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Lions

36-39

Finished

Leinster

0 : 5

Vakhtang AbdaladzeTRY

0 : 7

Richardson DanCON

14'

Edwill Van Der MerweTRY

5 : 7

25'

Gianni LombardTRY

10 : 7

26'

Sanele NohambaCON

12 : 7

27'

Tom ClarksonVakhtang Abdaladze

29'

Liam TurnerTRY

12 : 14

31'

Richardson DanCON

32'

Marius LouwTRY

17 : 14

34'

Sanele NohambaCON

19 : 14

34'

Tadgh McelroyLee Barron

36'

Francke HornTRY

24 : 14

38'

Sanele NohambaCON

26 : 14

26 : 19

45'

Michael MilneTRY

26 : 21

47'

Richardson DanCON

49'

Edward ByrneMichael Milne

50'

Sanele NohambaPEN

29 : 21

51'

Jean-Pierre SmithRhynhardt Rijnsburger

54'

Nick McCarthyYellow

60'

Chris CosgraveYellow

61'

James CulhaneRhys Ruddock

29 : 24

62'

Richardson DanPEN

62'

Alex SorokaBrian Deeny

64'

Rob RussellNick McCarthy

68'

Rob RussellTRY

70'

Morne Van Den BergSanele Nohamba

70'

Morne BrandonPJ Botha

71'

Travis GordonRuan Delport

72'

Darrien-Lane LandsbergStean Pienaar

73'

Andries CoetzeeRuben Schoeman

29 : 34

74'

Chris CosgraveTRY

29 : 36

75'

Richardson DanCON

79'

Rynhardt JonkerEdwill Van Der Merwe

29 : 39

80'

Richardson DanPEN

80'

Charlie TectorLiam Turner

Venue Guide
Stadium	Emirates Airline Park
City	Johannesburg
Capacity	62567

News

Faletau injured in Cardiff's defeat by Sharks

Wales great Taulupe Faletau suffers injury as Cardiff suffer 21-15 defeat by Sharks in the United Rugby Championship.

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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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