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Lions
Lions
42 - 26
Full Time
Dragons RFC
Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Lions

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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.

5'
Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Sibabalwe Mahashe

4'

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

4'

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

4'

Rhodri Williams comes on.

2'

Niall Armstrong comes off.

2'

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

2'

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

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Match Details

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

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +16
Lions
Dragons RFC
Lions
Time in lead
Dragons RFC
74
Mins in lead
5
89%
% Of Game In Lead
6%
66%
Possession Last 10 min
34%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

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
4'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.2
12
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.8
9
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
7%
18%
61
Rucks Won
50

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 8 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 7th 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.

Other Fixtures

43 - 21
FT
52 - 29
FT
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FT
41 - 3
FT

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