Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Ulster Rugby Kickoff Time, Lineups In URC Round 4

The Hollywoodbets Sharks return to Kings Park in Durban 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 seek a strong performance on South African soil as they continue their URC campaign abroad.

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 10:00 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 RugbyStarting 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 ButheleziReplacements: Fez Mbatha, Simphiwe Matanzima, Ruan Dreyer, Bathobele Hlekani, Emmanuel Tshituka, Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse, Lukhanyo AmUlster Rugby Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets SharksStarting 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 AugustusReplacements: Rob Herring, Callum Reid, Tom O’Toole, Joe Hopes, Sean Reffell, Conor McKee, Jake Flannery, Jude PostlethwaiteSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription

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URC Results 2025: Round 3Munster 20 – 19 EdinburghScarlets 0 – 34 DHL StormersBenetton 41- 15 LionsOspreys 24 – 0 Zebre ParmaGlasgow Warriors 49 – 0 Dragons RFCLeinster 31 – 5 Hollywoodbets SharksUlster 28 – 7 Vodacom BullsCardiff Rugby 14 – 8 ConnachtURC Schedule 2025: Round 4

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