Gloucester

22 - 36

Full Time

Sharks

Gloucester vs Sharks

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

80'

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

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Freddie Clarke

78'

Spellbinding play by Ollie Thorley is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Thorley bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Richardson bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

78'

Dylan Richardson comes on.

76'

James Venter comes off.

76'

Jeandre Labuschagne comes on.

76'

Gerbrandt Grobler comes off.

76'

Conversion

Adam Hastings has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Santiago Socino

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Santiago Socino bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

75'

Freddie Clarke played a key part in that try.

75'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Curwin Bosch getting some game time.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Aphelele Fassi being replaced.

74'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Hathaway getting some game time.

73'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jonny May being replaced.

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Wright getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Grant Williams being replaced.

72'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanru Jacobs coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Koch coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Fez Mbatha coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Bongi Mbonambi coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Ntuthuko Mchunu coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Ox Nche coming off.

69'

Gloucester Rugby sub Jack Clement comes onto the field.

64'

Ruan Ackermann departs for Gloucester Rugby.

64'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Siya Masuku as they hook it left.

63'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Makazole Mapimpi to score the try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

59'

Siya Masuku played a key part in that try.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Adam Hastings kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

The forward pack of Gloucester Rugby will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

57'

Stephen Varney comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

55'

Caolan Englefield leaves the field.

55'

Albert Tuisue comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

55'

Arthur Clark leaves the field.

55'

Max Llewellyn comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

55'

Seb Atkinson leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Siya Masuku kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Aphelele Fassi.

54'

What a run here by Aphelele Fassi as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Siya Masuku.

54'

What a run here by Makazole Mapimpi as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Aphelele Fassi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

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

44'

Grant Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Mayco Vivas coming on.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Jamal Ford-Robinson coming off.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Santiago Socino coming on.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Seb Blake coming off.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Kirill Gotovtsev coming on.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Fraser Balmain coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Conversion

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Phepsi Buthelezi as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Phepsi Buthelezi breaches the defence.

25'

Vincent Koch played a key part in that try.

25'

Penalty Goal

Caolan Englefield adds the points for Gloucester Rugby.

22'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Santiago Carreras as they hook it left.

21'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Yellow Card

Aphelele Fassi (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Caolan Englefield goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Gloucester v Sharks 
  
 Final 
  
 Fri 24th May 2024, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Clarke

22 - 36

78'

Hastings

17 - 36

76'

Socino

15 - 36

75'

Masuku

60'

10 - 36

Mapimpi

59'

10 - 34

Hastings

10 - 29

57'

Tuisue

8 - 29

57'

Masuku

55'

3 - 29

Fassi

54'

3 - 27

Masuku

52'

3 - 22

Masuku

49'

3 - 19

Half Time

Masuku

36'

3 - 16

Masuku

30'

3 - 13

Masuku

26'

3 - 10

Buthelezi

25'

3 - 8

Englefield

3 - 3

22'

Masuku

14'

0 - 3

Fassi

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Gloucester

Sharks

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Defence Profile

Gloucester

Sharks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

36%

3-6 secs

23%

35%

6+ secs

16%

25%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

70'

71'

73'

76'

Gloucester

Sharks

Gloucester Rugby vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Gloucester Rugby face off against Sharks in Challenge Cup Final on Fri 24th May 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST on SuperSport, 07:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Sharks won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Sharks in 1st and Sharks in 1st underlining just how tight this match could be.

Gloucester Rugby vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Gloucester Rugby 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.