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URC — Saturday 06 June 2026

Saturday 06 June 2026

Match of the Day

The Hollywoodbets Sharks seal the 2025/26 campaign with a definitive 54-19 triumph over Zebre

On Saturday afternoon, the Hollywoodbets Sharks closed out their 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship run with a dominant 54-19 victory at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. The emphatic win provided a high-profile finish to the campaign, ensuring the team could deliver a fitting send-off to departing players, including Bok captain Siya Kolisi. The performance was marked by sustained attacking dominance, cementing the conclusion of an otherwise injury-hampered season.

This fixture wrapped up the curtain on a competitive year for the club, setting the stage for reflection after the squad’s earlier blowout win against Benetton, which saw the Sharks demolish the visitors 46-7 earlier in the week. The overall run of form from the Sharks suggests a potent attacking structure, capable of overwhelming opponents when conditions are favourable. For the Stormers, the weekend was a rollercoaster, highlighted by the quarter-final semi-final victory against Cardiff (44-21) on the same Saturday, a result that booked their spot in next week’s semi-final draw.

Talking Point
The dramatic, back-and-forth nature of the DHL Stormers’ playoff push was the defining feature of the URC weekend. After settling for a 38-38 draw with Ulster on Friday night following a late penalty try, the Stormers rebounded with a dominant 44-21 win over Cardiff, confirming their place in the Semi-Finals and painting a picture of resilience leading into the knockout stages.
Stats
  • Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Zebre:** 54-19
  • Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Benetton:** 46-7
  • DHL Stormers vs Cardiff:** 44-21
  • DHL Stormers vs Ulster:** 38-38
  • DHL Stormers vs Leinster:** 20-11

Other Results & News

The Sharks continued their run of scoring points by dismantling Benetton 46-7 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. In related semi-final action, the DHL Stormers also suffered a loss in their Vodacom URC Semi-Final to Leinster, going down 20-11 in Dublin.

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Next FixtureThe DHL Stormers are set to face an opponent to be decided by the final quarter-final result.
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