Sharks XV

19 - 13

Full Time

Pumas

Pumas vs Sharks XV

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tinotenda Mavesere bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paschal Ekeji bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francois Venter bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

75'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Danrich Visagie getting some game time.

74'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Clinton Swart being replaced.

74'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Dewald Maritz getting some game time.

70'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Etienne Janeke being replaced.

70'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Junior Banda getting some game time.

70'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Sampie Swiegers being replaced.

70'

Pumas make a substitution with Russwill Fredericks coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Ross Braude coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Francois Venter scores the try from close range.

68'

That's a great try assist by Ceano Everson.

68'

Pumas make a substitution with Andrew Kota coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Stefan Coetzee coming off.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Christie Grobbelaar coming on.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Diego Appollis coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Pumas supporters go wild as Clinton Swart successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

The kick through from Pumas has allowed Lundi Msenge to touch down.

63'

Spellbinding play by Ross Braude is finished off with a try.

63'

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

62'

Sharks XV sub Tinotenda Mavesere comes onto the field.

61'

Vincent Tshituka departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Sharks XV sub Willem van der Hever comes onto the field.

60'

Fez Mbatha departs for Sharks XV.

60'

Pumas sub Andre Fouche comes onto the field.

60'

Ntsika Fisanti departs for Pumas.

60'

Pumas sub Darnell Osuagwu comes onto the field.

60'

Eduan Swart departs for Pumas.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Phepsi Buthelezi

58'

Ceano Everson played a key part in that try.

58'

Ceano Everson comes on for Sharks XV.

55'

Jaden Hendrikse leaves the field.

55'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks XV.

55'

Phatu Ganyane leaves the field.

55'

Mawande Mdanda comes on for Sharks XV.

55'

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko leaves the field.

55'

JJ Scheepers comes on.

50'

Hanno Theunissen comes off.

50'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Phepsi Buthelezi getting some game time.

49'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Tshituka being replaced.

49'

The right post denies Siya Masuku from adding the extras.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Yaw Penxe from scoring that try!

45'

Francois Venter makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Emmanuel Tshituka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Lundi Msenge being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Etienne Janeke comes on for Pumas.

30'

Dewald Maritz leaves the field.

30'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Deon Slabbert getting some game time.

24'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Emile van Heerden being replaced.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Phikolomzi Sobahle bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

24'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Ntsika Fisanti getting some game time.

23'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Darnell Osuagwu being replaced.

23'

Penalty Goal

Clinton Swart adds the points for Pumas.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Clinton Swart bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Clinton Swart does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Pumas sub Darnell Osuagwu comes onto the field.

13'

Ntsika Fisanti departs for Pumas.

13'

Yellow Card

Eduan Swart (Pumas) is shown a yellow card

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Phikolomzi Sobahle took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Yaw Penxe took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Pumas 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 5th September 2025, 12:00pm CDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Griffin Colby

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

24%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Masuku

19 - 13

69'

Venter

17 - 13

68'

Swart

64'

12 - 13

Msenge

63'

12 - 11

Masuku

12 - 6

59'

Buthelezi

10 - 6

58'

Penxe

5 - 6

45'

Half Time

Swart

23'

0 - 6

Swart

18'

0 - 3

Swart

12'

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Sharks XV

59%

Draw

Pumas

40%

Ruck-Won by Tinotenda Mavesere

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Pumas

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Pumas

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

44%

3-6 secs

26%

44%

6+ secs

18%

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

60'

65'

70'

75'

Sharks XV

Pumas

Sharks XV vs Pumas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Pumas in Currie Cup Round 7 on Fri 5th September 2025 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST on SuperSport, 05:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Pumas in 5th and Sharks XV in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Pumas Squads

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