The Hollywoodbets Sharks return to Kings Park in Durban, South Africa, for Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship, where they host Ulster Rugby in one of the weekend’s headline fixtures. 

The Sharks will look to build early-season momentum at home behind captain Vincent Tshituka, while Ulster seeks a strong performance on South African soil, while continuing its URC campaign abroad.

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Both teams enter this matchup looking to establish rhythm following a mixed start to the season. 

For the Sharks, consistency at the set-piece and leadership in the pack remain key priorities, while Ulster’s traveling squad will aim to handle the Durban heat and the intensity of the Kings Park crowd.

With several international standouts on both sides, including Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Iain Henderson, the fixture promises a high-level contest of physicality and tactical discipline. 

The match marks the first meeting between the sides this season and an early test of depth for both squads.

Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Ulster Rugby Kickoff Time, Lineups

Kickoff is 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, South Africa, in Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship.

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Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup vs. Ulster Rugby

• Starting 15: Edwill van der Merwe, Ethan Hooker, Jurenzo Julius, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Masuku, Grant Williams, Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Vincent Koch, Eben Etzebeth, Marvin Orie, Siya Kolisi, Vincent Tshituka (CAPT), Phepsi Buthelezi
• Replacements: Fez Mbatha, Simphiwe Matanzima, Ruan Dreyer, Bathobele Hlekani, Emmanuel Tshituka, Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse, Lukhanyo Am

Ulster Rugby Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks

• Starting 15: Michael Lowry, Werner Kok, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale, Jack Murphy, Nathan Doak, Sam Crean, Tom Stewart, Scott Wilson, Iain Henderson (CAPT), Harry Sheridan, David McCann, Nick Timoney, Juarno Augustus
• Replacements: Rob Herring, Callum Reid, Tom O’Toole, Joe Hopes, Sean Reffell, Conor McKee, Jake Flannery, Jude Postlethwaite

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URC Standings 2025: Round 3

1. DHL Stormers (14) – 3-0-0
2. Munster Rugby (14) – 3-0-0
3. Glasgow Warriors (11) – 2-1-0
4. Cardiff Rugby (11) – 2-1-0
5. Ulster Rugby (10) – 2-0-0
6. Vodacom Bulls (10) – 2-1-0
7. Benetton Rugby (9) – 2-1-0
8. Zebre Parma (9) – 2-1-0
9. Connacht Rugby (6) – 1-1-0
10. Leinster Rugby (6) – 1-2-0
11. Ospreys (5) – 1-2-0
12. Edinburgh Rugby (3) – 0-2-0
13. Hollywoodbets Sharks (2) – 0-2-1
14. Dragons RFC (2) – 0-2-1
15. Lions (1) – 0-3-0
16. Scarlets (0) – 0-2-0

Team (Pts.) – W-L-D

URC Results 2025: Round 3

• Munster 20 - 19 Edinburgh
• Scarlets 0 - 34 DHL Stormers
• Benetton 41- 15 Lions
• Ospreys 24 - 0 Zebre Parma
• Glasgow Warriors 49 - 0 Dragons RFC
• Leinster 31 - 5 Hollywoodbets Sharks
• Ulster 28 - 7 Vodacom Bulls
• Cardiff Rugby 14 - 8 Connacht

URC Schedule 2025: Round 4

Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

• Cardiff vs. Dragons RFC — 2:45 PM ET
• Edinburgh vs. Benetton — 2:45 PM
• Connacht vs. Bulls — 2:45 PM ET 

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

• Lions vs. Scarlets — 7:45 AM ET
• Sharks vs. Ulster — 10 AM ET
• Leinster vs. Munster — 12:15 PM ET
• Zebre vs. Stormers — 2:45 PM ET
• Ospreys vs. Glasgow Warriors — 2:45 PM ET

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