Leinster suffer second consecutive defeat to Sharks in URC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Leinster lost 26-20 to the Sharks in Durban on October 3, marking their second defeat in the United Rugby Championship season. Leinster took an early lead with a try from Robbie Henshaw, but the Sharks responded with three tries, including two in quick succession during the second half. Although Leinster scored again through Andrew Osborne, they could not close the gap. They have so far collected three bonus points from their opening games. Leinster will look to secure their first win of the season against Cardiff next Saturday, while the Sharks face the Stormers away.
- •Leinster trails 26-20 to Sharks in Durban
- •Robbie Henshaw opened scoring with a try
- •Sharks scored three tries in response
- •Leinster aims for first win against Cardiff next
- •Sharks to play the Stormers in their next match
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Leinster lose to Sharks for second defeat in a row
"Leinster suffer a second consecutive defeat at the start of the new United Rugby Championship season as they lose 26-20 to the Sharks in Durban.
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