Lions secure bonus-point win over Dragons to hold top-five spot

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.

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South African rugby players celebrate victory over France at Stade de France, highlighting Damian Penaud's record try amid a heavy defeat.
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France's rugby team suffered a heavy defeat to South Africa (17-32) on Saturday at Stade de France, despite a strong start and a numerical advantage in the second half. Damian Penaud made history by scoring his 40th try for France, surpassing Serge Blanco's record. The Springboks, down to 14 players after a red card, turned the game around with a dominant second half.

The Lions clinched a thrilling 23-22 victory against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday in Durban. Scoring in the final moments, the visitors notched their fourth win of the season despite the hosts claiming four tries to the Lions' three. The match highlighted the competitive intensity of the URC as both teams fought until the end.

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The Bulls defeated the Sharks 41-12 in Pretoria, while the Lions beat the Stormers 24-10 in Johannesburg during United Rugby Championship matches.

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Despite being reduced to 14 men after a halftime red card, South Africa's Springboks staged a comeback to defeat France 32-17 in Paris on November 8, 2025. The victory marked captain Siya Kolisi's 100th Test cap. France led early with two tries from Damian Penaud, but the Springboks dominated the final quarter with 19 unanswered points.

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