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Sharks
22 - 23
Full Time
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Lions

Lions vs Sharks

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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

9'

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

9'

Ruan Venter played a key part in that try.

9'

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

9'
Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

7'
Try

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

6'

That's a great try assist by Francke Horn.

6'

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

6'
Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

3'

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

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Match Details

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

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +1
Sharks
Lions
Sharks
Time in lead
Lions
23
Mins in lead
56
28%
% Of Game In Lead
69%
55%
Possession Last 10 min
45%
0
Points Last 10 min
5

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
9'
0 - 15
Smith
7'
0 - 10
Oosthuizen
6'
0 - 8
Smith
3'
0 - 3
Start

Win Probability

Sharks
78%
Draw
1%
Lions
21%
Try by Haashim Pead

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks
Lions
More Less More

Defence Profile

Sharks
Lions
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
67%
52%
3-6 secs
18%
33%
6+ secs
15%
15%
65
Rucks Won
59

Last 5 Penalties

70'
73'
77'
78'
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 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 3 places in the league table with Lions in 7th 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.

Other Fixtures

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FT
52 - 29
FT
56 - 26
FT
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