Lions

54 - 12

Full Time

Glasgow

Glasgow vs Lions

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Peter Martin has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Quan Horn leads to a try for Lions

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Quan Horn took full advantage.

74'

Erich Cronje played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Angus Fraser took full advantage.

73'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nico Steyn getting some game time.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morne van den Berg being replaced.

72'

Glasgow Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Sione Tuipulotu getting some game time.

72'

Glasgow Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Fergus Watson being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Sibabalwe Mahashe

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Sibabalwe Mahashe took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Angelo Davids.

71'

Lions make a substitution with JC Pretorius coming on.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Francke Horn coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Lions supporters go wild as Chris William Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Morne van den Berg

67'

Francke Horn sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Francke Horn took full advantage.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Kelly Mpeku coming on.

65'

Lions make a substitution with Henco van Wyk coming off.

65'

Lions make a substitution with Reinhard Nothnagel coming on.

65'

Lions make a substitution with Darrien-Lane Landsberg coming off.

65'

Glasgow Warriors sub Dylan Cockburn comes onto the field.

60'

Sione Vailanu departs for Glasgow Warriors.

60'

Dan Lancaster has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Glasgow Warriors results in a try for Stafford McDowall.

57'

What a run here by Stafford McDowall as they get over the gainline!

57'

Ben Afshar played a key part in that try.

57'

Bathobele Hlekani comes on for Lions.

56'

Etienne Oosthuizen leaves the field.

56'

Sebastian Lombard comes on for Lions.

56'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye leaves the field.

56'

Franco Marais comes on for Lions.

56'

PJ Botha leaves the field.

56'

Eddie Davids comes on for Lions.

56'

SJ Kotze leaves the field.

56'

Angus Fraser comes on.

53'

Jack Dempsey comes off.

53'

Ryan Burke comes on.

53'

Olujare Oguntibeju comes off.

53'

What a run here by SJ Kotze as they get over the gainline!

50'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Ben Afshar coming on.

44'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Jack Oliver coming off.

44'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Zander Fagerson coming on.

44'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Finlay Richardson coming off.

44'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Gregor Hiddleston coming on.

44'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Seb Stephen coming off.

44'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Nathan McBeth coming on.

44'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Rory Sutherland coming off.

44'

Conversion

Chris William Smith adds the two points for Lions.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ruan Venter dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg played a key part in that try.

43'

Fabulous play by Glasgow Warriors has led to Jack Dempsey being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Chris William Smith adds the two points for Lions.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Lions is finished off by SJ Kotze, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to SJ Kotze being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Asenathi Ntlabakanye.

39'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Henco van Wyk being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Trouble here as Sione Vailanu breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Dan Lancaster does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Glasgow Warriors ends with a try for Dan Lancaster.

30'

Trouble here as Dan Lancaster breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Stafford McDowall is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Kyle Rowe breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Jack Oliver breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as Fergus Watson breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Chris William Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Henco van Wyk

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henco van Wyk bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

18'

Francke Horn sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Rowe took full advantage.

14'

Chris William Smith hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Erich Cronje

Henco van Wyk played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Francke Horn took full advantage.

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Henco van Wyk

That's a great try assist by Quan Horn.

The defensive line has been broken as Sibabalwe Mahashe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Peter Martin blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Glasgow 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 18th April 2026, 09:00am CDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Peter Martin

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +42

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

14%

Possession Last 10 min

86%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

54 - 12

75'

Horn

52 - 12

74'

Smith

47 - 12

72'

Mahashe

45 - 12

71'

Smith

40 - 12

68'

van den Berg

38 - 12

67'

McDowall

57'

33 - 12

Smith

33 - 7

44'

Venter

31 - 7

43'

Half Time

Smith

26 - 7

40'

Kotze

24 - 7

40'

Lancaster

31'

19 - 7

Lancaster

30'

19 - 5

Smith

19 - 0

18'

van Wyk

17 - 0

18'

Cronje

12 - 0

Smith

7 - 0

van Wyk

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Glasgow

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Glasgow

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

50%

3-6 secs

31%

35%

6+ secs

21%

14%

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

56'

63'

65'

78'

79'

Lions

Glasgow

Lions vs Glasgow Warriors Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Glasgow Warriors in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Sat 18th April 2026 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Lions 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 Glasgow Warriors in 1st and Lions in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Glasgow Warriors Squads

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