The Sharks claimed their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season, defeating the Welsh team Scarletts 29-19 at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday. This win propelled them to 12th place on the log with eight points from five matches. Scarletts remain at the bottom without a win in four games.
On Saturday afternoon, the Durban-based Sharks rugby team ended their winless streak in the United Rugby Championship (URC) by overcoming the Scarletts 29-19 at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. This marked their first triumph of the season after four previous losses, boosting their tally to eight points and elevating them to 12th position on the standings.
The Scarletts, a Welsh side, stayed rooted at the bottom of the log, still seeking their initial victory after four matches. The Sharks' performance provided a much-needed lift ahead of their upcoming away fixture against Ireland's Connacht.
While the Sharks celebrated their breakthrough, other South African teams had mixed results elsewhere in the URC. The Lions delivered a significant upset by defeating unbeaten Ulster 49-31 at Ellis Park, despite trailing 17-19 at halftime. The Lions outscored Ulster with seven tries to five, securing a bonus point and climbing four spots to seventh place. This followed the Bulls' loss to the Warriors in Glasgow on Friday night, leaving the Bulls just ahead of the Lions in the rankings.
The URC season continues to deliver competitive action, with South African franchises showing resilience amid challenging schedules.