Lions

24 - 10

Full Time

Stormers

Lions vs Stormers

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Renzo Du Plessis bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wandisile Simelane bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

77'

Renzo Du Plessis comes on.

76'

Etienne Oosthuizen comes off.

76'

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

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with JJ Kotze getting some game time.

71'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Andre-Hugo Venter being replaced.

71'

Lions make a substitution with RF Schoeman coming on.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Angelo Davids coming off.

68'

Red Card

Conraad van Vuuren (Lions) is shown the red card

67'

Yellow Card

Sibabalo Qoma (Lions) is shown a yellow card

65'

Lions sub Sibabalo Qoma comes onto the field.

64'

Bathobele Hlekani departs for Lions.

64'

Stormers sub Jurie Matthee comes onto the field.

63'

Dylan Maart departs for Stormers.

63'

Stormers sub Marcel Theunissen comes onto the field.

60'

Paul de Villiers departs for Stormers.

60'

Erich Cronje comes on for Lions.

59'

Nico Steyn leaves the field.

59'

Reinhard Nothnagel comes on for Lions.

58'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg leaves the field.

58'

Franco Marais comes on for Lions.

57'

PJ Botha leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith adds the points for Lions.

57'

Paul de Villiers comes on for Stormers.

55'

Marcel Theunissen leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Stormers results in a try for JD Schickerling.

54'

What a run here by JD Schickerling as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Evan Roos.

54'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on.

52'

RF Schoeman comes off.

52'

Eddie Davids comes on.

51'

SJ Kotze comes off.

51'

Imad Khan comes on.

51'

Stefan Ungerer comes off.

51'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nico Steyn getting some game time.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Erich Cronje being replaced.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Theunissen getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Paul de Villiers being replaced.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Matongo getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Ntuthuko Mchunu being replaced.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Zachary Porthen getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Sazi Sandi being replaced.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Hacjivah Dayimani getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Adre Smith being replaced.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Connor Evans getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Ben-Jason Dixon being replaced.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Andre-Hugo Venter getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with JJ Kotze being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Chris William Smith adds the two points for Lions.

45'

Try

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

44'

Spellbinding play by Morne van den Berg is finished off with a try.

44'

Penalty Goal

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Chris William Smith has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

40'

Trouble here as Henco van Wyk breaches the defence.

31'

Erich Cronje comes on.

28'

Kelly Mpeku comes off.

28'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Henco van Wyk gathers the kick to score the try for Lions.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henco van Wyk bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

24'

Kelly Mpeku played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Sibabalwe Mahashe

21'

That's a great try assist by Bronson Mills.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Angelo Davids bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

21'

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will not be happy with that drop goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Angelo Davids took full advantage.

10'

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

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

Match Details

  
 Lions v Stormers 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 28th February 2026, 04:30am PST 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

76%

% Of Game In Lead

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van Vuuren

24 - 10

67'

Qoma

24 - 10

65'

Smith

24 - 10

57'

Feinberg-Mngomezulu

54'

21 - 10

Schickerling

54'

21 - 8

Smith

21 - 3

45'

Cronje

19 - 3

44'

Feinberg-Mngomezulu

42'

14 - 3

Half Time

Smith

14 - 0

25'

van Wyk

12 - 0

24'

Smith

7 - 0

22'

Mahashe

5 - 0

21'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Stormers

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Defence Profile

Lions

Stormers

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

79%

3-6 secs

41%

17%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

65'

67'

73'

75'

Lions

Stormers

Lions vs Stormers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Stormers in United Rugby Championship Round 12 on Sat 28th February 2026 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST on SuperSport, 01:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 04:30 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 just 5 places in the league table with Stormers in 2nd and Lions in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Stormers Squads

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