Sharks

29 - 19

Full Time

Scarlets

Scarlets vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Costelow bursts through to advance the Scarlets attack.

77'

Kirby Myhill comes on.

75'

Marnus van der Merwe comes off.

75'

Ioan Nicholas comes on.

75'

Tom Rogers comes off.

75'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Alex Groves getting some game time.

73'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Harvey Cuckson being replaced.

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Hakeem Kunene getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jean Smith being replaced.

72'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Archie Hughes getting some game time.

72'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Dane Blacker being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Hooker took full advantage.

71'

Yellow Card

Taine Plumtree (Scarlets) is shown a yellow card

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jurenzo Julius took full advantage.

71'

Sharks make a substitution with Jaden Hendrikse coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Grant Williams coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Mawande Mdanda coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Lee-Marvin Mazibuko coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Rogers goes through the gap.

65'

Scarlets sub Joe Hawkins comes onto the field.

63'

Johnny Williams departs for Scarlets.

63'

Scarlets sub Jarrod Taylor comes onto the field.

63'

Jake Ball departs for Scarlets.

63'

Sharks sub Cameron Dawson comes onto the field.

63'

Ox Nche departs for Sharks.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Jean Smith kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Sharks sub Jurenzo Julius comes onto the field.

60'

Lukhanyo Am departs for Sharks.

60'

Sharks sub Phepsi Buthelezi comes onto the field.

60'

Siya Kolisi departs for Sharks.

60'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

57'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Sam Costelow as they get over the gainline!

55'

Henry Thomas comes on.

52'

Archer Holz comes off.

52'

Alec Hepburn comes on.

52'

Kemsley Mathias comes off.

52'

Conversion

Jean Smith adds the two points for Sharks.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Siya Kolisi dots the ball down from close range.

48'

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

48'

Sam Costelow has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Tom Rogers from scoring that try!

44'

Tom Rogers makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Dane Blacker is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Grant Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Grant Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Jean Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lee-Marvin Mazibuko scores from close range.

27'

Conversion

Sam Costelow makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Blair Murray goes on their own for a try.

20'

Conversion

Jean Smith converts the try.

19'

Try

Emmanuel Tshituka goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emmanuel Tshituka bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

18'

Andre Esterhuizen sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Sam Costelow converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Scarlets results in a try for Marnus van der Merwe

15'

Spellbinding play by Harvey Cuckson is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Harvey Cuckson took full advantage.

15'

Jean Smith hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Vincent Tshituka touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Vincent Tshituka goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Grant Williams.

The defensive line has been broken as Siya Kolisi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Sam Grove-White blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Scarlets 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 25th October 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Plumtree

71'

29 - 19

Smith

29 - 19

63'

Smith

26 - 19

49'

Kolisi

24 - 19

48'

Rogers

44'

19 - 19

Half Time

Smith

19 - 14

28'

Mazibuko

17 - 14

27'

Costelow

21'

12 - 14

Murray

20'

12 - 12

Smith

12 - 7

19'

Tshituka

10 - 7

18'

Costelow

16'

5 - 7

van der Merwe

15'

5 - 5

Tshituka

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Sharks

88%

Draw

Scarlets

11%

Penalties Conceded by Henry Thomas

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Scarlets

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks

Scarlets

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

53%

3-6 secs

26%

29%

6+ secs

15%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

69'

71'

76'

80'

Sharks

Scarlets

Sharks vs Scarlets Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Scarlets in United Rugby Championship Round 5 on Sat 25th October 2025 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:00 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 just 4 places in the league table with Scarlets in 11th and Sharks in 15th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Scarlets Squads

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