Home wins and away losses for SA franchises in URC matches
South African rugby franchises the Lions and Sharks secured victories in the United Rugby Championship, while the Stormers and Bulls suffered narrow away defeats. The Lions overcame a sloppy first half to dominate Ospreys, while the Sharks edged out Leinster in a tightly contested match.
Why it matters
The URC is a premier international rugby competition, and these results significantly impact the early-season standings for South African teams.
Lions players during their match against Ospreys at Ellis Park on Saturday. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images
The Lions and Sharks continued their unblemished start to the United Rugby Championship (URC) season with their second straight wins, while the Stormers and Bulls slipped to tight defeats on the road over the weekend.
The Lions and Sharks swapped opponents from last week, as Ospreys travelled up to the highveld and were blown away 35-19 after a second-half blitz on Saturday, while Leinster moved down to the coast, and again put up a fight, but were confidently beaten 26-20, needing a late try to sneak a bonus point.
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