Glasgow

31 - 21

Full Time

Lions

Glasgow vs Lions

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Willem Alberts bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

77'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

76'

Rynhardt Jonker comes on.

75'

Manuel Rass comes off.

75'

Travis Gordon comes on.

75'

Jaco Kriel comes off.

75'

Glasgow Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Ali Price getting some game time.

75'

Glasgow Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Sione Tuipulotu being replaced.

75'

Glasgow Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Tom Gordon getting some game time.

74'

Glasgow Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Rory Darge being replaced.

74'

Conversion

George Horne has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Glasgow Warriors results in a try for Tom Jordan

73'

Ollie Smith played a key part in that try.

73'

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

73'

Penalty Goal

The Glasgow Warriors supporters go wild as George Horne successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Dreyer coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Asenathi Ntlabakanye coming off.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Morne Brandon coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with PJ Botha coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Lions supporters go wild as Gianni Lombard successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Francke Horn

64'

Rhynardt Rijnsburger sets up the try.

64'

Glasgow Warriors sub Lewis Bean comes onto the field.

61'

Richie Gray departs for Glasgow Warriors.

61'

Glasgow Warriors sub Johnny Matthews comes onto the field.

61'

George Turner departs for Glasgow Warriors.

61'

Glasgow Warriors sub Simon Berghan comes onto the field.

61'

Zander Fagerson departs for Glasgow Warriors.

61'

Glasgow Warriors sub Nathan McBeth comes onto the field.

61'

Jamie Bhatti departs for Glasgow Warriors.

61'

Glasgow Warriors sub Tom Jordan comes onto the field.

61'

Domingo Miotti departs for Glasgow Warriors.

61'

Glasgow Warriors sub JP du Preez comes onto the field.

61'

Scott Cummings departs for Glasgow Warriors.

61'

Morne van den Berg comes on for Lions.

59'

Sanele Nohamba leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by George Turner as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Francke Horn as they get over the gainline!

52'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Rhynardt Rijnsburger getting some game time.

49'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Pierre Smith being replaced.

49'

Conversion

George Horne adds the two points for Glasgow Warriors.

49'

Try

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

48'

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba adds the two points for Lions.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Sanele Nohamba from scoring that try!

43'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Domingo Miotti coming on.

40'

Glasgow Warriors make a substitution with Tom Jordan coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

48'

Glasgow Warriors sub Tom Jordan comes onto the field.

38'

Domingo Miotti departs for Glasgow Warriors.

38'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Asenathi Ntlabakanye being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

George Horne converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Glasgow Warriors is finished off by Jamie Dobie

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jamie Dobie bursts through to advance the Glasgow Warriors attack.

17'

Huw Jones sets up the try.

17'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Delport coming on.

16'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Venter coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamie Dobie took full advantage.

13'

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

12'

Conversion

George Horne converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Glasgow Warriors results in a try for Jack Dempsey

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Dempsey took full advantage.

Sione Tuipulotu played a key part in that try.

Andries Coetzee comes on for Lions.

Rabz Maxwane leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Domingo Miotti goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Glasgow v Lions 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 8th April 2023, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Scotstoun Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Glasgow win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lombard

76'

31 - 21

Brandon

76'

31 - 19

Horne

31 - 14

74'

Jordan

29 - 14

73'

Horne

24 - 14

68'

Lombard

65'

21 - 14

Horn

64'

21 - 12

Horne

21 - 7

49'

Fagerson

19 - 7

48'

Nohamba

43'

14 - 7

Nohamba

43'

14 - 5

Half Time

Horne

14 - 0

19'

Dobie

12 - 0

17'

Horne

7 - 0

10'

Dempsey

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Glasgow

Lions

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Defence Profile

Glasgow

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

58%

3-6 secs

22%

29%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

147

Glasgow Warriors vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Glasgow Warriors face off against Lions in Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Sat 8th April 2023 at Scotstoun Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Lions in 2nd and Glasgow Warriors in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Glasgow Warriors vs Lions Squads

The official squads for Glasgow Warriors 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.