Sharks

50 - 35

Full Time

Munster

Munster vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as John Hodnett bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Wycherley bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

78'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Munster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Fineen Wycherley picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Jean Kleyn is finished off with a try.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and John Hodnett took full advantage.

72'

Sharks make a substitution with Thaakir Abrahams coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Boeta Chamberlain coming off.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Joey Carbery coming on.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Shane Daly coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Munster Rugby supporters go wild as Jack Crowley successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Mike Haley leads to a try for Munster Rugby

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Mike Haley took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Diarmuid Barron.

68'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Curwin Bosch successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Makazole Mapimpi intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Sharks

63'

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

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Antoine Frisch goes through the gap.

63'

Sharks sub Ben Tapuai comes onto the field.

62'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg departs for Sharks.

62'

Conversion

The Munster Rugby supporters go wild as Jack Crowley successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

The Munster Rugby pack has powered over for Diarmuid Barron to score the try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Calvin Nash goes through the gap.

59'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on for Sharks.

59'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

59'

Carlu Sadie comes on for Sharks.

59'

Thomas du Toit leaves the field.

59'

Kerron van Vuuren comes on for Sharks.

59'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

59'

Josh Wycherley comes on for Munster Rugby.

59'

Dave Kilcoyne leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Curwin Bosch scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Curwin Bosch as they get over the gainline!

57'

Alex Kendellen comes on.

54'

Gavin Coombes comes off.

54'

Jack O'Donoghue comes on.

54'

Peter O'Mahony comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Werner Kok.

53'

What a run here by Werner Kok as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Makazole Mapimpi.

53'

What a run here by Lukhanyo Am as they get over the gainline!

51'

Diarmuid Barron comes on.

50'

Niall Scannell comes off.

50'

Curwin Bosch hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

50'

Try

The Sharks maul march their way over the white wash for Bongi Mbonambi to touch down.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Phepsi Buthelezi getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Emile van Heerden being replaced.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Fineen Wycherley getting some game time.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with RG Snyman being replaced.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Conor Murray getting some game time.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Craig Casey being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch adds the two points for Sharks.

45'

Try

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

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Emile van Heerden coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Eben Etzebeth coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Calvin Nash being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Jack Crowley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Dave Kilcoyne scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Shane Daly breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Calvin Nash breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

24'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Stephen Archer coming on.

18'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Roman Salanoa coming off.

18'

Sharks make a substitution with Grant Williams coming on.

17'

Sharks make a substitution with Jaden Hendrikse coming off.

17'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Jaden Hendrikse

15'

Spellbinding play by Makazole Mapimpi is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Makazole Mapimpi took full advantage.

15'

Curwin Bosch steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Munster Rugby leads to a try for Shane Daly

The defensive line has been broken as Shane Daly goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Gavin Coombes.

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Werner Kok goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Munster 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 1st April 2023, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crowley

78'

50 - 35

Wycherley

77'

50 - 33

Crowley

69'

50 - 28

Haley

68'

50 - 26

Bosch

50 - 21

64'

Mapimpi

48 - 21

63'

Crowley

61'

43 - 21

Barron

60'

43 - 19

Bosch

43 - 14

58'

Bosch

41 - 14

57'

Bosch

36 - 14

54'

Kok

34 - 14

53'

Mbonambi

29 - 14

48'

Bosch

24 - 14

45'

Mbonambi

22 - 14

44'

Half Time

Crowley

33'

17 - 14

Kilcoyne

31'

17 - 12

Bosch

17 - 7

24'

Etzebeth

15 - 7

24'

Bosch

10 - 7

17'

Hendrikse

8 - 7

15'

Crowley

3 - 7

Daly

3 - 5

Bosch

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Munster

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Munster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

35%

56%

3-6 secs

31%

23%

6+ secs

31%

17%

Rucks Won

Sharks vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Munster in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sat 1st April 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Munster in 3rd and Sharks in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Munster Squads

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