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Brumbies

Finished

Highlanders

Corey TooleYellow

Noah LolesioPEN

3 : 0

3 : 5

11'

Caleb TangitauTRY

22'

Billy PollardTRY

8 : 5

23'

Noah LolesioCON

10 : 5

31'

Allan AlaalatoaTRY

15 : 5

15 : 10

35'

Sam GilbertTRY

15 : 10

44'

Sam GilbertTRY

15 : 12

45'

Sam GilbertCON

47'

Cadeyrn NevilleLachlan Shaw

51'

Josh BartlettDaniel Lienert-Brown

51'

Liam BowronBilly Pollard

51'

Blake SchouppJames Slipper

51'

Rhys Van NekAllan Alaalatoa

15 : 17

54'

Jona NarekiTRY

15 : 19

55'

Sam GilbertCON

55'

Harrison GoddardKlayton Thorn

55'

Sefo KautaiSaula Mau

55'

Klayton ThornHarrison Goddard

57'

Noah LolesioJack Debreczeni

57'

Jack DebreczeniNoah Lolesio

59'

Luke ReimerRobert Valetini

62'

Corey TooleTRY

20 : 19

63'

Henry BellSoane Vikena

20 : 22

66'

Sam GilbertPEN

66'

Adam LennoxNathan Hastie

66'

Ajay FaleafagaTaine Robinson

71'

Ollie SapsfordDavid Feliuai

72'

Will StodartTK Howden

73'

Andy MuirheadTRY

25 : 22

74'

Jack DebreczeniCON

27 : 22

74'

Tanielu Tele'aThomas Umaga-Jensen

74'

Michael LoftVeveni Lasaqa

78'

Len IkitauTRY

32 : 22

79'

Jack DebreczeniCON

34 : 22

79'

TK HowdenMitchell Dunshea

34 : 27

80'

Caleb TangitauTRY

Venue Guide
Stadium	GIO Stadium Canberra
City	Canberra
Capacity	25011

News

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Sharks grind out win over plucky Cardiff

The Sharks have kept their Vodacom URC playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought win over Cardiff at a hot and muggy Kings Park on Friday night. The Durban side ran in three tries – including a brace by flank Phepsi Buthelezi – to register a 21-15 victory that moves them up to 10th on the overall table. The Sharks eventually found their rhythm after a slow start, striking first in the sixth minute through Phepsi Buthelezi, who powered over from a rolling maul. Jordan Hendrikse added the extras to give the hosts an early 7-0 lead. Cardiff responded swiftly. After building pressure through multiple phases, they turned down a shot at goal in favour of a quick tap – a decision that paid off as Mason Grady finished out wide. Callum Sheedy converted to level matters. The contest then became stop-start, with handling errors creeping in due to the slippery, humid conditions. The Sharks were dealt a setback when Hendrikse was shown a yellow card for a deliberate knock-on, and Cardiff capitalised. A strong lineout platform created space for captain Liam Belcher to break, with Grady collecting a cross-kick to finish for his second. The conversion drifted wide, but the visitors edged ahead. MORE: Stormers make surprise Damian call In response, Sharks coach JP Pietersen made a bold call, introducing a new front row – including Springboks Ox Nché and Vincent Koch – and it had an immediate impact. From a dominant set-piece, Buthelezi struck again, slicing through for his second try. Scrumhalf Bradley Davids converted to restore control. Yaw Penxe with a try for the #VURC showreel ‍ He puts the Sharks ahead at half-time with a beauty Stream on DStv: https://t.co/0P0NNhnwKw pic.twitter.com/bGrSWFk6xk — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) March 27, 2026 With momentum shifting, the Sharks added a third before the break. Yaw Penxe produced a moment of individual brilliance, chipping into space and regathering to score. Davids added the extras as the hosts took a 21-12 lead into half-time. After the break, both sides showed a willingness to give the ball some air despite the conditions. The Sharks will rue a series of missed chances in that third quarter. On too many occasions, enterprising play ended with a forced pass or handling error. The visitors got the only points of the second half, courtesy of a Sheedy penalty. The Sharks next travel to Ireland for their EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 clash against Connacht on Good Friday. AFRICA PICKS: URC Round 14 – Betting preview SHARKS – Tries: Phepsi Buthelezi (2), Yaw Penxe. Conversions: Jordan Hendrikse, Bradley Davids (2) CARDIFF – Tries: Mason Grady (2). Conversion: Callum Sheedy. Penalty: Sheedy Photo: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images The post Sharks grind out win over plucky Cardiff appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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