Lions

38 - 14

Full Time

Sharks

Lions vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Siya Kolisi

80'

Grant Williams sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Grant Williams bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

80'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Ethan Hooker

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Hooker bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Siya Kolisi is finished off with a try.

77'

Yellow Card

Gianni Lombard (Lions) is shown a yellow card

76'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jarod Cairns getting some game time.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Francke Horn being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and SJ Kotze took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Richard Kriel took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

Nico Steyn has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Gianni Lombard

70'

That's a great try assist by Nico Steyn.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rynhardt Jonker took full advantage.

70'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Delport coming on.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Darrien-Lane Landsberg coming off.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Nico Steyn coming on.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Morne van den Berg coming off.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Rynhardt Jonker coming on.

66'

Lions make a substitution with Marius Louw coming off.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Jaco Williams coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Siya Masuku coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Yaw Penxe goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Morne van den Berg goes through the gap.

62'

Sharks sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

61'

Ntuthuko Mchunu departs for Sharks.

61'

Lions sub JC Pretorius comes onto the field.

61'

Jarod Cairns departs for Lions.

61'

Sharks sub Francois Venter comes onto the field.

61'

Lukhanyo Am departs for Sharks.

61'

Conversion

The Lions supporters go wild as Gianni Lombard successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jarod Cairns touching down.

59'

Yellow Card

Jurenzo Julius (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

59'

Ethan Bester comes on for Sharks.

58'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

58'

SJ Kotze comes on for Lions.

56'

Juan Schoeman leaves the field.

56'

RF Schoeman comes on for Lions.

56'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye leaves the field.

56'

Jaco Visagie comes on for Lions.

56'

PJ Botha leaves the field.

56'

Siya Kolisi comes on.

54'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes off.

54'

What a run here by Phepsi Buthelezi as they get over the gainline!

54'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Koch getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Dreyer being replaced.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Grant Williams getting some game time.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jaden Hendrikse being replaced.

47'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jarod Cairns getting some game time.

46'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with JC Pretorius being replaced.

46'

Siya Masuku makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tinotenda Mavesere getting some game time.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Dian Bleuler being replaced.

45'

Edwill van der Merwe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

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

42'

Try

Slick passing by Lions leads to a try for Richard Kriel.

41'

Marius Louw played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Sharks sub Jeandre Labuschagne comes onto the field.

38'

Vincent Tshituka departs for Sharks.

38'

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

38'

Try

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

37'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Edwill van der Merwe being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Morne van den Berg.

37'

Sharks sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

35'

Tinotenda Mavesere departs for Sharks.

35'

Yellow Card

Ntuthuko Mchunu (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

33'

Lions decided to go for goal with Gianni Lombard taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Sibabalo Qoma comes on.

29'

Ruan Venter comes off.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as JC Pretorius bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

24'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard converts the try.

15'

Try

Francke Horn scores the try from close range.

14'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard has kicked a conversion.

Try

Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with PJ Botha touching down.

That's a great try assist by Morne van den Berg.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Sharks 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 1st March 2025, 04:30am PST 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

80'

38 - 14

Kolisi

80'

38 - 12

Hendrikse

78'

38 - 7

Hooker

77'

38 - 5

Lombard

38 - 0

76'

Steyn

38 - 0

71'

Lombard

36 - 0

70'

Lombard

31 - 0

60'

Cairns

29 - 0

59'

Julius

59'

24 - 0

Kriel

24 - 0

41'

Half Time

van der Merwe

19 - 0

37'

Mchunu

33'

14 - 0

Lombard

14 - 0

15'

Horn

12 - 0

14'

Lombard

7 - 0

Botha

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Lions

56%

Draw

Sharks

42%

Conversion by Jordan Hendrikse

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

50%

3-6 secs

28%

31%

6+ secs

12%

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

59'

76'

79'

Lions

Sharks

Lions vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 12 on Sat 1st March 2025 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST on SuperSport, 01:30 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Lions in 11th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Lions vs Sharks Squads

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