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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Richie Mo'unga will have to re-adjust the radar.

80'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Emoni Narawa

79'

Spellbinding play by Beauden Barrett is finished off with a try.

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Richie Mo'unga took full advantage.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Boeta Chamberlain getting some game time.

71'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Henco van Wyk being replaced.

71'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia getting some game time.

70'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki being replaced.

70'

New Zealand sub Josh Jacomb comes onto the field.

64'

Timoci Tavatavanawai departs for New Zealand.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Anton Lienert-Brown goes through the gap.

63'

Lions sub Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes onto the field.

63'

Francke Horn departs for Lions.

63'

Lions sub JC Pretorius comes onto the field.

63'

Bathobele Hlekani departs for Lions.

63'

New Zealand sub Bradley Slater comes onto the field.

62'

Samisoni Taukei'aho departs for New Zealand.

62'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'
Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Ethan Blackadder

62'

Spellbinding play by Rieko Ioane is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Richie Mo'unga goes through the gap.

61'

New Zealand sub Saula Ma'u comes onto the field.

60'

Pasilio Tosi departs for New Zealand.

60'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

56'
Try

A perfectly timed interception by Rieko Ioane allows them to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Rieko Ioane as they get over the gainline!

55'

Kyle Preston comes on.

54'

Noah Hotham comes off.

54'

Peter Lakai comes on.

54'

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa comes off.

54'

What a run here by Chris Smith as they get over the gainline!

53'

Haashim Pead comes on.

53'

Nico Steyn comes off.

53'

Anton Lienert-Brown comes on.

53'

Fehi Fineanganofo comes off.

53'

RF Schoeman comes on.

51'

Sebastian Lombard comes off.

51'

Morne Brandon comes on.

51'

PJ Botha comes off.

51'

Boan Venter comes on.

51'

SJ Kotze comes off.

51'

What a run here by Timoci Tavatavanawai as they get over the gainline!

50'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

50'
Try

Nobody was going to stop Rieko Ioane from scoring that try!

49'

Rieko Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

49'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Hannah getting some game time.

48'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Tuipulotu being replaced.

48'
Conversion

Chris Smith adds the two points for Lions.

47'
Try

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

46'
Conversion

Chris Smith adds the two points for Lions.

41'
Try

What an effort there by Erich Cronje as they score the try.

40'

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

40'

Lions make a substitution with Sebastian Lombard coming on.

40'

Lions make a substitution with RF Schoeman coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Lions sub RF Schoeman comes onto the field.

38'

Sebastian Lombard departs for Lions.

38'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Pasilio Tosi being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Beauden Barrett will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'
Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Ethan Blackadder, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Ethan Blackadder being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Timoci Tavatavanawai sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Fehi Fineanganofo being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

Chris Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'
Try

Silky skills by Lions ends with a try for Kelly Mpeku.

32'

Nico Steyn sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Quan Horn breaches the defence.

30'

Beauden Barrett curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

25'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Emoni Narawa

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emoni Narawa bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

24'

Patrick Tuipulotu played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fehi Fineanganofo bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Timoci Tavatavanawai bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

20'

Lions make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

18'

Lions make a substitution with Etienne Oosthuizen coming off.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emoni Narawa bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Rieko Ioane took full advantage.

14'

Chris Smith was unlucky to have missed the penalty after the ball hit the right post.

13'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett converts the try.

10'
Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Noah Hotham

10'

Emoni Narawa played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Emoni Narawa took full advantage.

9'
Conversion

Chris Smith has kicked a conversion.

7'
Try

Sibabalwe Mahashe intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Lions

6'

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

6'
Conversion

Chris Smith has kicked a conversion.

5'
Try

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

4'

We are underway as the referee Angus Gardner blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Lions v New Zealand
Lions v New Zealand
Tue 25th August 2026, 10:00am PDT
Tue 25th August 2026, 10:00am PDT
Ellis Park
Ellis Park
Referee
Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +6
Lions
New Zealand
Lions
Time in lead
New Zealand
59
Mins in lead
19
74%
% Of Game In Lead
24%
11%
Possession Last 10 min
89%
0
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
79'
35 - 41
62'
35 - 36
56'
35 - 31
55'
35 - 29
50'
35 - 24
49'
35 - 22
35 - 17
47'
33 - 17
46'
28 - 17
41'
26 - 17
40'
Half Time
35'
21 - 17
21 - 12
33'
19 - 12
32'
24'
14 - 12
10'
14 - 7
10'
14 - 5
14 - 0
7'
12 - 0
6'
7 - 0
5'
5 - 0
4'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.8
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.9
14
Entries

Attack Profile

Lions
New Zealand
More Less More

Defence Profile

Lions
New Zealand
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
62%
67%
3-6 secs
14%
23%
6+ secs
24%
10%
42
Rucks Won
84

Last 5 Penalties

59'
64'
68'
70'
74'
Lions
New Zealand

Lions vs All Blacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against All Blacks in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies on Tue 25th August 2026 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST on SuperSport, 05:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 10:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

All Blacks won the last encounter but All Blacks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Lions vs All Blacks Squads

The official squads for Lions vs All Blacks 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

Comments

7 Comments
B
Blackmania 30 days ago

The honour is saved, but a match for the All Blacks B to forget.

B
Blackmania 30 days ago

Disastrous start for the All Blacks. Simply a poor first half… No player on the field at the moment can expect any role next Saturday. Okay… there are three players who aren’t playing too badly: Blackadder, Tavatavanawai and Narawa. Mo’unga looks rusty and uninspired.

D
Dantedekoker7 30 days ago

Why isn’t the match showing on Rugbypass tv

S
Stefan G 30 days ago

Will be nice to see Richie Mo’unga back in action!

C
CG 30 days ago

Abs have a tasty back line for this one

L
LC 32 days ago

AB’s are on Fire 🔥 All credit to the Coaching Team head coach Dave Rennie “Tumeke” ‘Come on the AB’s’ Lions then 2nd Test 👍🏾☝🏾👌🤙🥰

B
Batman 74 days ago

I think the all blacks will be to strong but the lions will not go down with out a fright

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