Lions edge Leinster 27-26 in URC opener at Ellis Park

The Lions beat Leinster 27-26 at Ellis Park in their United Rugby Championship opener, BBC Sport reported. Erich Cronje scored twice and Kelly Mpeku crossed late, with Chris Smith kicking 11 points. Leinster, who led 19-17 at half-time, replied through Stephen Smyth but fell one point short. The Lions next host the Ospreys.