Connacht

15 - 29

Full Time

Stormers

Connacht vs Stormers

Events

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

80'

Conversion

Yaqeen Ahmed converts the try.

80'

Try

What a kick! Ezekiel Ngobeni takes full advantage to score for Stormers.

79'

Spellbinding play by Seabelo Senatla is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seabelo Senatla bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

79'

Yaqeen Ahmed takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

78'

Try

Stormers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Vernon Paulo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Paulo getting some game time.

74'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Louw Nel being replaced.

74'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Ngobeni getting some game time.

73'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Andre Warner being replaced.

73'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Wandisile Simelane getting some game time.

71'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Warrick Gelant being replaced.

71'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sean Naughton getting some game time.

71'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Devine being replaced.

71'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Max Flynn coming on.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Shamus Hurley-Langton coming off.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Shayne Bolton coming on.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Finn Treacy coming off.

65'

Stormers sub Yaqeen Ahmed comes onto the field.

63'

Jurie Matthee departs for Stormers.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Finn Treacy goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Riley Norton goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jonathan Roche goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jurie Matthee kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sazi Sandi from scoring as they record the try for Stormers.

56'

Fiachna Barrett comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Finlay Bealham leaves the field.

55'

Jordan Duggan comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Francois van Wyk leaves the field.

55'

David O'Connor comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Josh Murphy leaves the field.

55'

Matt Victory comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Eoin de Buitlear leaves the field.

55'

Yellow Card

Paul Boyle (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

53'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Caolin Blade getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Olly Reid getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Matongo being replaced.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Adre Smith getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Gary Porter being replaced.

46'

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

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with JD Schickerling being replaced.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Sazi Sandi getting some game time.

46'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Neethling Fouche being replaced.

46'

Stormers decided to go for goal with Jurie Matthee taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Connacht Rugby go for goal with Sam Gilbert taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Josh Ioane goes over.

41'

Ben Murphy played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Mack Hansen goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Sam Gilbert being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Leolin Zas being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Jurie Matthee breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Jurie Matthee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

What a kick! Warrick Gelant takes full advantage to score for Stormers.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Warrick Gelant bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

19'

Andre Warner sets up the try.

19'

Penalty Goal

Jurie Matthee kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Ruhan Nel goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Sam Grove-White blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Stormers 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 25th September 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

20%

% Of Game In Lead

70%

23%

Possession Last 10 min

77%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ahmed

80'

15 - 29

Ngobeni

79'

15 - 27

Paulo

77'

15 - 22

Matthee

57'

15 - 17

Sandi

56'

15 - 15

Boyle

15 - 10

53'

Gilbert

15 - 10

51'

Half Time

Ioane

12 - 10

41'

Gilbert

7 - 10

38'

Hansen

5 - 10

37'

Matthee

20'

0 - 10

Gelant

19'

0 - 8

Matthee

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Stormers

More Less

Defence Profile

Connacht

Stormers

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

70%

3-6 secs

16%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

145

Last 5 Penalties

64'

66'

70'

73'

75'

Connacht

Stormers

Connacht vs Stormers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Stormers in United Rugby Championship Round 1 on Fri 25th September 2026 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 06:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Connacht vs Stormers Squads

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