URC: Lions score six tries put Bulls to the sword at Loftus

URC: Lions score six tries put Bulls to the sword at Loftus

The visitors scored six tries while the hosts crossed fove times to earn a losing bonus-point from the contest.

The Lions took an early 10-0 lead after Kelly Mpeku fininshed off his own kick ahead while Chris Smith added a conversion and a penalty.

The advantage on the scoreboard was extended to 17-0 when Nico Steyn dived over for a try while Smith again made no mistake from the kicking tee.

The Bulls though were never going to lie down at home and scored twice in quick succession as scrumhalf Embrose Papier went over for a brace.

The Lions responded through flanker Jarod Cairns, who finished in the corner but the Bulls fought back through Akker van der Merwe as the visitors took a 22-19 lead into the halftime break.

Etienne Oosthuizen made sure it was 29-19 soon after the interval and the Lions were well clear later on when Eduan Keyter scored the bonus-point try.

Johannes and De Klerk scored late tries for the hosts to secure a bonus point, but the Lions had done enough to seal a deserved derby win.

Related News

Jacques Nienaber reaffirms commitment to Leinster for the remainder of his contract

Jacques Nienaber reaffirms commitment to Leinster for the remainder of his contract

  • 1 day ago

Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has hit back at suggestions he could leave the Irish giants after saying he missed coaching the Springboks.

URC: George Whitehead makes debut for Sharks against Connacht

URC: George Whitehead makes debut for Sharks against Connacht

  • 4 days ago

The Sharks return to United Rugby Championship duty this week for a clash against Connacht in Galway, Ireland, on Saturday evening.

Francke Horn leads Lions to Jukskei derby at Loftus Versveld

Francke Horn leads Lions to Jukskei derby at Loftus Versveld

  • 4 days ago

Round 6 of the United Rugby Championship sees the Lions travel to Pretoria to face the Bulls this Saturday.

Ulster dominate Benetton while Leinster battle past Dragons as URC returns

Ulster dominate Benetton while Leinster battle past Dragons as URC returns

  • 4 days ago

Ulster secured a convincing 47-13 bonus-point win over Benetton, while Leinster battled past the Dragons 24-10 in Friday's Round Six United Rugby Championship action.