Sharks XV

22 - 22

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Sharks XV

Events

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

83'

Golden Lions go for goal with Sam Francis taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by Gilermo Mentoe

82'

Ethan Adams sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Adams bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gilermo Mentoe bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

78'

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

77'

Try

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

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jean-Henri Smit bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Adams took full advantage.

73'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Jaco du Toit getting some game time.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Rambo Kubheka being replaced.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Jacques Marais getting some game time.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Liam van Wyk being replaced.

70'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Liyema Ntshanga coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Juan Schoeman coming off.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Mahle Sithole coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Armand Combrinck coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Gilermo Mentoe took full advantage.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Asad Moos coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Zian Cilliers coming off.

65'

Luke Cannon comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Thando Biyela leaves the field.

57'

Dylan Sjoblom comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Sibabalo Qoma leaves the field.

57'

Wasi Vyambwera comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

Tinotenda Mavesere leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Francis kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Golden Lions will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

53'

Siya Masuku comes on.

51'

Tim Swiel comes off.

51'

Siyabonga Dube comes on.

50'

Conraad van Vuuren comes off.

50'

Khuthadzo Rasivhaga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Tim Swiel has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks XV leads to a try for Christie Grobbelaar.

47'

Spellbinding play by Luan Giliomee is finished off with a try.

47'

Luan Giliomee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Adams getting some game time.

45'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Likhona Finca being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Tim Swiel adds the two points for Sharks XV.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Liam van Wyk dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Liam van Wyk makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Sam Francis does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Golden Lions as Vuyo Gwiji goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by JD Hattingh.

36'

Juan Loots comes on for Sharks XV.

31'

Ross Braude leaves the field.

31'

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ross Braude scores from close range.

30'

Vuyo Gwiji comes on.

26'

Renzo Du Plessis comes off.

26'

Penalty Goal

Sam Francis makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Thando Biyela took full advantage.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Meno Barnard goes through the gap.

Yellow Card

Khuthadzo Rasivhaga (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee Juan Debod blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Lions 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 21st August 2026, 12:15pm CDT 
  
 Woodburn Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mentoe

82'

22 - 22

Barnard

22 - 17

76'

Francis

54'

17 - 17

Combrinck

53'

17 - 15

Grobbelaar

17 - 10

47'

Swiel

12 - 10

43'

van Wyk

10 - 10

42'

Half Time

Francis

37'

5 - 10

Gwiji

36'

5 - 8

Braude

5 - 3

30'

Francis

14'

0 - 3

Rasivhaga

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Lions

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

34%

58%

3-6 secs

27%

32%

6+ secs

39%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

66'

70'

78'

Sharks XV

Lions

Sharks XV vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Lions in Currie Cup Round 6 on Fri 21st August 2026 at Woodburn Stadium. 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.

Lions 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 1 place in the league table with Lions in 4th and Sharks XV in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Lions Squads

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