Lions

29 - 28

Full Time

Ospreys

Lions vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

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

82'

Try

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

81'

Layton Horn sets up the try.

81'

Kelly Mpeku comes on.

78'

Richard Kriel comes off.

78'

Layton Horn comes on.

78'

Nico Steyn comes off.

78'

Conversion

Dan Edwards has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Ospreys are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Parry picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Jack Walsh is finished off with a try.

77'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Lewis Lloyd getting some game time.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with William Griffiths being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Lubabalo Dobela has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Henco van Wyk

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Henco van Wyk took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Lubabalo Dobela.

70'

Lions make a substitution with Marius Louw coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Bronson Mills coming off.

66'

Lions make a substitution with WJ Steenkamp coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Jarod Cairns coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Walsh goes through the gap.

64'

Ospreys sub Owen Williams comes onto the field.

63'

Keiran Williams departs for Ospreys.

63'

Conversion

The Ospreys supporters go wild as Dan Edwards successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Ospreys leads to a try for Jack Walsh

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Walsh goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Keiran Williams is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Kieran Hardy goes through the gap.

61'

Ospreys sub Iestyn Hopkins comes onto the field.

61'

Ryan Conbeer departs for Ospreys.

61'

Ospreys sub Kieran Hardy comes onto the field.

61'

Reuben Morgan-Williams departs for Ospreys.

61'

Lions sub Morne Brandon comes onto the field.

60'

Jaco Visagie departs for Lions.

60'

Lions sub RF Schoeman comes onto the field.

60'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye departs for Lions.

60'

Kian Hire comes on for Ospreys.

56'

Tom Botha leaves the field.

56'

Sam Parry comes on for Ospreys.

56'

Dewi Lake leaves the field.

56'

SJ Kotze comes on for Lions.

55'

Juan Schoeman leaves the field.

55'

Harri Deaves comes on for Ospreys.

55'

Lewis Lloyd leaves the field.

55'

Lubabalo Dobela has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Lions will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Edwards kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop James Ratti from scoring as they record the try for Ospreys.

51'

Reuben Morgan-Williams sets up the try.

51'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Garyn Phillips getting some game time.

46'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Steffan Thomas being replaced.

46'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Lewis Lloyd getting some game time.

45'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Harri Deaves being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Reuben Morgan-Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Luke Morgan breaches the defence.

32'

Izan Esterhuizen comes on for Lions.

31'

Ruan Venter leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Lubabalo Dobela does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Lions ends with a try for Jaco Visagie.

30'

Spellbinding play by JC Pretorius is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Jaco Visagie breaches the defence.

30'

A gap opened in the defence and JC Pretorius took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Dan Edwards converts the try.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by William Griffiths leads to a try for Ospreys

10'

Lubabalo Dobela has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Edwill van der Merwe

Quan Horn played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Quan Horn took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Quan Horn goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Ospreys 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 17th May 2025, 08:15am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Eoghan Cross

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

46%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dobela

29 - 28

81'

Edwards

78'

24 - 28

Parry

77'

24 - 26

Dobela

24 - 21

71'

van Wyk

22 - 21

70'

Edwards

62'

17 - 21

Walsh

61'

17 - 19

Visagie

17 - 14

53'

Edwards

52'

12 - 14

Ratti

51'

12 - 12

Half Time

Dobela

12 - 7

31'

Visagie

10 - 7

30'

Edwards

11'

5 - 7

Griffiths

10'

5 - 5

van der Merwe

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Lions

62%

Draw

Ospreys

37%

Try by Lubabalo Dobela

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Ospreys

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Ospreys

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

70%

3-6 secs

28%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

65'

75'

79'

80'

Lions

Ospreys

Lions vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Ospreys in United Rugby Championship Round 18 on Sat 17th May 2025 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15 and is broadcast on S4C, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 08:15 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 just 1 place in the league table with Ospreys in 11th and Lions in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Ospreys Squads

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