Waratahs
10 - 21
The Lions
05 Jul 2025
Stage: Regular Season Round 1
Allianz Stadium
The British and Irish Lions defeated the NSW Waratahs 21-10 in a competitive clash at Allianz Stadium. Huw Jones was the standout performer for the Lions, scoring two tries in the first half, both converted by Fin Smith, giving the away side a strong lead. The Waratahs responded with a try from Darby Lancaster just before halftime, but they trailed 14-5 at the break. Ethan Dobbins scored another try for the Waratahs early in the second half, narrowing the gap to 14-10. However, the Lions struck back swiftly with a try from Alex Mitchell, extending their lead to 21-10. The Waratahs struggled to capitalize on their chances and failed to score again. The match ended with the Lions showcasing their dominance, particularly in the first half.
Broadcasters
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Weather
Temperature: 15.5°C (Feels like 14.4°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 9.5 km/h, gusting to 18.0 km/h Humidity: 72% Cloud Cover: 93%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 11' try Huw Jones
- 12' conversion Fin Smith
- 32' try Huw Jones
- 33' conversion Fin Smith
- 34' try Darby Lancaster
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 41' try Ethan Dobbins
- 49' substitution Ethan Dobbins
- 50' substitution Pierre Schoeman
- 50' substitution Finlay Bealham
- 50' substitution Luke Cowan-Dickie
- 50' substitution Hugo Keenan
- 50' substitution James Ryan
- 51' substitution Miles Amatosero
- 54' try Alex Mitchell
- 55' conversion Fin Smith
- 55' substitution Jack Bowen
- 55' substitution Taniela Tupou
- 55' substitution Lalakai Foketi
- 59' substitution Hugh Sinclair
- 59' substitution Fin Smith
- 60' substitution Josh van der Flier
- 62' substitution Fergus Lee-Warner
- 68' substitution Tom Lambert
- 70' substitution Teddy Wilson
- 70' substitution Alex Mitchell
- 80' full_time