Lions

36 - 12

Full Time

Stormers XXIII

Lions vs Stormers XXIII

Events

Commentary

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

85'

Conversion

Kyle Smith converts the try.

85'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this DHL Stormers XXIII maul...no miracles today as Altus Rabe powers over.

84'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zian Cilliers bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

80'

Exauce Tshiamala comes on.

77'

Ethan Adams comes off.

77'

Marco Ferreira comes on.

77'

Jarod Cairns comes off.

77'

Conversion

Matthew Coetzee has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by Latica Nela

75'

Gilermo Mentoe played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gilermo Mentoe bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

75'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Sjoblom getting some game time.

70'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with JD Hattingh being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Dominic Malgas (DHL Stormers XXIII) is shown a yellow card

69'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Zian Cilliers coming on.

69'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Asad Moos coming off.

69'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Dominic Malgas coming on.

68'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Kian Davis coming off.

68'

Golden Lions sub Mahle Sithole comes onto the field.

64'

Armand Combrinck departs for Golden Lions.

64'

Kyle Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Markus Muller

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Markus Muller goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Tiaan Fourie is finished off with a try.

63'

DHL Stormers XXIII sub Kian Davis comes onto the field.

60'

Dylan Miller departs for DHL Stormers XXIII.

60'

DHL Stormers XXIII sub Dylan De Leeuw comes onto the field.

60'

Vernon Paulo departs for DHL Stormers XXIII.

60'

Conversion

The Golden Lions supporters go wild as Matthew Coetzee successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Renzo Du Plessis

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Renzo Du Plessis goes through the gap.

59'

Asad Moos played a key part in that try.

59'

Altus Rabe comes on for DHL Stormers XXIII.

55'

Luan Botha leaves the field.

55'

Hencus van Wyk comes on for DHL Stormers XXIII.

55'

Mhleli Khuzwayo leaves the field.

55'

Cecil Parsons comes on.

54'

Juan Schoeman comes off.

54'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on.

54'

Ruan Swart comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Matthew Coetzee kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Ethan Adams to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Ethan Adams as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Keagan Smith.

53'

Luke Cannon comes on.

53'

Thando Biyela comes off.

53'

Gilermo Mentoe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Fourie getting some game time.

48'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Ngobeni being replaced.

48'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Danie Kruger getting some game time.

47'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Herman Lubbe being replaced.

47'

Latica Nela makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Gilermo Mentoe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Gary Porter coming on.

41'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Dylan De Leeuw coming off.

41'

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, Matthew Coetzee will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

The Golden Lions maul pushes over the tryline as Jarod Cairns scores.

37'

DHL Stormers XXIII sub Dylan De Leeuw comes onto the field.

37'

Gary Porter departs for DHL Stormers XXIII.

37'

Gert Kemp comes on for DHL Stormers XXIII.

33'

Xola Nyali leaves the field.

33'

Conversion

Matthew Coetzee converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Gilermo Mentoe

Latica Nela played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Latica Nela took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan Adams goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Matthew Coetzee has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Christopher Allison blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Stormers XXIII 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 28th August 2026, 08:05am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

85'

36 - 12

Rabe

84'

36 - 10

Coetzee

36 - 5

76'

Nela

34 - 5

75'

Malgas

69'

29 - 5

Muller

63'

29 - 5

Coetzee

29 - 0

60'

Du Plessis

27 - 0

59'

Coetzee

22 - 0

54'

Adams

20 - 0

54'

Half Time

Cairns

15 - 0

37'

Coetzee

10 - 0

10'

Mentoe

8 - 0

Coetzee

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Stormers XXIII

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Defence Profile

Lions

Stormers XXIII

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

56%

3-6 secs

26%

32%

6+ secs

23%

13%

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

72'

74'

79'

81'

82'

Lions

Stormers XXIII

Lions vs Stormers XXIII Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Stormers XXIII in Currie Cup Round 7 on Fri 28th August 2026 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST on SuperSport, 03:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Lions won the last encounter but Stormers XXIII 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 Stormers XXIII in 4th and Lions in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Stormers XXIII Squads

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