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

75'

Jeandre Rudolph played a key part in that try.

75'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Haashim Pead getting some game time.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Bronson Mills being replaced.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Darrien-Lane Landsberg getting some game time.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Reinhard Nothnagel being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Nico Steyn

73'

Kelly Mpeku played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Kelly Mpeku took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Renzo Du Plessis took full advantage.

72'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Paul de Wet getting some game time.

72'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Embrose Papier being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Eduan Keyter scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Nico Steyn.

71'

Bulls make a substitution with Akker van der Merwe coming on.

69'

Bulls make a substitution with Juann Else coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Conraad van Vuuren took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Renzo Du Plessis took full advantage.

68'

Chris William Smith takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Renzo Du Plessis coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Jarod Cairns coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheswill Jooste goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Stedman Gans goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Stravino Jacobs goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheswill Jooste goes through the gap.

60'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on for Lions.

59'

RF Schoeman leaves the field.

59'

Eddie Davids comes on for Lions.

59'

SJ Kotze leaves the field.

59'

Jeandre Rudolph comes on for Bulls.

58'

JJ Theron leaves the field.

58'

Sti Sithole comes on for Bulls.

57'

Alulutho Tshakweni leaves the field.

57'

Elrigh Louw comes on for Bulls.

57'

Jacobus Grobbelaar leaves the field.

57'

Mornay Smith comes on for Bulls.

57'

Francois Klopper leaves the field.

57'

Juann Else comes on for Bulls.

57'

Akker van der Merwe leaves the field.

57'

Sibabalo Qoma comes on for Lions.

56'

Etienne Oosthuizen leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Morne Brandon as they get over the gainline!

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris William Smith kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

The forward pack of Lions will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

51'

Cobus Wiese comes on.

50'

Jeandre Rudolph comes off.

50'

Morne Brandon comes on.

50'

Franco Marais comes off.

50'

Willie le Roux makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Bulls sub Cheswill Jooste comes onto the field.

40'

Jan Serfontein departs for Bulls.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Keagan Johannes will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

The Bulls maul pushes over the tryline as Akker van der Merwe scores.

39'

Lions go for goal with Chris William Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Jarod Cairns to score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Jarod Cairns being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Quan Horn sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Bulls ends with a try for Embrose Papier.

32'

Stravino Jacobs sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Stravino Jacobs breaches the defence.

32'

Gianni Lombard comes on for Lions.

31'

Henco van Wyk leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Bulls ends with a try for Embrose Papier.

29'

Spellbinding play by Sebastian de Klerk is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Sebastian de Klerk breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Nico Steyn

22'

That's a great try assist by Ruan Venter.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chris William Smith bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

22'

Bulls make a substitution with Stedman Gans coming on.

19'

Bulls make a substitution with David Kriel coming off.

19'

Conversion

Chris William Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

Kelly Mpeku goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kelly Mpeku bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

We are underway as the referee Aimee Barrett-Theron blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bulls v Lions 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 29th November 2025, 04:00am PST 
  
 Loftus Versfeld 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Aimee Barrett-Theron

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

89%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Johannes

33 - 43

77'

de Klerk

31 - 43

76'

Johannes

26 - 43

75'

Johannes

24 - 43

75'

Smith

74'

19 - 43

Steyn

73'

19 - 41

Smith

72'

19 - 36

Keyter

71'

19 - 34

Smith

52'

19 - 29

Oosthuizen

51'

19 - 27

Half Time

van der Merwe

19 - 22

39'

Cairns

35'

14 - 22

Johannes

14 - 17

33'

Papier

12 - 17

32'

Johannes

7 - 17

30'

Papier

5 - 17

29'

Smith

23'

0 - 17

Steyn

22'

0 - 15

Smith

18'

0 - 10

Mpeku

18'

0 - 8

Smith

10'

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Bulls

80%

Draw

Lions

19%

Scrum-Won by Haashim Pead

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Bulls

Lions

More Less

Defence Profile

Bulls

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

78%

69%

3-6 secs

16%

19%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

57'

61'

66'

78'

Bulls

Lions

Bulls vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Lions in United Rugby Championship Round 6 on Sat 29th November 2025 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 04:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Lions in 5th and Bulls in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bulls vs Lions Squads

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