Sharks

32 - 15

Full Time

Hurricanes

Hurricanes vs Sharks

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

80+2'

A gap opened in the defence and Patrick Lambie took full advantage.

80'

Sharks have won 80 rucks so far this game.

80'

That's a great try assist by Jamison Gibson-Park.

74'

Sharks make a substitution with Stefan Ungerer coming on.

74'

Sharks make a substitution with Michael Claassens coming off.

74'

Sharks sub Thomas du Toit comes onto the field.

74'

Lourens Adriaanse departs for Sharks.

74'

Conversion

Jason Woodward does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

73'

The defensive line has been broken as James Marshall goes through the gap.

73'

Try

A stunning solo try from James Marshall.

73'

Jason Woodward comes on for Hurricanes.

70'

Beauden Barrett leaves the field.

70'

Motu Matu'u comes on.

70'

Dane Coles comes off.

70'

Jean Deysel comes on.

70'

Jean-Luc du Preez comes off.

70'

Hyron Andrews comes on.

70'

Etienne Oosthuizen comes off.

70'

Conversion

Patrick Lambie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

70'

Try

Daniel du Preez scores the try from close range.

68'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Dale Chadwick getting some game time.

66'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tendai Mtawarira being replaced.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Odwa Ndungane coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Paul Jordaan coming off.

66'

Ardie Savea has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

65'

Sharks have won 60 rucks so far this game.

65'

Hurricanes have won 80 rucks so far this game.

63'

Keegan Daniel has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

What a tackle there by Ardie Savea as he saves a certain try!.

61'

What a run here by Dane Coles as he gets over the gainline!.

61'

Lwazi Mvovo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

61'

Hurricanes sub Jamison Gibson-Park comes onto the field.

58'

TJ Perenara departs for Hurricanes.

58'

Chiliboy Ralepelle comes on for Sharks.

58'

Franco Marais leaves the field.

58'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Keegan Daniel being able to wriggle through a gap.

57'

Mark Abbott comes on.

56'

Michael Fatialofa comes off.

56'

Chris Eves comes on.

56'

Reg Goodes comes off.

56'

Beauden Barrett comes on.

56'

Jason Woodward comes off.

56'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Lambie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

55'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

53'

Trouble here as Keegan Daniel breaches the defence.

53'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Willis Halaholo getting some game time.

52'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Ngani Laumape being replaced.

52'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Blade Thomson coming on.

52'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Vaea Fifita coming off.

52'

Hurricanes sub Ben May comes onto the field.

52'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen departs for Hurricanes.

52'

Patrick Lambie comes on for Sharks.

52'

Garth April leaves the field.

52'

Conversion

Garth April converts the try.

52'

Try

Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Michael Claassens touching down.

51'

Jason Woodward comes on.

48'

Beauden Barrett comes off.

48'

Conversion

Garth April has kicked a conversion.

44'

Hurricanes have won 60 rucks so far this game.

43'

This is dangerous for the defence as JP Pietersen bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

43'

Try

The kick through from Sharks has allowed JP Pietersen to touch down.

43'

Etienne Oosthuizen has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

Tendai Mtawarira has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Garth April hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

40'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for JP Pietersen.

40'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

39'

A gap opened in the defence and Keegan Daniel took full advantage.

39'

Andre Esterhuizen has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

38'

The defensive line has been broken as Cory Jane goes through the gap.

32'

Beauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

31'

James Marshall sets up the try.

30'

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Reg Goodes.

29'

Daniel du Preez has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

28'

Jean-Luc du Preez has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

27'

What a run here by Daniel du Preez as he gets over the gainline!.

26'

Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett kicks the penalty.

24'

Hurricanes have won 40 rucks so far this game.

22'

Dane Coles makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

21'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Lwazi Mvovo being able to wriggle through a gap.

17'

Penalty Goal

Garth April has kicked a penalty goal.

15'

Trouble here as Lwazi Mvovo breaches the defence.

14'

Hurricanes have won 20 rucks so far this game.

12'

This is dangerous for the defence as Garth April bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and TJ Perenara took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Andre Esterhuizen goes through the gap.

Garth April steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Sharks v Hurricanes

Sat 7th May 2016, 06:00am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

59%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Woodward

73'

32 - 15

Marshall

73'

32 - 13

Lambie

32 - 8

70'

du Preez

30 - 8

68'

Lambie

25 - 8

55'

April

22 - 8

52'

Claassens

20 - 8

51'

April

15 - 8

44'

Pietersen

13 - 8

43'

Half Time

Pietersen

8 - 8

40'

Goodes

29'

3 - 8

Barrett

24'

3 - 3

April

3 - 0

15'

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Sharks vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 7th May 2016 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Sharks in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Hurricanes Squads

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