Sharks

26 - 20

Full Time

Leinster

Leinster vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

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

81'

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

81'

Try

Andrew Osborne gathers the kick to score the try for Leinster Rugby.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Osborne bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

80'

Sam Prendergast sets up the try.

80'

Alex Usanov comes on.

78'

Andrew Porter comes off.

78'

Vusi Moyo takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

78'

Try

An interception by Edwill van der Merwe allows them to race away to score.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Edwill van der Merwe bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

77'

Oliver Coffey comes on.

75'

Fintan Gunne comes off.

75'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gus McCarthy getting some game time.

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Kelleher being replaced.

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Smyth getting some game time.

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Clarkson being replaced.

73'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Todd Lawlor coming on.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Hugo McLaughlin coming off.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ciaran Mangan coming on.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Josh Ericson coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Ivan van Zyl coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Jaden Hendrikse coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Vusi Moyo successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Andre Esterhuizen

68'

That's a great try assist by Eben Etzebeth.

68'

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

68'

Penalty Goal

The Leinster Rugby supporters go wild as Sam Prendergast successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Sharks sub Ethan Hooker comes onto the field.

61'

Litelihle Bester departs for Sharks.

61'

Leinster Rugby sub Hugo McLaughlin comes onto the field.

61'

Todd Lawlor departs for Leinster Rugby.

61'

Matt Romao comes on.

54'

Nick Hatton comes off.

54'

Ethan Bester comes on.

54'

Esethu Mnebelele comes off.

54'

Ox Nche comes on.

54'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

54'

Eben Etzebeth comes on.

53'

Jason Jenkins comes off.

53'

Hanro Jacobs comes on.

53'

Vincent Koch comes off.

53'

Sam Prendergast comes on.

50'

Caspar Gabriel comes off.

50'

The left post denies Caspar Gabriel from adding the extras.

49'

Try

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

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brian Deeny getting some game time.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alan Spicer being replaced.

48'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Osborne getting some game time.

46'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Smyth being replaced.

46'

Ronan Kelleher makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Vusi Moyo adds the two points for Sharks.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Litelihle Bester, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Luan Giliomee played a key part in that try.

40'

Leinster Rugby sub Niall Smyth comes onto the field.

39'

Andrew Osborne departs for Leinster Rugby.

39'

Yellow Card

Thomas Clarkson (Leinster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

37'

The drop goal is on its way from Caspar Gabriel but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

32'

Trouble here as Andrew Osborne breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Vusi Moyo makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Manu Tshituka scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Manu Tshituka breaches the defence.

25'

Jaden Hendrikse played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Caspar Gabriel converts the try.

17'

Try

Robbie Henshaw scores the try from close range.

16'

Fintan Gunne sets up the try.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Ryan Baird goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Craig Evans blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Leinster 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 3rd October 2026, 11:30am CDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Osborne

80'

26 - 20

van der Merwe

26 - 15

77'

Moyo

21 - 15

69'

Esterhuizen

19 - 15

68'

Prendergast

65'

14 - 15

Clarkson

48'

14 - 12

Half Time

Moyo

14 - 7

41'

Bester

12 - 7

40'

Clarkson

37'

7 - 7

Moyo

7 - 7

26'

Tshituka

5 - 7

25'

Gabriel

17'

0 - 7

Henshaw

16'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Leinster

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Leinster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

45%

3-6 secs

27%

36%

6+ secs

30%

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

73'

74'

79'

Sharks

Leinster

Sharks vs Leinster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Leinster in United Rugby Championship Round 2 on Sat 3rd October 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 05:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 03:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 12 places in the league table with Leinster in 1st and Sharks in 13th as such Leinster are favourites on paper.

Sharks vs Leinster Squads

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