Ospreys gain bonus point despite loss to Sharks in URC opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Ospreys were defeated by the Sharks 41-24 in the United Rugby Championship opener in Durban on September 26. Sharks took a commanding lead at halftime, scoring four tries, while Ospreys fought back with four tries of their own. Despite the loss, Ospreys secured a bonus point for scoring four tries. Ospreys will next face the Lions in Johannesburg on October 3.
- •Sharks led 28-14 at halftime.
- •Ospreys scored tries from Morgan, Parry, Wright, and Hopkins.
- •Moyo contributed with two penalties for the Sharks.
- •Liam Wright made his debut for Ospreys.
- •Ospreys next play against Lions on October 3.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ospreys dominated by Sharks but earn Durban bonus
"Ospreys well beaten by Sharks in United Rugby Championship opener but earn consolation four-try bonus.
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