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It's all over! The referee Morne Ferreira has blown their whistle to end the game.
Chris William Smith converts the try.
A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Bronson Mills
This is dangerous for the defence as Bronson Mills bursts through to advance the Lions attack.
Darrien-Lane Landsberg sets up the try.
Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.
A wonderful passing move by Bulls is finished off by Keagan Johannes
Spellbinding play by Embrose Papier is finished off with a try.
This is dangerous for the defence as Embrose Papier bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.
Bulls go for goal with Handre Pollard taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
A series of passes by Bulls results in a try for Mpilo Gumede
Kurt-Lee Arendse played a key part in that try.
A gap opened in the defence and Kurt-Lee Arendse took full advantage.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Mpilo Gumede getting some game time.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jeandre Rudolph being replaced.
Bulls make a substitution with Keagan Johannes coming on.
Bulls make a substitution with Harold Vorster coming off.
The Bulls supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Embrose Papier
The defensive line has been broken as Embrose Papier goes through the gap.
David Kriel sets up the try.
Lions sub Haashim Pead comes onto the field.
Morne van den Berg departs for Lions.
Lions sub Erich Cronje comes onto the field.
Henco van Wyk departs for Lions.
Lions sub Renzo Du Plessis comes onto the field.
Jarod Cairns departs for Lions.
Bulls sub David Kriel comes onto the field.
Devon Williams departs for Bulls.
The defensive line has been broken as Jarod Cairns goes through the gap.
The defensive line has been broken as Jeandre Rudolph goes through the gap.
The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Harold Vorster from scoring as they record the try for Bulls.
What a run here by Stravino Jacobs as they get over the gainline!
Lions decide to make a substitution, with Conraad van Vuuren getting some game time.
Lions decide to make a substitution, with Asenathi Ntlabakanye being replaced.
Lions decide to make a substitution, with RF Schoeman getting some game time.
Lions decide to make a substitution, with SJ Kotze being replaced.
Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morne Brandon getting some game time.
Lions decide to make a substitution, with PJ Botha being replaced.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Nizaam Carr getting some game time.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Elrigh Louw being replaced.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cobus Wiese getting some game time.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Vermaak being replaced.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Marco van Staden getting some game time.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Marcell Coetzee being replaced.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Mornay Smith getting some game time.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Wilco Louw being replaced.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Alulutho Tshakweni getting some game time.
Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels being replaced.
Chris William Smith adds the two points for Lions.
Slick passing by Lions leads to a try for Morne van den Berg.
Morne van den Berg makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Spellbinding play by Francke Horn is finished off with a try.
Lions make a substitution with Darrien-Lane Landsberg coming on.
Lions make a substitution with Reinhard Nothnagel coming off.
Lions make a substitution with Etienne Oosthuizen coming on.
Lions make a substitution with Ruben Schoeman coming off.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
Handre Pollard adds the two points for Bulls.
Incisive passing by Bulls is finished off by Kurt-Lee Arendse, as they goes over for the try.
That's a great try assist by Embrose Papier.
Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Stedman Gans being able to wriggle through a gap.
Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Bulls as Handre Pollard goes over.
That's a great try assist by Marcell Coetzee.
Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Elrigh Louw being able to wriggle through a gap.
Bulls go for goal with Handre Pollard taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
The pressure has finally told as Johan Grobbelaar scores from close range.
Trouble here as Francke Horn breaches the defence.
This is dangerous for the defence as Ruan Vermaak bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.
Chris William Smith adds the points for Lions.
Kurt-Lee Arendse (Bulls) is shown a yellow card
A gap opened in the defence and Harold Vorster took full advantage.
Handre Pollard converts the try.
Harold Vorster scores the try from close range.
The defensive line has been broken as Bathobele Hlekani goes through the gap.
We are underway as the referee Morne Ferreira blows their whistle.
Lions face off against Bulls in United Rugby Championship Round 11 on Sat 31st January 2026 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST on SuperSport, 01:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 04:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Bulls won the last encounter but Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Bulls in 4th and Lions in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Lions vs Bulls will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Hello guys. I can’t seem to watch this game. Can someone help
Hlekani is a beast. The bulls are back it seems.