Sharks

41 - 24

Full Time

Munster

Munster vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Billy Burns converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

John Ryan comes on.

78'

Kieran Ryan comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Calvin Nash bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Kendellen bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Farrell bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

75'

Conversion

Billy Burns has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Calvin Nash leads to a try for Munster Rugby

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Calvin Nash took full advantage.

73'

Billy Burns played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Coughlan took full advantage.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Foxe getting some game time.

71'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Ryan being replaced.

71'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Siya Masuku getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Coughlan took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ntuthuko Mchunu took full advantage.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Ethan Coughlan coming on.

68'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Craig Casey coming off.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Phepsi Buthelezi coming on.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Siya Kolisi coming off.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Kieran Ryan coming on.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Stephen Archer coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Jordan Hendrikse successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Vincent Tshituka

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Vincent Tshituka goes through the gap.

65'

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Siya Kolisi goes through the gap.

62'

Sharks sub Fez Mbatha comes onto the field.

61'

Bongi Mbonambi departs for Sharks.

61'

Munster Rugby sub Billy Burns comes onto the field.

61'

Rory Scannell departs for Munster Rugby.

61'

Sharks sub Ntuthuko Mchunu comes onto the field.

61'

Ox Nche departs for Sharks.

61'

Sharks sub Trevor Nyakane comes onto the field.

61'

Vincent Koch departs for Sharks.

61'

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

61'

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

60'

Francois Venter comes on for Sharks.

59'

Andre Esterhuizen leaves the field.

59'

Jaden Hendrikse comes on for Sharks.

59'

Grant Williams leaves the field.

59'

Yellow Card

James Venter (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

53'

Alex Kendellen comes on.

50'

John Hodnett comes off.

50'

Diarmuid Barron comes on.

50'

Niall Scannell comes off.

50'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ruadhan Quinn getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Ahern being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jean Kleyn being replaced.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Vincent Tshituka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Mike Haley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Tadhg Beirne being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

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

36'

That's a great try assist by Grant Williams.

36'

Trouble here as Grant Williams breaches the defence.

32'

The conversion is on its way from Jack Crowley but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mike Haley scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Mike Haley breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Craig Casey is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Calvin Nash breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Rory Scannell breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Grant Williams

23'

That's a great try assist by Vincent Tshituka.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aphelele Fassi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

23'

Jack Crowley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Munster Rugby is finished off by Thomas Ahern

18'

Rory Scannell sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory Scannell bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean O'Brien took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Farrell goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Makazole Mapimpi

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

That's a great try assist by Andre Esterhuizen.

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Aphelele Fassi

Grant Williams sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Grant Williams goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Munster 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 26th October 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Hollie Davidson

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burns

81'

41 - 24

Beirne

80'

41 - 22

Burns

73'

41 - 17

Nash

73'

41 - 15

Hendrikse

41 - 10

66'

Tshituka

39 - 10

65'

Venter

34 - 10

53'

Hendrikse

34 - 10

48'

Half Time

Hendrikse

31 - 10

37'

Esterhuizen

29 - 10

36'

Haley

30'

24 - 10

Hendrikse

24 - 5

24'

Williams

22 - 5

23'

Ahern

18'

17 - 5

Hendrikse

17 - 0

13'

Hendrikse

14 - 0

Mapimpi

12 - 0

Hendrikse

7 - 0

Fassi

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Munster

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Munster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

52%

3-6 secs

25%

34%

6+ secs

26%

14%

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

64'

76'

78'

Sharks

Munster

Sharks vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Munster in United Rugby Championship Round 6 on Sat 26th October 2024 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Munster 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 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.