Following an epic Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) quarterfinal between the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Munster, Hollywoodbets Kings Park witnessed one of the most dramatic conclusions in professional rugby history—a penalty shootout. The tense clash ended 24-24 after 80 minutes of regulation time and two grueling 10-minute halves of extra time. But beyond the scoreboard, it was the unique perspective of Sharks lock Jason Jenkins that provided fans with something truly unforgettable.
In a groundbreaking content collaboration between Hollywoodbets and the Sharks, Jenkins wore a GoPro during the match, capturing behind-the-scenes intensity, emotion, and a raw, unfiltered view of one of the sport’s most extraordinary moments. As young scrumhalf Bradley Davids stepped up to take the final kick in the shootout, Jenkins’ camera caught every detail—the collective breath-holding of teammates, the nervous anticipation in the crowd, and then the unbridled eruption of joy as the ball sailed through the uprights to seal victory.
This was more than just a win. For the Sharks, it marked redemption in a season that had tested their depth, unity, and ambition. After finishing the regular season outside the top spots, the Durban-based franchise had to fight tooth and nail to secure their playoff berth. Facing a formidable Munster side—champions in 2023 and steeped in knockout pedigree—the Sharks had their work cut out. But at home, under the coastal lights of Kings Park, they summoned a performance of grit, resilience, and flair.
The match itself had everything: bone-rattling collisions, tactical brilliance, and dramatic swings in momentum. Eben Etzebeth and Vincent Koch led from the front in the forwards, while the Sharks’ backline—including Aphelele Fassi and Lukhanyo Am—threatened with every touch. Munster were equally relentless, with Peter O’Mahony and Jack Crowley orchestrating a defiant Irish effort. But neither side could break the deadlock, even in extra time.
Enter the rarely-seen but totally enthralling penalty shootout—an occurrence so rare in rugby that many fans had never witnessed one live. In a moment reminiscent of football World Cups rather than rucks and mauls, players lined up to take pressure kicks from the tee. And in the end, it was the calm composure of Bradley Davids that settled it.
Thanks to the innovative partnership between Hollywoodbets and the Sharks, the moment wasn’t just experienced—it was felt. Jason Jenkins’ GoPro footage offered an immersive view of elite sport under pressure. From the inside of the huddle to the hush before the kick and the eruption after, it captured the essence of sport: unpredictable, emotional, and unifying.
The win propels the Sharks into the URC semifinals where they will take on the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, but perhaps more importantly, it injects belief and momentum into a team that has battled through adversity. For fans, the GoPro POV provided an unprecedented look at history in the making. For rugby, it was a glimpse of how technology and storytelling can combine to elevate the experience.
In Durban, they didn’t just win a game—they captured a moment.
