RFC Verdict
New Zealand defeated Sharks by 54 points, 0–54.
| Winner | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Margin | 54 |
| Verified score | 0–54 |
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
Full Time
SHA
Sharks
0–54
🇳🇿
NZL
New Zealand
DateAugust 11, 2026
VenueHollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
54 total points were scored.
New Zealand scored 100% of the match points.
The total was 7.2 points below the competition average of 61.2.
| Total points | 54 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 54 |
Form Guide
Sharks: L
New Zealand: L L L W W
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Trends
New Zealand is averaging 15.3 fewer points per match over its latest three compared with the previous three.
| Method | Latest three matches compared with the preceding three |
|---|
Records & Milestones
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
| Recorded meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
New Zealand’s attack (36.8 points per match) against Sharks’s defence (54.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Sharks points for | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sharks points against | 54 |
| New Zealand points for | 36.8 |
| New Zealand points against | 24.5 |
What This Means
Sharks is now 0-0-1 in this competition.
New Zealand is now 5-0-3 in this competition and on a 3-match losing run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Sharks vs New Zealand
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-28 22:59:49 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 54 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 54 |
| Meetings | 1 |
RFC currently has 1 completed meeting between Sharks and New Zealand available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Sharks vs New Zealand
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-28 22:59:49 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Sharks |
| Away Team | New Zealand |
Their recorded meetings average 54.0 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Sharks vs New Zealand
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-28 22:59:49 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 54 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 1 |
| Average | 54 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateAugust 11, 2026Match date
VenueHollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South AfricaMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeMatthew CarleyLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Karl Dickson
Assistant Referee 2Hollie Davidson
TV Match OfficialMike Adamson
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Andrew Jackson
Sharks
Starting XV
- –JP PietersenHead Coach
- 1
- 2Eduan SwartHooker
- 3Vincent KochProp
- 4Hendre StassenLock
- 5Deon SlabbertLock
- 6Phendulani ButheleziFlanker
- 7Emmanuel TshitukaFlanker
- 8Nick Hatton(C)Number 8
- 9Bradley DavidsScrum Half
- 10Vusi Simphiwe MoyoFly Half
- 11Lili BesterWing
- 12Murray KosterCentre
- 13Jurenzo JuliusCentre
- 14Donavan DonWing
- 15Zekhethelo SiyayaFull Back
Replacements
- 16Liam Van WykReplacement
- 17Phiwayinkosi Rambo KubhekaReplacement
- 18Simphiwe NgobeseReplacement
- 19Corne RahlReplacement
- 20Matt RomaoReplacement
- 21Ivan Van ZylReplacement
- 22Luan GiliomeeReplacement
- 23Ma'a NonuReplacement
New Zealand
Starting XV
- –Dave RennieHead Coach
- 1Ethan de GrootProp
- 2Asafo AumuaHooker
- 3Fletcher NewellProp
- 4Josh LordLock
- 5Sam DarryLock
- 6Tupou Vaa'iFlanker
- 7Luke JacobsonFlanker
- 8Wallace SititiNumber 8
- 9Kyle PrestonScrum Half
- 10Ruben LoveFly Half
- 11Caleb ClarkeWing
- 12Jordie BarrettCentre
- 13Quinn TupaeaCentre
- 14
- 15Damian McKenzieFull Back
Replacements
- 16Bradley SlaterReplacement
- 17Oliver NorrisReplacement
- 18Pasilio TosiReplacement
- 19Ethan BlackadderReplacement
- 20Semisi Ta’eiloaReplacement
- 21Cortez RatimaReplacement
- 22Timoci TavatavanawaiReplacement
- 23Emoni NarawaReplacement
1′
●
Change Match Status0–0
Sharks19′
🏉
Try0–5
Fehi FineanganofoNew Zealand20′
◆
Conversion0–7
Ruben LoveNew Zealand24′
↔
Replacement On0–7
Corne RahlSharks24′
↔
Replacement Off0–7
Hendre StassenSharks28′
🏉
Try0–12
Damian McKenzieNew Zealand30′
◆
Conversion0–14
Ruben LoveNew Zealand34′
↔
Replacement On0–14
Emoni NarawaNew Zealand34′
↔
Replacement Off0–14
Damian McKenzieNew Zealand41′
●
Change Match Status0–14
Sharks46′
🏉
Try0–19
Caleb ClarkeNew Zealand47′
◆
Conversion0–21
Ruben LoveNew Zealand49′
↔
Replacement On0–21
Luan GiliomeeSharks49′
↔
Replacement Off0–21
Donavan DonSharks53′
🏉
Try0–26
Fehi FineanganofoNew Zealand54′
◆
Conversion0–28
Ruben LoveNew Zealand55′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Bradley SlaterNew Zealand55′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Asafo AumuaNew Zealand55′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Pasilio TosiNew Zealand55′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Fletcher NewellNew Zealand55′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Oliver NorrisNew Zealand55′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Ethan de GrootNew Zealand55′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Ivan Van ZylSharks55′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Bradley DavidsSharks59′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Phiwayinkosi Rambo KubhekaSharks59′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Nemo Gunther RoelofseSharks59′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Liam Van WykSharks59′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Eduan SwartSharks59′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Simphiwe NgobeseSharks59′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Vincent KochSharks59′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Semisi Ta’eiloaNew Zealand59′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Wallace SititiNew Zealand59′
↔
Replacement On0–28
Matt RomaoSharks59′
↔
Replacement Off0–28
Phendulani ButheleziSharks60′
🏉
Try0–33
Jordie BarrettNew Zealand61′
◆
Conversion0–35
Ruben LoveNew Zealand62′
↔
Replacement On0–35
Ma'a NonuSharks62′
↔
Replacement Off0–35
Murray KosterSharks63′
🏉
Try0–40
Kyle PrestonNew Zealand63′
◆
Conversion0–42
Ruben LoveNew Zealand64′
↔
Replacement On0–42
Timoci TavatavanawaiNew Zealand64′
↔
Replacement Off0–42
Jordie BarrettNew Zealand64′
↔
Replacement On0–42
Ethan BlackadderNew Zealand64′
↔
Replacement Off0–42
Tupou Vaa'iNew Zealand70′
🏉
Try0–47
Timoci TavatavanawaiNew Zealand71′
↔
Replacement On0–47
Cortez RatimaNew Zealand71′
↔
Replacement Off0–47
Kyle PrestonNew Zealand75′
🏉
Try0–52
Sam DarryNew Zealand76′
◆
Conversion0–54
Ruben LoveNew ZealandSharksAnimated Team ComparisonNew Zealand
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
0VS0
SHANZL
Tries
0VS0
SHANZL
Possession
0%
SHA0%
NZLTerritory
0%
SHA0%
NZLAttackTeam comparison
Carries
0VS0
SHANZL
Carry Metres
0VS0
SHANZL
Clean Breaks
0VS0
SHANZL
Defenders Beaten
0VS0
SHANZL
Offloads
0VS0
SHANZL
Passes
0VS0
SHANZL
Try Assists
0VS0
SHANZL
Rucks Beyond Gain Line
0%
SHA0%
NZLBreakdownTeam comparison
Ruck Success
0%
SHA0%
NZLRucks Won
0VS0
SHANZL
Rucks Total
0VS0
SHANZL
Rucks Under 3 Seconds
0VS0
SHANZL
Rucks 3–6 Seconds
0VS0
SHANZL
Rucks Over 6 Seconds
0VS0
SHANZL
Turnovers Won
0VS0
SHANZL
Set PieceTeam comparison
Scrum Success
0%
SHA0%
NZLScrums Won
0VS0
SHANZL
Scrums Total
0VS0
SHANZL
Lineout Success
0%
SHA0%
NZLLineouts Won
0VS0
SHANZL
Lineouts Lost
0VS0
SHANZL
Mauls Won
0VS0
SHANZL
Maul Metres
0VS0
SHANZL
KickingTeam comparison
Kicks From Hand
0VS0
SHANZL
Kick Metres
0VS0
SHANZL
Goal Kicking
0%
SHA0%
NZLConversions
0VS0
SHANZL
Successful Goal Kicks
0%
SHA0%
NZLKicks to Touch
0VS0
SHANZL
Kicks Retained
0VS0
SHANZL
DefenceTeam comparison
Tackles Made
0VS0
SHANZL
Missed Tackles
0VS0
SHANZL
Tackle Success
0%
SHA0%
NZLDominant Tackles
0VS0
SHANZL
Turnover Tackles
0VS0
SHANZL
DisciplineTeam comparison
Penalties Conceded
0VS0
SHANZL
Free Kicks Conceded
0VS0
SHANZL
Sharks
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
New Zealand
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
1Meetings
0Sharks wins
0Draws
1New Zealand wins
Recent meetings
SharksAugust 11, 2026 · Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026 · Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa
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