The DHL Stormers ended 2025 with a 34-27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship win against the Lions at DHL Stadium.
The South African derby win was the ninth consecutive victory this season and sees them end the year on top of the standings.
The visitors made a fast start as a dropped kick-off saw flank Ruan Venter score early.
They added a penalty before the DHL Stormers got a try of their own, with wing Dylan Maart flying over following a well-weighted pass from Warrick Gelant.
A Jurie Matthee penalty saw the scores level, but Venter would score again just before half-time to give the Lions a 17-10 advantage at the break.
The DHL Stormers made a fast start to the second half, with Wandisile Simelane finishing a try before a mass replacement of forwards came on.
The results were immediate as a strong maul saw Paul de Villiers dot down to take the home team into the lead.
The teams exchanged penalties before the DHL Stormers struck again, with Evan Roos forcing his way over for the bonus point try.
The Lions pulled one back through wing Kelly Mpeku which saw them take a bonus point for their efforts, but the DHL Stormers took a full house of five points.
The scorers:
For DHL Stormers:
Tries: Maart, Simelane, De Villiers, Roos
Cons: Matthee 4
Pens: Matthee 2
For Lions:
Tries: Venter 2, Mpeku
Cons: Smith 3
Pens: Smith 2
