Ospreys dominated by Sharks but earn Durban bonus
Ospreys well beaten by Sharks in United Rugby Championship opener but earn consolation four-try bonus.
In a season-defining loss for the Ospreys, the Sharks dominated their South African adversaries in Durban's opening United Rugby Championship (URC) match of the 2026-27 season. Nick Hatton, Manu Tshituka, Luan Giliomee and Lili Bester scored tries for the Sharks, who led 28-14 at halftime. The Ospreys fought back with scores from Luke Morgan, Sam Parry, and former Australian captain Liam Wright, who made his debut.
Despite the late effort, the Sharks' Vusi Moyo and former Giliomee netted two tries to secure a 41-24 victory. However, for the resilient Ospreys, the consolation lay in their four-try bonus. Ospreys coach Mark Jones emphasized the need to improve their performance against the Lions in Johannesburg next week.
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