Lions

37 - 39

Full Time

Ulster

Lions vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Francke Horn

75'

Henco van Wyk played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Quan Horn bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

75'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stewart Moore getting some game time.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luke Marshall being replaced.

74'

Penalty Goal

Nathan Doak has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Cormac Izuchukwu coming on.

66'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Sam Carter coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Lions supporters go wild as Jordan Hendrikse successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Quan Horn

65'

Sibusiso Sangweni sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Sibusiso Sangweni goes through the gap.

64'

Jordan Hendrikse curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Andries Coetzee

60'

Spellbinding play by Jordan Hendrikse is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Morne van den Berg goes through the gap.

58'

Ethan McIlroy comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Robert Baloucoune leaves the field.

58'

Callum Reid comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Eric O'Sullivan leaves the field.

57'

John Andrew comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Rob Herring leaves the field.

57'

Sibusiso Sangweni comes on for Lions.

57'

Ruan Venter leaves the field.

57'

Ruan Smith comes on for Lions.

57'

Ruan Dreyer leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Quan Horn as they get over the gainline!

57'

PJ Botha comes on.

53'

Jaco Visagie comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nathan Doak kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

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

52'

Nathan Doak comes on.

50'

John Cooney comes off.

50'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nick Timoney getting some game time.

47'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with David McCann being replaced.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Hendrikse getting some game time.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Gianni Lombard being replaced.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morne van den Berg getting some game time.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sanele Nohamba being replaced.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sti Sithole getting some game time.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Pierre Smith being replaced.

47'

Conversion

John Cooney adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

47'

Try

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

45'

Edwill van der Merwe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Tom O'Toole makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

John Cooney adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Ulster Rugby is finished off by Rob Lyttle, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Rob Lyttle being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Duane Vermeulen played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Michael Lowry being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Lions sub Pieter Jansen van Vuuren comes onto the field.

40'

Willem Alberts departs for Lions.

40'

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

41'

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

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Ulster Rugby is finished off by Billy Burns, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Billy Burns being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Michael Lowry.

39'

Yellow Card

Henco van Wyk (Lions) is shown a yellow card

37'

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

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Emmanuel Tshituka scores from close range.

32'

Sanele Nohamba sets up the try.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Gianni Lombard kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Tom O'Toole comes on.

25'

Gareth Milasinovich comes off.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Robert Baloucoune bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sanele Nohamba bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

19'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard converts the try.

17'

Try

Francke Horn goes on their own for a try.

16'

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

16'

Ruan Dreyer sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Robert Baloucoune took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

John Cooney kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Gianni Lombard kicks the penalty.

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Robert Baloucoune

The defensive line has been broken as Robert Baloucoune goes through the gap.

Billy Burns sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Ulster 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 15th October 2022, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

20%

% Of Game In Lead

68%

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

37 - 39

77'

Horn

35 - 39

75'

Doak

74'

30 - 39

Hendrikse

30 - 36

66'

Horn

28 - 36

65'

Coetzee

23 - 36

60'

Doak

53'

18 - 36

Herring

52'

18 - 34

Cooney

47'

18 - 29

McCloskey

45'

18 - 27

Cooney

42'

18 - 22

Lyttle

41'

18 - 20

Half Time

Burns

39'

18 - 15

van Wyk

18 - 10

37'

Tshituka

18 - 10

32'

Lombard

13 - 10

26'

Lombard

10 - 10

17'

Horn

8 - 10

16'

Cooney

3 - 10

Lombard

3 - 7

Cooney

0 - 7

Baloucoune

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

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Lions vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Ulster in United Rugby Championship Round 5 on Sat 15th October 2022 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST 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 7 places in the league table with Ulster in 2nd and Lions in 9th as such Ulster are favourites on paper.

Lions vs Ulster Squads

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