Connacht

36 - 30

Full Time

Sharks

Connacht vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

Penalty Goal

Cathal Forde kicks the penalty.

79'

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr comes on.

78'

Eduan Keyter comes off.

78'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tinotenda Mavesere getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with James Venter being replaced.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Reniel Hugo getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gerbrandt Grobler being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Cathal Forde has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Oisin Dowling scores the try from close range.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boyle getting some game time.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Murphy being replaced.

70'

Connacht Rugby sub Caolin Blade comes onto the field.

63'

Ben Murphy departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Oisin Dowling comes onto the field.

60'

David O'Connor departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Connacht Rugby sub Dylan Tierney-Martin comes onto the field.

60'

Dave Heffernan departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Sharks sub Hanro Jacobs comes onto the field.

60'

Ruan Dreyer departs for Sharks.

60'

Trevor Nyakane comes on for Sharks.

60'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

60'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

59'

Dylan Richardson leaves the field.

59'

Peter Dooley comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Denis Buckley leaves the field.

55'

Sam Illo comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Finlay Bealham leaves the field.

55'

Shamus Hurley-Langton comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Conor Oliver leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cathal Forde kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Shane Jennings allows them to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Shane Jennings as they get over the gainline!

54'

Cathal Forde has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dave Heffernan from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

50'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tian Meyer getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids being replaced.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Cathal Forde adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Cathal Forde.

42'

Mack Hansen played a key part in that try.

42'

Mack Hansen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with David Hawkshaw coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Josh Ioane coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Conversion

Siya Masuku does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks as Gerbrandt Grobler goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Siya Masuku being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks supporters go wild as Jordan Hendrikse successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Trouble here as Josh Murphy breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Andre Esterhuizen scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Bradley Davids is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Jurenzo Julius breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse adds the points for Sharks.

24'

Conversion

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Andre Esterhuizen

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andre Esterhuizen bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Shane Jennings took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Josh Ioane has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Connacht Rugby pack has powered over for Dave Heffernan to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Piers O'Conor goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Sharks 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 28th September 2024, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Federico Vedovelli

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

37%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Masuku

81'

36 - 30

Forde

36 - 27

79'

Forde

33 - 27

71'

Dowling

31 - 27

70'

Forde

26 - 27

55'

Jennings

24 - 27

54'

Heffernan

19 - 27

50'

Forde

14 - 27

43'

Forde

12 - 27

42'

Half Time

Masuku

39'

7 - 27

Grobler

37'

7 - 25

Hendrikse

34'

7 - 20

Masuku

29'

7 - 17

Esterhuizen

28'

7 - 15

Hendrikse

24'

7 - 10

Masuku

22'

7 - 7

Esterhuizen

20'

7 - 5

Ioane

7 - 0

Heffernan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Connacht

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

41%

3-6 secs

24%

35%

6+ secs

17%

24%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

73'

75'

76'

78'

80'

Connacht

Sharks

Connacht vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 2 on Sat 28th September 2024 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST on SuperSport, 07:35 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 04:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST in the US.

Connacht 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 10 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Connacht in 13th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Connacht vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Connacht 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.