Stormers

43 - 25

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Connacht

Connacht vs Stormers

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

81'

Conversion

Manie Libbok converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Stormers is finished off by Ruhan Nel

79'

Spellbinding play by Hacjivah Dayimani is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hacjivah Dayimani bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

79'

Jean-Luc du Plessis comes on.

78'

Daniel du Plessis comes off.

78'

Sacha Mngomezulu comes on.

78'

Leolin Zas comes off.

78'

Alistair Vermaak comes on.

78'

Steven Kitshoff comes off.

78'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Manie Libbok will have to re-adjust the radar.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Stormers is finished off by Marcel Theunissen

76'

Spellbinding play by Hacjivah Dayimani is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hacjivah Dayimani bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

76'

Marcel Theunissen comes on.

75'

Willie Engelbrecht comes off.

75'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Tom Daly will have to re-adjust the radar.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Byron Ralston

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Byron Ralston took full advantage.

74'

Mack Hansen played a key part in that try.

74'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Connor Evans getting some game time.

73'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Evan Roos being replaced.

73'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Manie Libbok as they hook it left.

71'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Daly getting some game time.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Carty being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Stormers supporters go wild as Manie Libbok successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Stormers leads to a try for Paul de Wet

64'

Leolin Zas sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Leolin Zas goes through the gap.

64'

Connacht Rugby sub Kieran Marmion comes onto the field.

63'

Caolin Blade departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Jarrad Butler comes onto the field.

63'

Conor Oliver departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Jordan Duggan comes onto the field.

63'

Denis Buckley departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Jack Aungier comes onto the field.

63'

Finlay Bealham departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

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

63'

Dave Heffernan departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Stormers sub Paul de Wet comes onto the field.

62'

Herschel Jantjies departs for Stormers.

62'

JJ Kotze comes on for Stormers.

59'

Joseph Dweba leaves the field.

59'

Neethling Fouche comes on for Stormers.

59'

Frans Malherbe leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Carty kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Shamus Hurley-Langton from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

58'

What a run here by Mack Hansen as they get over the gainline!

52'

Angelo Davids makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Oisin Dowling getting some game time.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Murray being replaced.

47'

Leolin Zas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

I don't believe it!!!! The conversion attempt by Jack Carty is denied due to a charge down!

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Conor Oliver goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Denis Buckley.

39'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Tom Farrell being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Byron Ralston comes on for Connacht Rugby.

34'

Tiernan O'Halloran leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Manie Libbok does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Stormers ends with a try for Manie Libbok.

32'

Angelo Davids sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Angelo Davids breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Stormers ends with a try for Manie Libbok.

27'

Herschel Jantjies played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Daniel du Plessis breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok adds the points for Stormers.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mack Hansen bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

17'

Conversion

Manie Libbok converts the try.

16'

Try

What a kick! Angelo Davids takes full advantage to score for Stormers.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Angelo Davids took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Manie Libbok is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Herschel Jantjies took full advantage.

14'

Jack Carty has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Mack Hansen

12'

Spellbinding play by Jack Carty is finished off with a try.

12'

Penalty Goal

Jack Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stormers v Connacht 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 13th May 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Libbok

43 - 25

81'

Nel

41 - 25

79'

Theunissen

36 - 25

76'

Ralston

74'

31 - 25

Libbok

31 - 20

65'

de Wet

29 - 20

64'

Carty

59'

24 - 20

Hurley-Langton

58'

24 - 18

Half Time

Oliver

39'

24 - 13

Libbok

24 - 8

33'

Libbok

22 - 8

32'

Libbok

17 - 8

28'

Libbok

15 - 8

27'

Libbok

10 - 8

24'

Libbok

7 - 8

16'

Davids

5 - 8

15'

Hansen

12'

0 - 8

Carty

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

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Stormers vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers face off against Connacht in United Rugby Championship Semi Final on Sat 13th May 2023 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Connacht in 3rd and Stormers in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stormers vs Connacht Squads

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