Lions

35 - 22

Full Time

Ulster

Lions vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Lions go for goal with Nico Steyn taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

Kade Wolhuter goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kade Wolhuter bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Nico Steyn is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Erich Cronje bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

79'

Conversion

Nathan Doak has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Ulster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Corrie Barrett picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mike Lowry bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Reffell bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

75'

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

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Rabz Maxwane took full advantage.

70'

Lions make a substitution with Renzo Du Plessis coming on.

69'

Lions make a substitution with Jarod Cairns coming off.

69'

Lions make a substitution with Conraad van Vuuren coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Asenathi Ntlabakanye coming off.

66'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Mike Lowry coming on.

66'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Ethan McIlroy coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Aidan Morgan goes through the gap.

64'

Lions sub Ruben Schoeman comes onto the field.

61'

Reinhard Nothnagel departs for Lions.

61'

Lions sub Nico Steyn comes onto the field.

61'

Sanele Nohamba departs for Lions.

61'

Nathan Doak curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

60'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Werner Kok to score the try.

59'

Nathan Doak played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Doak goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Rabz Maxwane goes through the gap.

58'

James McNabney comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Alan O'Connor leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Kade Wolhuter adds the points for Lions.

57'

Nathan Doak comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

John Cooney leaves the field.

56'

Sibabalo Qoma comes on for Lions.

55'

Ruan Venter leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Rabz Maxwane as they get over the gainline!

54'

David McCann comes on.

51'

Matty Rea comes off.

51'

Iain Henderson comes on.

51'

Kieran Treadwell comes off.

51'

Eric O'Sullivan comes on.

51'

Andrew Warwick comes off.

51'

Corrie Barrett comes on.

51'

Tom O'Toole comes off.

51'

James McCormick comes on.

51'

John Andrew comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Kade Wolhuter kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Slick passing by Lions leads to a try for Henco van Wyk.

49'

Erich Cronje sets up the try.

49'

Quan Horn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Kade Wolhuter has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

The Lions maul march their way over the white wash for Franco Marais to touch down.

46'

Lions make a substitution with Franco Marais coming on.

44'

Lions make a substitution with PJ Botha coming off.

44'

Lions make a substitution with Juan Schoeman coming on.

44'

Lions make a substitution with Morgan Naude coming off.

44'

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

43'

Try

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

42'

John Cooney played a key part in that try.

42'

Stuart McCloskey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Lions sub Henco van Wyk comes onto the field.

40'

Tapiwa Mafura departs for Lions.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

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

44'

Try

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

43'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The Lions maul pushes over the tryline as Francke Horn scores.

34'

Trouble here as Jarod Cairns breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Rabz Maxwane breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Asenathi Ntlabakanye breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rabz Maxwane bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan McIlroy bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Rynhardt Jonker took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Kade Wolhuter makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Kade Wolhuter took full advantage.

13'

Kade Wolhuter hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Rabz Maxwane

Francke Horn played a key part in that try.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Ulster 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 28th September 2024, 03:55am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Wolhuter

35 - 22

79'

Doak

78'

30 - 22

Barrett

77'

30 - 20

Kok

59'

30 - 15

Wolhuter

30 - 10

57'

Wolhuter

27 - 10

51'

van Wyk

25 - 10

49'

Marais

20 - 10

46'

Morgan

42'

15 - 10

Half Time

Cooney

43'

15 - 5

Wolhuter

15 - 0

35'

Horn

13 - 0

34'

Wolhuter

8 - 0

14'

Maxwane

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Lions

Ulster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

63%

3-6 secs

32%

26%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

56'

65'

Lions

Ulster

Lions vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Ulster in United Rugby Championship Round 2 on Sat 28th September 2024 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:55 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 12:55 SAST on SuperSport, 22:55 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 20:55 AEST in Australia and 03:55 EST in the US.

Lions won the last encounter but Ulster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Ulster in 11th and Lions in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.