Sharks 29 - 19 Scarlets

Full time

25 Oct 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 5

Hollywoodbets Kings Park

The Sharks secured a 29-19 victory against the Scarlets at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Vincent Tshituka opened the scoring with an early try, followed by Emmanuel Tshituka and Lee-Marvin Mazibuko adding two more for the home team. The Scarlets responded with tries from Marnus van der Merwe and Blair Murray, but struggled to keep pace. Jean Smith's kicking was instrumental, converting all three of Sharks' first-half tries. Siya Kolisi extended the Sharks' lead shortly after halftime, further solidifying their advantage. Tom Rogers scored for the Scarlets to keep them in contention, but a yellow card for Taine Plumtree hampered their efforts. Ultimately, the Sharks maintained control to secure the win, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defensive effort.

Broadcasters

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IE TG4

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 26.5°C (Feels like 26.5°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 20.2 km/h, gusting to 42.6 km/h Humidity: 64% Cloud Cover: 24%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
4'

Try

Vincent Tshituka · Sharks

5 - 0
15'

Try

Marnus van der Merwe · Scarlets

5 - 5
16'

Conversion

Sam Costelow · Scarlets

5 - 7
18'

Try

Emmanuel Tshituka · Sharks

10 - 7
19'

Conversion

Jean Smith · Sharks

12 - 7
20'

Try

Blair Murray · Scarlets

12 - 12
21'

Conversion

Sam Costelow · Scarlets

12 - 14
27'

Try

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko · Sharks

17 - 14
28'

Conversion

Jean Smith · Sharks

19 - 14
Halftime 19 - 14
Second Half
44'

Try

Tom Rogers · Scarlets

19 - 19
48'

Try

Siya Kolisi · Sharks

24 - 19
49'

Conversion

Jean Smith · Sharks

26 - 19
52'

Substitution

Alec Hepburn on for Kemsley Mathias · Scarlets
52'

Substitution

Henry Thomas on for Archer Holz · Scarlets
58'

Substitution

Fez Mbatha on for Bongi Mbonambi · Sharks
60'

Substitution

Phepsi Buthelezi on for Siya Kolisi · Sharks
60'

Substitution

Jurenzo Julius on for Lukhanyo Am · Sharks
63'

Penalty

Jean Smith · Sharks

29 - 19
63'

Substitution

Jarrod Taylor on for Jake Ball · Scarlets
63'

Substitution

Joe Hawkins on for Johnny Williams · Scarlets
63'

Substitution

Cameron Dawson on for Ox Nche · Sharks
66'

Substitution

Mawande Mdanda on for Lee-Marvin Mazibuko · Sharks
69'

Substitution

Jaden Hendrikse on for Grant Williams · Sharks
71'

Yellow Card

Taine Plumtree · Scarlets
72'

Substitution

Archie Hughes on for Dane Blacker · Scarlets
72'

Substitution

Hakeem Kunene on for Jean Smith · Sharks
73'

Substitution

Alex Groves on for Harvey Cuckson · Scarlets
75'

Substitution

Kirby Myhill on for Marnus van der Merwe · Scarlets
75'

Substitution

Ioan Nicholas on for Tom Rogers · Scarlets
Fulltime 29 - 19

Player ratings

Sharks

15 Jordan Hendrikse 6.3
14 Ethan Hooker 8.4
13 Lukhanyo Am 6.1
12 Andre Esterhuizen 7.0
11 Edwill van der Merwe 6.5
10 Jean Smith 6.7
9 Grant Williams 8.2
1 Ox Nche 7.8
2 Bongi Mbonambi 6.8
3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko 7.6
4 Eben Etzebeth 6.4
5 Marvin Orie 7.0
6 Siya Kolisi 6.7
7 Vincent Tshituka 7.6
8 Emmanuel Tshituka 7.6
16 Fez Mbatha 6.6
17 Cameron Dawson 6.3
18 Mawande Mdanda 6.3
19 JJ Scheepers –
20 Phepsi Buthelezi 6.5
21 Jaden Hendrikse 6.0
22 Jurenzo Julius 6.6
23 Hakeem Kunene –

Scarlets

15 Blair Murray 6.2
14 Tom Rogers 7.9
13 Joe Roberts 6.1
12 Johnny Williams 6.0
11 Ellis Mee 6.0
10 Sam Costelow 6.6
9 Dane Blacker 6.1
1 Kemsley Mathias 6.1
2 Marnus van der Merwe 6.7
3 Archer Holz 5.7
4 Harvey Cuckson 7.0
5 Jake Ball 6.0
6 Sam Lousi 6.0
7 Dan Davis 6.8
8 Taine Plumtree 5.5
16 Kirby Myhill –
17 Alec Hepburn 5.7
18 Henry Thomas 5.0
19 Alex Groves –
20 Jarrod Taylor 6.1
21 Archie Hughes –
22 Joe Hawkins 5.9
23 Ioan Nicholas –