Sharks 36 - 24 Stormers

Full time

31 Jan 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 11

Hollywoodbets Kings Park

The Sharks triumphed over the Stormers with a score of 36-24 in a thrilling URC clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cobus Reinach opened the scoring for the Stormers with an early try, but the Sharks responded quickly through Grant Williams, who crossed the line and was converted by Jordan Hendrikse. The Sharks extended their lead with tries from Ethan Hooker and Andre Esterhuizen, showcasing their attacking prowess. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kept the Stormers in touch with penalties and a try from Paul de Villiers just after halftime. However, the Sharks maintained their momentum with tries from Jaco Williams and an impressive performance from Hendrikse, who contributed with conversions and penalties. The Stormers struggled with discipline, receiving yellow cards that hindered their performance. Ultimately, the Sharks secured a well-deserved victory, having previously defeated the Stormers just days prior.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 28.6°C (Feels like 29.2°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 9.1 km/h, gusting to 23.7 km/h Humidity: 67% Cloud Cover: 86%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
0'

Try

Cobus Reinach · Stormers

0 - 5
8'

Yellow Card

Paul de Villiers · Stormers
11'

Try

Grant Williams · Sharks

5 - 5
12'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

7 - 5
15'

Penalty

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu · Stormers

7 - 8
18'

Yellow Card Complete

Paul de Villiers · Stormers
19'

Penalty

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu · Stormers

7 - 11
24'

Try

Ethan Hooker · Sharks

12 - 11
24'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

14 - 11
34'

Substitution

JD Schickerling on for Adre Smith · Stormers
38'

Penalty

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu · Stormers

14 - 14
40'

Substitution

Ntuthuko Mchunu on for Oli Kebble · Stormers
40'

Substitution

Vincent Koch on for Hanro Jacobs · Sharks
Halftime 14 - 14
Second Half
42'

Penalty

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu · Stormers

14 - 22
42'

Try

Paul de Villiers · Stormers

14 - 19
43'

Conversion

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu · Stormers

14 - 24
45'

Substitution

Eduan Swart on for Fez Mbatha · Sharks
45'

Substitution

Jason Jenkins on for Corne Rahl · Sharks
47'

Try

Andre Esterhuizen · Sharks

19 - 24
47'

Yellow Card

Ruben van Heerden · Stormers
48'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

21 - 24
50'

Substitution

JJ Kotze on for Andre-Hugo Venter · Stormers
50'

Substitution

Zachary Porthen on for Neethling Fouche · Stormers
52'

Try

Jaco Williams · Sharks

28 - 24
52'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

23 - 24
53'

Substitution

Jaden Hendrikse on for Grant Williams · Sharks
54'

Substitution

Nick Hatton on for Siya Kolisi · Sharks
54'

Substitution

Stefan Ungerer on for Cobus Reinach · Stormers
56'

Substitution

Warrick Gelant on for Wandisile Simelane · Stormers
57'

Yellow Card Complete

Ruben van Heerden · Stormers
65'

Substitution

Marcel Theunissen on for Ben-Jason Dixon · Stormers
65'

Substitution

Hanro Jacobs on for Vincent Koch · Sharks
66'

Substitution

Jurie Matthee on for Damian Willemse · Stormers
68'

Penalty

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

31 - 24
71'

Try

Jaco Williams · Sharks

36 - 24
72'

Substitution

Jurenzo Julius on for Jaco Williams · Sharks
75'

Substitution

Siya Masuku on for Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks
Fulltime 36 - 24

Player ratings

Sharks

15 Aphelele Fassi 5.8
14 Edwill van der Merwe 5.8
13 Ethan Hooker 8.0
12 Andre Esterhuizen 7.5
11 Jaco Williams 8.0
10 Jordan Hendrikse 6.4
9 Grant Williams 8.5
1 Ox Nche 6.2
2 Fez Mbatha 6.5
3 Hanro Jacobs 5.2
4 Corne Rahl 6.5
5 Emile van Heerden 6.9
6 Siya Kolisi 7.0
7 Vincent Tshituka 6.9
8 Phepsi Buthelezi 7.0
16 Eduan Swart 6.5
17 Phatu Ganyane –
18 Vincent Koch 5.9
19 Jason Jenkins 5.9
20 Nick Hatton 7.0
21 Jaden Hendrikse 6.6
22 Siya Masuku –
23 Jurenzo Julius –

Stormers

15 Damian Willemse 5.4
14 Dylan Maart 6.1
13 Wandisile Simelane 5.5
12 Jonathan Roche 6.5
11 Leolin Zas 5.6
10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 6.1
9 Cobus Reinach 6.0
1 Oli Kebble 6.1
2 Andre-Hugo Venter 6.8
3 Neethling Fouche 5.7
4 Adre Smith 5.3
5 Ruben van Heerden 5.5
6 Paul de Villiers 5.6
7 Ben-Jason Dixon 6.0
8 Evan Roos 5.7
16 JJ Kotze 6.4
17 Ntuthuko Mchunu 5.1
18 Zachary Porthen 5.8
19 JD Schickerling 6.2
20 Marcel Theunissen 5.9
21 Stefan Ungerer 5.8
22 Jurie Matthee 5.9
23 Warrick Gelant 5.6