Bulls

40 - 27

Full Time

Sharks

Bulls vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Phepsi Buthelezi goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Phepsi Buthelezi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Sikhumbuzo Notshe is finished off with a try.

78'

Ruan Vermaak comes on.

76'

Ruan Nortje comes off.

76'

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jan-Hendrik Wessels picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and David Kriel took full advantage.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Justin Basson getting some game time.

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Hyron Andrews being replaced.

73'

Conversion

The Bulls supporters go wild as Chris William Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Bulls results in a try for Stravino Jacobs

68'

That's a great try assist by Johan Goosen.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Johan Goosen took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The Bulls supporters go wild as Chris William Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Embrose Papier

65'

Cornal Hendricks sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Cornal Hendricks goes through the gap.

65'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Boeta Chamberlain kicks the penalty goal.

64'

Sharks sub Grant Williams comes onto the field.

62'

Cameron Wright departs for Sharks.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris William Smith kicks the penalty goal.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Stravino Jacobs goes through the gap.

60'

Janko Swanepoel comes on for Bulls.

58'

Walt Steenkamp leaves the field.

58'

Embrose Papier comes on for Bulls.

55'

Zak Burger leaves the field.

55'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on for Bulls.

55'

Bismarck du Plessis leaves the field.

55'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes on for Sharks.

55'

Vincent Tshituka leaves the field.

55'

Simphiwe Matanzima comes on.

50'

Gerhard Steenekamp comes off.

50'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Mornay Smith getting some game time.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Francois Klopper being replaced.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with James Venter getting some game time.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Richardson being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain adds the two points for Sharks.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Aphelele Fassi.

48'

Aphelele Fassi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Boeta Chamberlain sets up the try.

48'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Stravino Jacobs getting some game time.

45'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Sbu Nkosi being replaced.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Carlu Sadie getting some game time.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Thomas du Toit being replaced.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Dan Jooste getting some game time.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Kerron van Vuuren being replaced.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Dian Bleuler getting some game time.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ntuthuko Mchunu being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain adds the two points for Sharks.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Marnus Potgieter as they score the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Marnus Potgieter being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Cameron Wright.

39'

Conversion

Chris William Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Bulls is finished off by Marcell Coetzee, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by David Kriel.

36'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to David Kriel being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Bulls supporters go wild as Chris William Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Boeta Chamberlain kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith adds the points for Bulls.

24'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Johan Goosen took full advantage.

10'

Marnus Potgieter comes on for Sharks.

Ben Tapuai leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bulls v Sharks 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sun 30th October 2022, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

67%

% Of Game In Lead

17%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Chamberlain

79'

40 - 27

Buthelezi

78'

40 - 25

Smith

40 - 20

76'

Wessels

38 - 20

75'

Smith

33 - 20

69'

Jacobs

31 - 20

68'

Smith

26 - 20

66'

Papier

24 - 20

65'

Chamberlain

64'

19 - 20

Smith

19 - 17

62'

Chamberlain

49'

16 - 17

Fassi

48'

16 - 15

Half Time

Chamberlain

40'

16 - 10

Potgieter

40'

16 - 8

Smith

16 - 3

37'

Coetzee

14 - 3

36'

Smith

9 - 3

34'

Chamberlain

28'

6 - 3

Smith

6 - 0

24'

Smith

3 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

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Bulls vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 7 on Sun 30th October 2022 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Sharks won the last encounter but Sharks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Sharks in 6th and Bulls in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bulls vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Bulls vs Sharks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.