Sharks

37 - 10

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Reinhard Nothnagel leaves the field.

80'

Ruan Venter comes on.

77'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes off.

77'

Khutha Mchunu comes on.

77'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

77'

Yellow Card

Jaden Hendrikse (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

77'

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

77'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

What a kick! Makazole Mapimpi takes full advantage to score for Sharks.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Makazole Mapimpi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

75'

Lionel Cronje curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Pierre Smith getting some game time.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sti Sithole being replaced.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Siya Kolisi

74'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Sikhumbuzo Notshe took full advantage.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Gianni Lombard getting some game time.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Hendrikse being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Boeta Chamberlain took full advantage.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks supporters go wild as Lionel Cronje successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Lionel Cronje coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Curwin Bosch coming off.

66'

Lions sub Jaco Kriel comes onto the field.

64'

Ruan Venter departs for Lions.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Siya Kolisi goes through the gap.

63'

Lions sub Ruan Smith comes onto the field.

61'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye departs for Lions.

61'

Lions sub Sti Sithole comes onto the field.

61'

Jean-Pierre Smith departs for Lions.

61'

Sharks sub Ben Tapuai comes onto the field.

60'

Lukhanyo Am departs for Sharks.

60'

Sharks sub Reniel Hugo comes onto the field.

60'

Hyron Andrews departs for Sharks.

60'

Stean Pienaar comes on for Lions.

59'

Andries Coetzee leaves the field.

59'

Andre Warner comes on for Lions.

59'

Sanele Nohamba leaves the field.

59'

Pieter Jansen van Vuuren comes on for Lions.

57'

Willem Alberts leaves the field.

57'

Jaden Hendrikse comes on for Sharks.

57'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks.

57'

Grant Williams leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Grant Williams scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Grant Williams as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

55'

Siya Kolisi comes on.

53'

Carlu Sadie leaves the field.

57'

Jordan Hendrikse steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

52'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Sharks sub Kerron van Vuuren comes onto the field.

35'

Jeandre Labuschagne comes off.

53'

Dan Jooste departs for Sharks.

35'

Lions make a substitution with Jaco Visagie coming on.

19'

Lions make a substitution with PJ Botha coming off.

19'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.

19'

Try

What a kick! Edwill van der Merwe takes full advantage to score for Lions.

17'

Curwin Bosch curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Boeta Chamberlain

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Boeta Chamberlain took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Curwin Bosch is finished off with a try.

15'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Makazole Mapimpi

A gap opened in the defence and Makazole Mapimpi took full advantage.

Rohan Janse van Rensburg played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Jeandre Labuschagne goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Grant Williams goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Lions 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Fri 23rd December 2022, 07:00am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

Possession Last 10 min

84%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

37 - 10

77'

Cronje

37 - 10

76'

Mapimpi

35 - 10

75'

Kolisi

30 - 10

74'

Cronje

25 - 10

67'

Bosch

22 - 10

56'

Williams

20 - 10

55'

Hendrikse

45'

15 - 10

Bosch

15 - 7

43'

Half Time

Hendrikse

19'

12 - 7

van der Merwe

17'

12 - 5

Chamberlain

12 - 0

15'

Bosch

7 - 0

10'

Mapimpi

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

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Avg. Points Scored

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Sharks vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Lions in United Rugby Championship Round 10 on Fri 23rd December 2022 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST 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 1 place in the league table with Lions in 8th and Sharks in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Lions Squads

The official squads for Sharks 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.