RECAP: Sharks v Lions

Saturday 8 Mar 2025

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round One encounter between the Sharks and Lions in Durban.

The Sharks know victory over their visitors will see them add the URC SA Shield to the EPCR Challenge Cup and the Currie Cup, which are already in their trophy cabinet at Kings Park.

* To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE!

* Our live blog will appear below, it might take a little while to load, so please be patient. We apologise for the inconvenience!

Fixture

United Rugby Championship

Sharks

25 - 22

Full-time

Lions

All Stats and Data

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RECAP: Sharks v Lions

* To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE!

* Our live blog will appear below, it might take a little while to load, so please be patient. We apologise for the inconvenience!

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