{
  "id": 11703582,
  "title": "URC result: Lions power game obliterates Ospreys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/urc-result-lions-power-game-obliterates-ospreys-11703582",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:55:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/lions-power-obliterates-ospreys-urc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a United Rugby Championship (URC) match at Ellis Park on Saturday, the Lions delivered a dominant performance to secure a 35-19 victory over the Ospreys. The Lions' forwards outlasted the resilient Ospreys, leading to an impressive second-half display that sealed the bonus point win. The Lions pack repeatedly drove the Ospreys back in scrums and mauls, but the hosts made a slow start to the game. Chris Smith's early penalty, followed by a try from a counter attack, gave the Lions a 10-0 lead. However, the Ospreys fought back, scoring a try in the 35th minute and leveling the score. The second half saw the Lions' power game reach new heights, with a string of tries from Erich Cronje, PJ Botha, Morne Brandon, Boeta Chamberlain, and Kelly Mpeku (twice) leading to a final score of 35-19 in favor of the Lions. The win marked a strong start to the Lions' season, following their opening victory over Leinster, and provided them with momentum heading into their cross-Jukskei derby against the Bulls in Pretoria the following weekend.",
  "summary": "After an average first half, the Lions kicked into gear in the second to earn a convincing win over Ospreys.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "URC result: Lions power game obliterates Ospreys",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/urc-result-lions-power-game-obliterates-ospreys",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:55:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Lions clip Ospreys’ wings after first-half wobble at Ellis Park",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/lions-clip-ospreys-wings-after-first-half-wobble-at-ellis-park",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:03:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}