Super Rugby live scores: ACT Brumbies v Johannesburg Lions at Canberra Stadium

FULL-TIME

LIONS 13 BRUMBIES 6

The Brumbies lose their seventh game of the season and a sixth by less than a try. They weren't without their chances though. Poor skills cost them again. The Brumbies stay top of the Australian Conference but wow oh wow rugby is in trouble i this country. 

77' Brumbies knock on 10m from their line and the crowd is filthy.

Yep they lose it. The Lions have been holding Brumbies players up in the tackle all night and they do it again as the ball doesn't come from the ruck.

6 mins  to go. 

LIONS 10 BRUMBIES 6

PENALTY BRUMBIES.

73' Hawera punches corner and game on the line here. Gee how many times have I said that this season. Lineout 15m out. 

70' Back to back penalties there and Larkham must be ripping his hair out!

69' Joe Powell makes second sharp break in two minutes and falls just metres short but someone Lions get a penalty 1m out and clear to the 40. 

PENALTY BRUMBIES!

64' Here we go. Brumbies get penalty on half way and will punch the corner. Lions have conceded the past three penalties. Lineout 20m out. Let's go!

Of course they lose the lineout but will get another chance here with poor clearing kick. New lineout 25m out. 

PENALTY BRUMBIES 

60' Brums get a penalty 22m out and in front. Interesting to see what they do here. Carter points to the sticks. I like this. Smart option, give the Brumbies a chance to win the game. Too many times they've turned down points and come up short this season.

Hawera slots it.

LIONS 10 BRUMBIES 6 

PENALTY BRUMBIES 

60' Brums get a penalty 22m out and in front. Interesting to see what they do here. 

PENALTY BRUMBIES

58' Toua gets a bit lucky there after getting caught inside his 22m before a ruck penalty form the Lions. Brumbies lineout on 40m and maul it to half way before Powell box kicks and gives the ball straight back....again.

TRY TIME LIONS.

54' A rubbish Aidan Toua pass hits the ground then is scooped up by the Lions before by Sevens Olympian Albertus "Kwagga" Smith sprints 65m to score. Jantjies converts.

LIONS 10 BRUMBIES 3

PENALTY LIONS!

50' Scrum penalty and Jantjies will ine up here. Despite boos ringing out around Canberra Stadium he slots it.

BRUMBIES 3 LIONS 3

45' Brumbies give it back. Lions scrum on 45.

The Brumbies have not scored a try in 165 minutes...and counting

Godwin break through the middle puts Brumbies inside the 22m and looking dangerous but just as I say that they lose it. But then the Brumbies kick it out on the full and Brumbies back on the attack with lineout 25m out. 

Second half:

We're back on here and Brumbies earn a penalty on their 22m. 

With no food up here in the media box this week the corporate box next to us has taken pity on the media and passed over some pulled pork sliders. Can confirm they are sensational! 

HALF-TIME

ACT BRUMBIES 3 LIONS 0

Bit of a stalemate that first half there. Lots of knock ons and plenty of grunt work required from the forwards. Henry Speight has been the only excitment so far. 

39' Huge turnover from Henry Speight who has easily been the Brumbies best so far. Different unit with Henry in the thick of it! That takes us to half-time.

37' STOP KICKING THE BALL!!!!

With no advantage Hawera tries a grubber inside the 22m and thr Brumbies once again cough it up. Coach killer!!

35' MONSTER SCRUM PENALTY!!

Brumbies punch corner and have lineout on 22m.