Lions

42 - 26

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Lions

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Huw Anderson bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

75'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Renzo Du Plessis getting some game time.

73'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sibabalwe Mahashe being replaced.

73'

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

71'

Angus O'Brien curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Dragons RFC results in a try for Rio Dyer

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Rio Dyer took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Aneurin Owen.

69'

Lions make a substitution with Haashim Pead coming on.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Nico Steyn coming off.

68'

Chris William Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

67'

Try

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

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Erich Cronje took full advantage.

66'

Sibabalwe Mahashe sets up the try.

66'

Lions sub Morne Brandon comes onto the field.

63'

PJ Botha departs for Lions.

63'

Lions sub Eddie Davids comes onto the field.

63'

SJ Kotze departs for Lions.

63'

Lions sub Sebastian Lombard comes onto the field.

63'

RF Schoeman departs for Lions.

63'

Conversion

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

62'

Try

Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nico Steyn touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Nico Steyn goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by PJ Botha is finished off with a try.

62'

Dragons RFC sub Matthew Screech comes onto the field.

60'

Seb Davies departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Ruan Delport comes on for Lions.

58'

Ruan Venter leaves the field.

58'

Fetuli Paea comes on for Dragons RFC.

58'

Fine Inisi leaves the field.

58'

Harrison Keddie comes on for Dragons RFC.

55'

Thomas Young leaves the field.

55'

Jac Lloyd comes on for Dragons RFC.

55'

Rhodri Williams leaves the field.

55'

Chris William Smith has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Lions results in a try for Nico Steyn.

54'

What a run here by Nico Steyn as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Francke Horn.

54'

Yellow Card

Rio Dyer (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

53'

Bathobele Hlekani comes on.

50'

Etienne Oosthuizen comes off.

50'

Elliot Dee comes on.

50'

Brodie Coghlan comes off.

50'

Jordan Morris comes on.

50'

Rodrigo Martinez comes off.

50'

Owain James comes on.

50'

Chris Coleman comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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

49'

Chris William Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Francke Horn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien adds the two points for Dragons RFC.

46'

Try

A clever kick there by Dragons RFC allows Rio Dyer to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

46'

Spellbinding play by Angus O'Brien is finished off with a try.

45'

Aaron Wainwright makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Erich Cronje being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

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

36'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Dragons RFC ends with a try for Aneurin Owen.

31'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Young is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Thomas Young breaches the defence.

31'

Ruan Venter comes on.

28'

Bathobele Hlekani comes off.

28'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Richard Kriel as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Richard Kriel breaches the defence.

25'

Quan Horn played a key part in that try.

25'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Lions make a substitution with Bathobele Hlekani coming on.

16'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Venter coming off.

16'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien converts the try.

15'

Lions make a substitution with Richard Kriel coming on.

15'

Lions make a substitution with Bronson Mills coming off.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Dragons RFC results in a try for Aneurin Owen

14'

Spellbinding play by Fine Inisi is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Fine Inisi took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Erich Cronje took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Bronson Mills took full advantage.

10'

Chris William Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Sibabalwe Mahashe

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

That's a great try assist by Henco van Wyk.

Rhodri Williams comes on.

Niall Armstrong comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Henco van Wyk goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Robbie Jenkinson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 28th March 2026, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Robbie Jenkinson

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dyer

69'

42 - 26

Cronje

42 - 21

66'

Smith

37 - 21

62'

Steyn

35 - 21

62'

Steyn

30 - 21

54'

Dyer

53'

25 - 21

Smith

25 - 21

50'

Smith

23 - 21

49'

O'Brien

46'

18 - 21

Dyer

46'

18 - 19

Half Time

Smith

18 - 14

38'

O'Brien

32'

15 - 14

Owen

31'

15 - 12

Smith

15 - 7

26'

Kriel

13 - 7

25'

Smith

8 - 7

17'

O'Brien

15'

5 - 7

Owen

14'

5 - 5

Mahashe

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Dragons RFC

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Defence Profile

Lions

Dragons RFC

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

67%

3-6 secs

17%

14%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

61'

72'

78'

80'

Lions

Dragons RFC

Lions vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 14 on Sat 28th March 2026 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST on SuperSport, 03:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 01:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:30 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 10 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 5th and Lions in 15th as such Dragons RFC are favourites on paper.

Lions vs Dragons RFC Squads

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