Sharks XV

53 - 22

Full Time

Blue Bulls

Blue Bulls vs Sharks XV

Events

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

80'

Sharks XV go for goal with Luan Giliomee taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

Sharks XV are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jacques Marais picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Christie Grobbelaar took full advantage.

74'

Luan Giliomee curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jacques Marais leads to a try for Sharks XV

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacques Marais took full advantage.

71'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jacques Swarts getting some game time.

70'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Lavela Pongolo being replaced.

70'

Keagan Johannes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Blue Bulls results in a try for Lavela Pongolo

68'

That's a great try assist by Marnus Rademeyer.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Marnus Rademeyer took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Keagan Johannes took full advantage.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Chijindu Okonta coming on.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Lyle Matthews coming off.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Dian Heunis coming on.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Simphiwe Ngobese coming off.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Juan Loots coming on.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Ross Braude coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Luan Giliomee successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tinotenda Mavesere

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Tinotenda Mavesere goes through the gap.

65'

Deon Slabbert sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Khuthadzo Rasivhaga goes through the gap.

64'

Sharks XV sub Danilo Botha comes onto the field.

61'

Johan Momsen departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Sharks XV sub Albie Bester comes onto the field.

61'

Janco Purchase departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Sharks XV sub Jacques Marais comes onto the field.

61'

Liam van Wyk departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Sharks XV sub Jaco du Toit comes onto the field.

61'

Rambo Kubheka departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Blue Bulls sub Jaundre Schoeman comes onto the field.

61'

Siphosethu Mnebelele departs for Blue Bulls.

61'

Keagan Johannes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

61'

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Brooklyn Newman

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Brooklyn Newman goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Marnus Rademeyer is finished off with a try.

60'

Dieter Schubert comes on.

52'

Johnathan Eloff comes off.

52'

Keagan Johannes has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Marnus Rademeyer.

45'

Spellbinding play by Akahluwa Boqwana is finished off with a try.

45'

Akahluwa Boqwana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Tim Swiel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Brooklyn Newman coming on.

43'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Ian van der Merwe coming off.

43'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Abongile Nonkontwana coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Kebotile Maake coming off.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Wasi Vyambwera coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hanu Pieterse coming off.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Duwan Potgieter coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Arno Gustafson coming off.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Damian Baker coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Sandi Msengana coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Luan Giliomee does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks XV as Ross Braude goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Janco Purchase being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Sharks XV go for goal with Luan Giliomee taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tinotenda Mavesere as they go over the white wash for a try.

31'

Trouble here as Tinotenda Mavesere breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Lyle Matthews breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Luan Giliomee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tim Swiel as they go over the white wash for a try.

28'

Trouble here as Tim Swiel breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Ross Braude is finished off with a try.

28'

Luan Giliomee takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks XV ends with a try for Ross Braude.

25'

Luan Giliomee played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Luan Giliomee breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Ian van der Merwe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Blue Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kebotile Maake picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Lavela Pongolo coming on.

18'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Christiaan Vlok coming off.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Christie Grobbelaar took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Luan Giliomee converts the try.

12'

Try

Tinotenda Mavesere scores the try from close range.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Tinotenda Mavesere goes through the gap.

Luan Giliomee has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

The Sharks XV pack has powered over for Tinotenda Mavesere to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Khuthadzo Rasivhaga goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Morne Ferreira blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Blue Bulls 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 28th August 2026, 10:15am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Morne Ferreira

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Marais

53 - 22

77'

Marais

48 - 22

71'

Pongolo

68'

43 - 22

Giliomee

43 - 17

66'

Mavesere

41 - 17

65'

Newman

60'

36 - 17

Rademeyer

45'

36 - 12

Half Time

Giliomee

36 - 7

38'

Braude

34 - 7

37'

Mavesere

29 - 7

31'

Giliomee

24 - 7

29'

Swiel

22 - 7

28'

Braude

17 - 7

25'

van der Merwe

24'

12 - 7

Maake

23'

12 - 5

Giliomee

12 - 0

12'

Mavesere

10 - 0

11'

Mavesere

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Blue Bulls

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Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Blue Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

26%

3-6 secs

46%

51%

6+ secs

11%

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

57'

67'

76'

79'

Sharks XV

Blue Bulls

Sharks XV vs Blue Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Blue Bulls in Currie Cup Round 7 on Fri 28th August 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:15. In South Africa it’s at 19:15 SAST on SuperSport, 05:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 10:15 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Blue Bulls won the last encounter but Sharks XV are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Blue Bulls in 5th and Sharks XV in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Blue Bulls Squads

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