Sharks

29 - 10

Full Time

Ospreys

Ospreys vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keelan Giles bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

78'

Owen Williams comes on.

76'

James Ratti comes off.

76'

Yaw Penxe comes on.

76'

Ethan Hooker comes off.

76'

Emmanuel Tshituka comes on.

76'

Aphelele Fassi comes off.

76'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Iestyn Hopkins getting some game time.

74'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Kasende being replaced.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Ospreys make a substitution with Evardi Boshoff coming on.

69'

Ospreys make a substitution with Owen Williams coming off.

69'

Ospreys make a substitution with Steffan Thomas coming on.

66'

Ospreys make a substitution with Gareth Thomas coming off.

66'

Siya Masuku curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

65'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Phepsi Buthelezi

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Phepsi Buthelezi goes through the gap.

64'

Makazole Mapimpi sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Edwards goes through the gap.

63'

Conversion

The Ospreys supporters go wild as Dan Edwards successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Ospreys are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sam Parry touching down.

59'

Owen Williams comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Evardi Boshoff leaves the field.

57'

Harri Deaves comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Morgan Morse leaves the field.

57'

Ben Warren comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Tom Botha leaves the field.

57'

William Griffiths comes on.

54'

Will Spencer comes off.

54'

Francois Venter comes on.

53'

James Venter comes off.

53'

Reuben Morgan-Williams comes on.

53'

Kieran Hardy comes off.

53'

Fez Mbatha comes on.

52'

Bongi Mbonambi comes off.

52'

Hanro Jacobs comes on.

52'

Vincent Koch comes off.

52'

Sam Parry comes on.

51'

Dewi Lake comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Siya Masuku kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ethan Hooker from scoring as they record the try for Sharks.

50'

What a run here by Ethan Hooker as they get over the gainline!

50'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ntuthuko Mchunu getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Jason Jenkins makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Sharks make a substitution with Phepsi Buthelezi coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Emmanuel Tshituka coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Daniel Kasende being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Aphelele Fassi does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Andre Esterhuizen.

32'

Trouble here as Andre Esterhuizen breaches the defence.

32'

Jaden Hendrikse sets up the try.

32'

Emmanuel Tshituka comes on.

28'

Eben Etzebeth comes off.

28'

A gap opened in the defence and Kieran Hardy took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Siya Masuku converts the try.

10'

Try

Jason Jenkins scores the try from close range.

Jaden Hendrikse played a key part in that try.

Penalty Goal

Dan Edwards has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Ospreys 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Fri 9th May 2025, 12:00pm CDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Gianluca Gnecchi

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Masuku

29 - 10

80'

Buthelezi

26 - 10

64'

Edwards

60'

21 - 10

Parry

59'

21 - 8

Masuku

21 - 3

51'

Hooker

19 - 3

50'

Half Time

Fassi

14 - 3

33'

Esterhuizen

12 - 3

32'

Masuku

7 - 3

10'

Jenkins

5 - 3

Edwards

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Sharks

83%

Draw

Ospreys

16%

Penalty by Siya Masuku

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Ospreys

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks

Ospreys

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

34%

3-6 secs

22%

32%

6+ secs

19%

34%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

71'

75'

79'

Sharks

Ospreys

Sharks vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Ospreys in United Rugby Championship Round 17 on Fri 9th May 2025 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST on SuperSport, 05:00 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 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 9 places in the league table with Ospreys in 3rd and Sharks in 12th as such Ospreys are favourites on paper.

Sharks vs Ospreys Squads

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