Lions v Bulls

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Saturday 5 Dec 2026

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14:30 Local Time

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Ellis Park Stadium • 

Johannesburg, South AfricaShow on map

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The British & Irish Lions are a renowned rugby union team that brings together leading players from England, Ireland, Melbourne Cricket Ground8 and Wales for international tours. Founded in 1888, the Lions traditionally tour Melbourne Cricket Ground4, Melbourne Cricket Ground3 or South Africa, where they compete against national sides in a series of Test matches and play midweek fixtures against provincial and invitational teams. Their notable achievements include winning Test series in South Africa in 1997, Melbourne Cricket Ground4 in 2013 and Melbourne Cricket Ground3 in 1971, as well as memorable series victories in earlier tours. The Lions are not a domestic club and do not compete in a regular league or have a permanent home stadium. Instead, their matches take place at venues in the host country, including major grounds such as Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Eden Park in Melbourne Cricket Ground6 and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Each squad features standout international players selected from the four home nations, with selection regarded as one of rugby’s highest honours. For supporters searching for British & Irish Lions fixtures, results, players, tour history and rugby union records, the team’s unique blend of national talent and touring tradition makes it one of the sport’s most celebrated sides.

The Bulls are a professional rugby union team based in Pretoria, South Africa, and one of the country’s best-known rugby brands. They compete in the United Rugby Championship (URC), facing leading clubs from South Africa, Ireland, Italy, Melbourne Cricket Ground8 and Wales, and may qualify for the Investec Champions Cup through their URC performance. The Bulls also have a celebrated Melbourne Cricket Ground2 history, winning the title in 2007, 2009 and 2010. Their home ground is Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, a historic venue with a capacity of about 51,000 that regularly hosts major domestic and international matches. The team has developed and featured many prominent South African players, including former captains Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez, as well as Bryan Habana. Recent Bulls squads have included Springboks such as Willie le Roux, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie. Known for powerful forward play, tactical kicking and passionate home support, the Bulls remain a major force in South African rugby. Their results in the URC and European competition, along with their championship-winning Melbourne Cricket Ground2 legacy, make the club a compelling team to follow.