Sharks

22 - 23

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Chris William Smith takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

81'

Try

Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Haashim Pead picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Richard Kriel getting some game time.

73'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Angelo Davids being replaced.

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl getting some game time.

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins being replaced.

73'

Lions make a substitution with Haashim Pead coming on.

65'

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

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Mawande Mdanda coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming off.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Phatu Ganyane coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Ox Nche coming off.

65'

Lions make a substitution with Renzo Du Plessis coming on.

65'

Lions make a substitution with Jarod Cairns coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Aphelele Fassi goes through the gap.

63'

Sharks sub Nick Hatton comes onto the field.

62'

Emmanuel Tshituka departs for Sharks.

62'

Sharks sub Phepsi Buthelezi comes onto the field.

62'

Siya Kolisi departs for Sharks.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Edwill van der Merwe goes through the gap.

62'

Lions sub Ruan Delport comes onto the field.

61'

Ruben Schoeman departs for Lions.

61'

RF Schoeman comes on for Lions.

59'

Eddie Davids leaves the field.

59'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on for Lions.

59'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye leaves the field.

59'

Morne Brandon comes on for Lions.

59'

PJ Botha leaves the field.

59'

Jordan Hendrikse has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

Edwill van der Merwe scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Edwill van der Merwe as they get over the gainline!

57'

Eduan Swart comes on.

52'

Bongi Mbonambi comes off.

52'

Aphelele Fassi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jaden Hendrikse getting some game time.

46'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Makazole Mapimpi being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks as Jason Jenkins goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Grant Williams.

38'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Aphelele Fassi being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Red Card

Ruan Venter (Lions) is shown the red card

37'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Kelly Mpeku being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Lions supporters go wild as Chris William Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Trouble here as Jarod Cairns breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Angelo Davids breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

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

24'

Jordan Hendrikse curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

Emmanuel Tshituka scores the try from close range.

14'

Chris William Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Francke Horn

A gap opened in the defence and Francke Horn took full advantage.

Ruan Venter played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Erich Cronje took full advantage.

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Francke Horn.

The defensive line has been broken as Ruan Venter goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Christopher Allison blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Lions 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 3rd January 2026, 05:30am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

69%

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pead

80'

22 - 23

van der Merwe

22 - 18

57'

Half Time

Jenkins

17 - 18

38'

Venter

37'

12 - 18

Smith

31'

12 - 18

Hendrikse

12 - 15

25'

Kolisi

10 - 15

24'

Tshituka

5 - 15

14'

Horn

0 - 15

Smith

0 - 10

Oosthuizen

0 - 8

Smith

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Sharks

78%

Draw

Lions

21%

Try by Haashim Pead

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Lions

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

52%

3-6 secs

18%

33%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

73'

77'

78'

Sharks

Lions

Sharks vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Lions in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sat 3rd January 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST on SuperSport, 02:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 05:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Lions 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 just 1 place in the league table with Lions in 9th and Sharks in 10th 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.