Dragons RFC

30 - 33

Full Time

Sharks

Dragons RFC vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

87'

Conversion

Siya Masuku converts the try.

87'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Fez Mbatha scores from close range.

84'

Lionel Cronje comes on.

78'

Jordan Hendrikse comes off.

78'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Luke Yendle getting some game time.

74'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Chris Coleman being replaced.

74'

Sharks make a substitution with Corne Rahl coming on.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Jason Jenkins coming off.

67'

Dragons RFC sub Dane Blacker comes onto the field.

63'

Rhodri Williams departs for Dragons RFC.

63'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Will Reed as they hook it left.

63'

Francois Venter comes on for Sharks.

59'

Jurenzo Julius leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Will Reed adds the points for Dragons RFC.

58'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on for Sharks.

55'

Emmanuel Tshituka leaves the field.

55'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

55'

Dylan Richardson leaves the field.

55'

Hanro Jacobs comes on for Sharks.

55'

Ruan Dreyer leaves the field.

55'

Trevor Nyakane comes on for Sharks.

55'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

55'

Lloyd Evans has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ben Carter from scoring as they record the try for Dragons RFC.

54'

Ryan Woodman comes on.

52'

Dan Lydiate comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Jason Jenkins (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

52'

Rodrigo Martinez comes on.

50'

Rhodri Jones comes off.

50'

Conversion

Siya Masuku adds the two points for Sharks.

49'

Try

A clever kick there by Sharks allows Ethan Hooker to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

48'

Ethan Hooker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Jordan Hendrikse sets up the try.

48'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Joe Westwood getting some game time.

46'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Harry Wilson being replaced.

46'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Will Reed getting some game time.

46'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Angus O'Brien being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Siya Masuku adds the two points for Sharks.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Jurenzo Julius.

44'

Spellbinding play by Andre Esterhuizen is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Siya Masuku adds the two points for Sharks.

40'

Try

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

39'

That's a great try assist by Ethan Hooker.

39'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Ethan Hooker being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Lloyd Evans does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Dragons RFC is finished off by Rhodri Williams, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Jared Rosser.

37'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to Jared Rosser being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Lloyd Evans curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Chris Coleman scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Rhodri Williams breaches the defence.

26'

Siya Masuku curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

23'

Try

Sharks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Vincent Tshituka picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Hooker bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Hooker bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

19'

Conversion

Lloyd Evans converts the try.

17'

Try

Dragons RFC are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Taine Basham picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

Yellow Card

James Venter (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

Penalty Goal

Lloyd Evans has kicked a penalty goal.

Lloyd Evans steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Sharks 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 5th October 2024, 09:15am PDT 
  
 Rodney Parade 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

100%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Masuku

87'

30 - 33

Mbatha

84'

30 - 31

Reed

30 - 26

58'

Carter

27 - 26

54'

Jenkins

52'

22 - 26

Masuku

49'

22 - 26

Hooker

48'

22 - 24

Masuku

45'

22 - 19

Julius

44'

22 - 17

Half Time

Masuku

40'

22 - 12

Hendrikse

39'

22 - 10

Evans

22 - 5

38'

Williams

20 - 5

37'

Coleman

15 - 5

26'

Tshituka

21'

10 - 5

Evans

10 - 0

17'

Basham

8 - 0

17'

Venter

3 - 0

Evans

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Dragons RFC

24%

Draw

Sharks

75%

Conversion by Siya Masuku

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Dragons RFC

Sharks

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Defence Profile

Dragons RFC

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

31%

44%

3-6 secs

48%

37%

6+ secs

21%

19%

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

74'

77'

78'

Dragons RFC

Sharks

Dragons RFC vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 3 on Sat 5th October 2024 at Rodney Parade. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 18:15 SAST on SuperSport, 05:15 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 03:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST in the US.

Sharks 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 13 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Dragons RFC in 16th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Dragons RFC vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Dragons RFC 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.