Sharks

46 - 7

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Sharks

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It's all over! The referee Ben Breakspear has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jean Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Litelihle Bester

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Litelihle Bester bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Jaco Williams is finished off with a try.

79'

Conversion

Alessandro Garbisi has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Cristiano Tizzano

77'

Spellbinding play by Federico Ruzza is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Federico Ruzza bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nicholas Gasperini bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ignacio Mendy bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

76'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

76'

Alessandro Izekor comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Litelihle Bester bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

75'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl being replaced.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins getting some game time.

70'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Emile van Heerden being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Jurenzo Julius took full advantage.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Izekor coming on.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Lorenzo Cannone coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Litelihle Bester goes through the gap.

62'

Sharks sub Ross Braude comes onto the field.

62'

Bradley Davids departs for Sharks.

62'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Jurenzo Julius

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jurenzo Julius goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Andre Esterhuizen is finished off with a try.

61'

Matt Romao comes on for Sharks.

59'

Siya Kolisi leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jean Smith kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Jurenzo Julius.

58'

What a run here by Jurenzo Julius as they get over the gainline!

58'

Andre Esterhuizen played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Manu Tshituka as they get over the gainline!

57'

Cristiano Tizzano comes on for Benetton Rugby.

57'

Jacob Umaga leaves the field.

57'

Federico Ruzza comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Niccolo Cannone leaves the field.

56'

Jean Smith comes on for Sharks.

55'

Zekhethelo Siyaya leaves the field.

55'

Corne Rahl comes on for Sharks.

55'

Jason Jenkins leaves the field.

55'

Hanro Jacobs comes on for Sharks.

55'

Vincent Koch leaves the field.

55'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

55'

Eduan Swart leaves the field.

55'

Phatu Ganyane comes on for Sharks.

55'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Ignacio Mendy as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Mattia Midena as they get over the gainline!

54'

Nicholas Gasperini comes on.

51'

Bautista Bernasconi comes off.

51'

Mattia Midena comes on.

51'

Alessandro Izekor comes off.

51'

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes on.

50'

Giulio Marini comes off.

50'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Ivan Nemer coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Destiny Aminu coming off.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tiziano Pasquali coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Marcos Gallorini coming off.

44'

Conversion

Bradley Davids adds the two points for Sharks.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Andre Esterhuizen.

42'

Siya Kolisi played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Litelihle Bester being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Benetton Rugby sub Federico Zanandrea comes onto the field.

40'

Tommaso Menoncello departs for Benetton Rugby.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Zekhethelo Siyaya will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Edwill van der Merwe, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Zekhethelo Siyaya.

39'

Benetton Rugby sub Ignacio Mendy comes onto the field.

37'

Nicholas Gasperini departs for Benetton Rugby.

37'

Sharks sub Litelihle Bester comes onto the field.

36'

Makazole Mapimpi departs for Sharks.

36'

Red Card

Jacob Umaga (Benetton Rugby) is shown the red card

36'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Makazole Mapimpi being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Benetton Rugby sub Nicholas Gasperini comes onto the field.

35'

Ignacio Mendy departs for Benetton Rugby.

35'

Trouble here as Siya Kolisi breaches the defence.

28'

Makazole Mapimpi comes on.

27'

Litelihle Bester comes off.

27'

Bradley Davids curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Sharks maul...no miracles today as Siya Kolisi powers over.

26'

Litelihle Bester comes on.

25'

Makazole Mapimpi comes off.

25'

Yellow Card

Bautista Bernasconi (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zekhethelo Siyaya bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

24'

Zekhethelo Siyaya curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

Jurenzo Julius goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Nick Hatton.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.

14'

Zekhethelo Siyaya has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Edwill van der Merwe

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.

10'

Jaco Williams played a key part in that try.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Manu Tshituka goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Rhyno Smith goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Zekhethelo Siyaya goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Benetton 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Sat 9th May 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bester

46 - 7

79'

Garbisi

78'

41 - 7

Tizzano

77'

41 - 5

Smith

41 - 0

62'

Julius

39 - 0

61'

Smith

34 - 0

59'

Julius

32 - 0

58'

Davids

27 - 0

43'

Esterhuizen

25 - 0

42'

Half Time

van der Merwe

20 - 0

39'

Umaga

36'

15 - 0

Kolisi

15 - 0

26'

Bernasconi

24'

10 - 0

Julius

10 - 0

20'

van der Merwe

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Benetton

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Benetton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

62%

3-6 secs

33%

20%

6+ secs

13%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

70'

71'

76'

Sharks

Benetton

Sharks vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 17 on Sat 9th May 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Sharks won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Benetton in 10th and Sharks in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Sharks vs Benetton will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.