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24 - 17
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Lions vs Ulster

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

80'

Ruan Delport comes on.

76'

Willem Alberts comes off.

76'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with JC Pretorius getting some game time.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Tshituka being replaced.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Smith getting some game time.

70'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Asenathi Ntlabakanye being replaced.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry Sheridan getting some game time.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alan O'Connor being replaced.

70'

Lions make a substitution with Jordan Hendrikse coming on.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Morne van den Berg coming off.

67'
Penalty Goal

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as John Cooney successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Lions sub Richard Kriel comes onto the field.

62'

Rabz Maxwane departs for Lions.

62'

Ulster Rugby sub Eric O'Sullivan comes onto the field.

62'

Andrew Warwick departs for Ulster Rugby.

62'

Ulster Rugby sub Billy Burns comes onto the field.

62'

Jake Flannery departs for Ulster Rugby.

62'

Sanele Nohamba takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

61'

Jaco Visagie comes on for Lions.

57'

PJ Botha leaves the field.

57'

Jean-Pierre Smith comes on for Lions.

57'

Corne Fourie leaves the field.

57'

Lorcan McLoughlin comes on.

54'

Reuben Crothers comes off.

54'

Rabz Maxwane comes on.

51'

Richard Kriel comes off.

51'

John Cooney comes on.

51'

Nathan Doak comes off.

51'

What a run here by Morne van den Berg as they get over the gainline!

51'
Conversion

Nathan Doak adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

46'
Try

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

46'

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

45'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Wilson being replaced.

45'
Penalty Goal

Sanele Nohamba kicks the penalty.

44'
Conversion

Nathan Doak adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

42'
Try

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

41'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Jacob Stockdale being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Stuart McCloskey played a key part in that try.

41'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Venter coming on.

40'

Lions make a substitution with Francke Horn coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The drop goal is on its way from Sanele Nohamba but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

39'
Conversion

Sanele Nohamba does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Lions as Hanru Sirgel goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Henco van Wyk being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'
Conversion

Nathan Doak does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'
Try

Silky skills by Ulster Rugby ends with a try for James Hume.

28'

Spellbinding play by Jake Flannery is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as David McCann breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Scott Wilson bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

24'

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

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Doak took full advantage.

15'
Conversion

Sanele Nohamba converts the try.

12'
Try

What a kick! Richard Kriel takes full advantage to score for Lions.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Richard Kriel took full advantage.

10'

Sanele Nohamba played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Ulster v Lions
United Rugby Championship - Round 5
Fri 17th November 2023, 02:35pm EST
Kingspan Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +7
Ulster
Lions
Ulster
Time in lead
Lions
35
Mins in lead
31
44%
% Of Game In Lead
39%
49%
Possession Last 10 min
51%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
24 - 17
67'
21 - 17
46'
19 - 17
46'
44'
14 - 17
14 - 14
42'
12 - 14
41'
Half Time
35'
7 - 14
34'
7 - 12
7 - 7
30'
5 - 7
28'
12'
0 - 7
10'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Ulster
80%
Draw
1%
Lions
19%
Ruck-Won by Dave Ewers

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.4
10
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.4
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster
Lions
More Less More
10
22m Entries
10
2.4
22m Conversion
1.4
4
Line Breaks
5
111
Carries
105
33
Kicks
33
217
Post Contact Meters
181

Defence Profile

Ulster
Lions
More Less More
4
Dominant Tackles
15
130
Tackles Made
139
15
Tackles Missed
19
6
Turnovers Won
7
4
Tackle Turnover
4
3
Tackle Offload Allowed
3

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
61%
47%
3-6 secs
16%
35%
6+ secs
23%
18%
85
Rucks Won
80

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