Sharks vs Benetton Rugby | United Rugby Championship

Sharks

Benetton Rugby

Saturday 9 May 2026

Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

Sharks

Benetton Rugby

Tries

Litelihle Bester 79'

Jurenzo Julius 61'; 58'; 20'

Andre Esterhuizen 42'

Edwill van der Merwe 39'; 10'

Siya Kolisi 26'

Cristiano Tizzano 77'

Conversions

Jean Smith 62'; 59'

Bradley Davids 43'

Alessandro Garbisi 78'

05:07

Sharks v Benetton Rugby | Match in 5 Minutes | URC

00:38

Jurenzo Julius | 57ᵗʰ Minute Try v Benetton Rugby

00:19

Andre Esterhuizen | 41ˢᵗ Minute Try v Benetton Rugby

Timeline

End of Second Half

81'

Litelihle Bester

Try

79'

Alessandro Garbisi

Conversion

78'

Cristiano Tizzano

Try

77'

Lorenzo Cannone

Out: Corne Rahl

76'

Jason Jenkins

Out: Emile van Heerden

70'

Alessandro Izekor

Out: Lorenzo Cannone

66'

Ross Braude

Out: Bradley Davids

62'

Jean Smith

Conversion

62'

Jurenzo Julius

Try

61'

Matt Romao

Out: Siya Kolisi

59'

Jean Smith

Conversion

59'

Jurenzo Julius

Try

58'

Cristiano Tizzano

Out: Jacob Umaga

57'

Federico Ruzza

Out: Niccolo Cannone

56'

Jean Smith

Out: Zekhethelo Siyaya

55'

Corne Rahl

Out: Jason Jenkins

55'

Hanro Jacobs

Out: Vincent Koch

55'

Fez Mbatha

Out: Eduan Swart

55'

Phatu Ganyane

Out: Ox Nche

55'

Nicholas Gasperini

Out: Bautista Bernasconi

51'

Mattia Midena

Out: Alessandro Izekor

51'

So'otala Fa'aso'o

Out: Giulio Marini

50'

Ivan Nemer

Out: Destiny Aminu

44'

Tiziano Pasquali

Out: Marcos Gallorini

44'

Bradley Davids

Conversion

43'

Andre Esterhuizen

Try

42'

Federico Zanandrea

Out: Tommaso Menoncello

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Edwill van der Merwe

Try

39'

Ignacio Mendy

Out: Nicholas Gasperini

37'

Litelihle Bester

Out: Makazole Mapimpi

36'

Jacob Umaga

Red Card

36'

Nicholas Gasperini

Out: Ignacio Mendy

35'

Makazole Mapimpi

Out: Litelihle Bester

27'

Siya Kolisi

Try

26'

Litelihle Bester

Out: Makazole Mapimpi

25'

Bautista Bernasconi

Yellow Card

24'

Jurenzo Julius

Try

20'

Edwill van der Merwe

Try

10'

Start of First Half

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Benetton Rugby

Sharks

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

A. Esterhuizen

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

L. Marin

Tackles: 9

Points

J. Julius

Points: 15

Match Information

Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

United Rugby Championship

Saturday 9 May 2026

Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

Sharks

Benetton Rugby

Tries

Litelihle Bester 79'

Jurenzo Julius 61'; 58'; 20'

Andre Esterhuizen 42'

Edwill van der Merwe 39'; 10'

Siya Kolisi 26'

Cristiano Tizzano 77'

Conversions

Jean Smith 62'; 59'

Bradley Davids 43'

Alessandro Garbisi 78'

Timeline

End of Second Half

81'

Litelihle Bester

Try

79'

Alessandro Garbisi

Conversion

78'

Cristiano Tizzano

Try

77'

Lorenzo Cannone

Out: Corne Rahl

76'

Jason Jenkins

Out: Emile van Heerden

70'

Alessandro Izekor

Out: Lorenzo Cannone

66'

Ross Braude

Out: Bradley Davids

62'

Jean Smith

Conversion

62'

Jurenzo Julius

Try

61'

Matt Romao

Out: Siya Kolisi

59'

Jean Smith

Conversion

59'

Jurenzo Julius

Try

58'

Cristiano Tizzano

Out: Jacob Umaga

57'

Federico Ruzza

Out: Niccolo Cannone

56'

Jean Smith

Out: Zekhethelo Siyaya

55'

Corne Rahl

Out: Jason Jenkins

55'

Hanro Jacobs

Out: Vincent Koch

55'

Fez Mbatha

Out: Eduan Swart

55'

Phatu Ganyane

Out: Ox Nche

55'

Nicholas Gasperini

Out: Bautista Bernasconi

51'

Mattia Midena

Out: Alessandro Izekor

51'

So'otala Fa'aso'o

Out: Giulio Marini

50'

Ivan Nemer

Out: Destiny Aminu

44'

Tiziano Pasquali

Out: Marcos Gallorini

44'

Bradley Davids

Conversion

43'

Andre Esterhuizen

Try

42'

Federico Zanandrea

Out: Tommaso Menoncello

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Edwill van der Merwe

Try

39'

Ignacio Mendy

Out: Nicholas Gasperini

37'

Litelihle Bester

Out: Makazole Mapimpi

36'

Jacob Umaga

Red Card

36'

Nicholas Gasperini

Out: Ignacio Mendy

35'

Makazole Mapimpi

Out: Litelihle Bester

27'

Siya Kolisi

Try

26'

Litelihle Bester

Out: Makazole Mapimpi

25'

Bautista Bernasconi

Yellow Card

24'

Jurenzo Julius

Try

20'

Edwill van der Merwe

Try

10'

Start of First Half

Match Videos

05:07

Sharks v Benetton Rugby | Match in 5 Minutes | URC

00:38

Jurenzo Julius | 57ᵗʰ Minute Try v Benetton Rugby

00:19

Andre Esterhuizen | 41ˢᵗ Minute Try v Benetton Rugby

Commentary

81’

End of second half

It's all over! The referee Ben Breakspear has blown their whistle to end the game.

80’

Conversion

Jean Smith

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jean Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

79’

Try

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Litelihle Bester

79’

Clean break

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

This is dangerous for the defence as Litelihle Bester bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

79’

Try assist

Jaco Williams

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Spellbinding play by Jaco Williams is finished off with a try.

78’

Conversion

Alessandro Garbisi

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Alessandro Garbisi has kicked a conversion.

77’

Try

Cristiano Tizzano

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Cristiano Tizzano

77’

Try assist

Federico Ruzza

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Spellbinding play by Federico Ruzza is finished off with a try.

77’

Clean break

Federico Ruzza

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

This is dangerous for the defence as Federico Ruzza bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

77’

Clean break

Nicholas Gasperini

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

This is dangerous for the defence as Nicholas Gasperini bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

76’

Clean break

Ignacio Mendy

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

This is dangerous for the defence as Ignacio Mendy bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

76’

Substitution on

Lorenzo Cannone

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

76’

Substitution off

Alessandro Izekor

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Alessandro Izekor comes off.

75’

Clean break

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

This is dangerous for the defence as Litelihle Bester bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

74’

Substitution off

Corne Rahl

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl being replaced.

70’

Substitution on

Jason Jenkins

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins getting some game time.

70’

Substitution off

Emile van Heerden

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

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

67’

Clean break

Jurenzo Julius

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

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

66’

Substitution on

Alessandro Izekor

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Izekor coming on.

66’

Substitution off

Lorenzo Cannone

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Lorenzo Cannone coming off.

62’

Clean break

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

The defensive line has been broken as Litelihle Bester goes through the gap.

62’

Substitution on

Ross Braude

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Sharks sub Ross Braude comes onto the field.

62’

Substitution off

Bradley Davids

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Bradley Davids departs for Sharks.

62’

Conversion

Jean Smith

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

The Sharks supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

61’

Try

Jurenzo Julius

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Jurenzo Julius

61’

Clean break

Jurenzo Julius

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

The defensive line has been broken as Jurenzo Julius goes through the gap.

61’

Try assist

Andre Esterhuizen

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Spellbinding play by Andre Esterhuizen is finished off with a try.

59’

Substitution on

Matt Romao

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Matt Romao comes on for Sharks.

59’

Substitution off

Siya Kolisi

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Siya Kolisi leaves the field.

59’

Conversion

Jean Smith

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

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

58’

Try

Jurenzo Julius

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Jurenzo Julius.

58’

Clean break

Jurenzo Julius

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

What a run here by Jurenzo Julius as they get over the gainline!

58’

Try assist

Andre Esterhuizen

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Andre Esterhuizen played a key part in that try.

57’

Clean break

Manu Tshituka

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

What a run here by Manu Tshituka as they get over the gainline!

57’

Substitution on

Cristiano Tizzano

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Cristiano Tizzano comes on for Benetton Rugby.

57’

Substitution off

Jacob Umaga

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Jacob Umaga leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Federico Ruzza

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Federico Ruzza comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56’

Substitution off

Niccolo Cannone

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Niccolo Cannone leaves the field.

55’

Substitution on

Jean Smith

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Jean Smith comes on for Sharks.

55’

Substitution off

Zekhethelo Siyaya

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Zekhethelo Siyaya leaves the field.

55’

Substitution on

Corne Rahl

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Corne Rahl comes on for Sharks.

55’

Substitution off

Jason Jenkins

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Jason Jenkins leaves the field.

55’

Substitution on

Hanro Jacobs

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Hanro Jacobs comes on for Sharks.

55’

Substitution off

Vincent Koch

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Vincent Koch leaves the field.

55’

Substitution on

Fez Mbatha

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

55’

Substitution off

Eduan Swart

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Eduan Swart leaves the field.

55’

Substitution on

Phatu Ganyane

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Phatu Ganyane comes on for Sharks.

55’

Substitution off

Ox Nche

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Ox Nche leaves the field.

54’

Clean break

Ignacio Mendy

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

What a run here by Ignacio Mendy as they get over the gainline!

54’

Clean break

Mattia Midena

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

What a run here by Mattia Midena as they get over the gainline!

51’

Substitution on

Nicholas Gasperini

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Nicholas Gasperini comes on.

51’

Substitution off

Bautista Bernasconi

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Bautista Bernasconi comes off.

51’

Substitution on

Mattia Midena

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Mattia Midena comes on.

51’

Substitution off

Alessandro Izekor

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Alessandro Izekor comes off.

50’

Substitution on

So'otala Fa'aso'o

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes on.

50’

Substitution off

Giulio Marini

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

Giulio Marini comes off.

44’

Substitution on

Ivan Nemer

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Ivan Nemer coming on.

44’

Substitution off

Destiny Aminu

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Destiny Aminu coming off.

44’

Substitution on

Tiziano Pasquali

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tiziano Pasquali coming on.

44’

Substitution off

Marcos Gallorini

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Marcos Gallorini coming off.

43’

Conversion

Bradley Davids

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Bradley Davids adds the two points for Sharks.

42’

Try

Andre Esterhuizen

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Andre Esterhuizen.

42’

Try assist

Siya Kolisi

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Siya Kolisi played a key part in that try.

41’

Clean break

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Litelihle Bester being able to wriggle through a gap.

40’

Substitution on

Federico Zanandrea

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Benetton Rugby sub Federico Zanandrea comes onto the field.

40’

Substitution off

Tommaso Menoncello

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Tommaso Menoncello departs for Benetton Rugby.

40’

Start of second half

The second half kicks off.

40’

End of first half

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

40’

Conversion

Zekhethelo Siyaya

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Zekhethelo Siyaya will have to re-adjust the radar.

39’

Try

Edwill van der Merwe

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Edwill van der Merwe, as they goes over for the try.

39’

Try assist

Zekhethelo Siyaya

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

That's a great try assist by Zekhethelo Siyaya.

37’

Substitution on

Ignacio Mendy

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Benetton Rugby sub Ignacio Mendy comes onto the field.

37’

Substitution off

Nicholas Gasperini

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Nicholas Gasperini departs for Benetton Rugby.

36’

Substitution on

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Sharks sub Litelihle Bester comes onto the field.

36’

Substitution off

Makazole Mapimpi

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Makazole Mapimpi departs for Sharks.

36’

red-card

Jacob Umaga

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Jacob Umaga (Benetton Rugby) is shown the red card

36’

Clean break

Makazole Mapimpi

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Makazole Mapimpi being able to wriggle through a gap.

35’

Substitution on

Nicholas Gasperini

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Benetton Rugby sub Nicholas Gasperini comes onto the field.

35’

Substitution off

Ignacio Mendy

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Ignacio Mendy departs for Benetton Rugby.

28’

Clean break

Siya Kolisi

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Trouble here as Siya Kolisi breaches the defence.

27’

Substitution on

Makazole Mapimpi

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Makazole Mapimpi comes on.

27’

Substitution off

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Litelihle Bester comes off.

27’

Conversion

Bradley Davids

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Bradley Davids curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

26’

Try

Siya Kolisi

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Sharks maul...no miracles today as Siya Kolisi powers over.

25’

Substitution on

Litelihle Bester

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Litelihle Bester comes on.

25’

Substitution off

Makazole Mapimpi

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Makazole Mapimpi comes off.

24’

Yellow card

Bautista Bernasconi

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Bautista Bernasconi (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

24’

Clean break

Zekhethelo Siyaya

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

This is dangerous for the defence as Zekhethelo Siyaya bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

21’

Conversion

Zekhethelo Siyaya

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Zekhethelo Siyaya curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20’

Try

Jurenzo Julius

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Jurenzo Julius goes on their own for a try.

20’

Clean break

Jurenzo Julius

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

20’

Try assist

Nick Hatton

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

That's a great try assist by Nick Hatton.

14’

Clean break

Edwill van der Merwe

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.

11’

Conversion

Zekhethelo Siyaya

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Zekhethelo Siyaya has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10’

Try

Edwill van der Merwe

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Edwill van der Merwe

10’

Clean break

Edwill van der Merwe

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.

10’

Try assist

Jaco Williams

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Jaco Williams played a key part in that try.

8’

Clean break

Manu Tshituka

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

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

4’

Clean break

Rhyno Smith

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

The defensive line has been broken as Rhyno Smith goes through the gap.

4’

Clean break

Zekhethelo Siyaya

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

The defensive line has been broken as Zekhethelo Siyaya goes through the gap.

0’

Start of first half

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

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Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Benetton Rugby

Sharks

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

A. Esterhuizen

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

L. Marin

Tackles: 9

Points

J. Julius

Points: 15

Match Information

Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

United Rugby Championship