Edinburgh

17 - 18

Full Time

Sharks

Edinburgh vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Siya Masuku will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Makazole Mapimpi

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Makazole Mapimpi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

80'

Siya Masuku sets up the try.

80'

Angus Williams comes on.

79'

D'Arcy Rae comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Brown bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

76'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Ashman getting some game time.

74'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dave Cherry being replaced.

74'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Charlie Shiel coming on.

69'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ali Price coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Dave Cherry took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Brown took full advantage.

68'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Freddy Douglas coming on.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ben Muncaster coming off.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Glen Young coming on.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Sam Skinner coming off.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with James Venter coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Phepsi Buthelezi coming off.

65'

Siya Masuku comes on for Sharks.

59'

Aphelele Fassi leaves the field.

59'

Jordan Hendrikse steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

59'

What a run here by Jack Brown as they get over the gainline!

57'

Jason Jenkins comes on for Sharks.

56'

Emile van Heerden leaves the field.

56'

Boan Venter comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Pierre Schoeman leaves the field.

56'

Ben Muncaster comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Freddy Douglas leaves the field.

56'

Dave Cherry comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

55'

Ewan Ashman leaves the field.

55'

Hanro Jacobs comes on for Sharks.

55'

Vincent Koch leaves the field.

55'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on for Sharks.

55'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

55'

Freddy Douglas comes on.

50'

Ben Muncaster comes off.

50'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Grant Williams getting some game time.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jaden Hendrikse being replaced.

49'

Jordan Hendrikse steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

49'

Conversion

Ross Thompson adds the two points for Edinburgh Rugby.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ewan Ashman dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Spellbinding play by Ali Price is finished off with a try.

46'

Yellow Card

Sam Skinner (Edinburgh Rugby) is shown a yellow card

46'

Yellow Card

Eben Etzebeth (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

46'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Fez Mbatha getting some game time.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bongi Mbonambi being replaced.

45'

Yellow Card

Lukhanyo Am (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

45'

Ross Thompson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse adds the two points for Sharks.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Aphelele Fassi, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Lukhanyo Am played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Lukhanyo Am being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Ross Thompson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Edinburgh Rugby ends with a try for Jamie Ritchie.

27'

Matt Currie played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Matt Currie breaches the defence.

27'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Brown getting some game time.

24'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ross McCann being replaced.

24'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lang took full advantage.

14'

Ross Thompson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Edinburgh Rugby results in a try for James Lang

11'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lang took full advantage.

11'

Mosese Tuipulotu played a key part in that try.

11'

Jordan Hendrikse steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Sharks 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 18th April 2025, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mapimpi

80'

17 - 18

Thompson

17 - 13

47'

Ashman

15 - 13

47'

Skinner

10 - 13

46'

Etzebeth

46'

10 - 13

45'

10 - 13

Hendrikse

42'

10 - 13

Fassi

41'

10 - 11

Half Time

Hendrikse

38'

10 - 6

Ritchie

10 - 3

27'

Lang

5 - 3

11'

Hendrikse

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Edinburgh

38%

Draw

Sharks

61%

Try by Makazole Mapimpi

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Edinburgh

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Edinburgh

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

57%

3-6 secs

22%

25%

6+ secs

13%

19%

116

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

61'

62'

78'

Edinburgh

Sharks

Edinburgh vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Fri 18th April 2025 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST on SuperSport, 06:35 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 04:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Edinburgh won the last encounter but Edinburgh 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 Sharks in 3rd and Edinburgh in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Edinburgh vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Edinburgh 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.