The Lions rugby team claimed a 42-26 bonus-point victory over the Gwent Dragons in the United Rugby Championship on March 28, cementing their position in the top five of the log. The South African side outscored the Welsh visitors six tries to four, though they were pushed hard in the match. This win marks four consecutive victories for the Lions.
In a United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Vodacom, the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions defeated the Dragons 42-26, securing a bonus point and strengthening their top-five standing on the log. The Lions, recent South African Shield winners, outscored their opponents with six tries to four, but had to work for the result against the Welsh side, who sit second from the bottom with only two wins in 14 matches this season and remain winless in URC games in South Africa.
The Lions' official account confirmed the full-time score on social media: '𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 | Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 42 – 26 Dragons @Vodacom #URC | #LIOvDRA | #ForOurCity | #LionsPride'. The URC's South African account celebrated the streak: 'Can’t stop, won’t stop 🦁@LionsRugbyCo make it four in a row in their Race To The Eight charge ⚡️@Vodacom #URC | #LIOvDRA'.
This victory keeps the Johannesburg-based team firmly in contention as the season progresses, building momentum with back-to-back home wins.