Sharks

24 - 24

Full Time

Munster

Munster vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

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Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids getting some game time.

99'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Makazole Mapimpi being replaced.

99'

Jordan Hendrikse has their drop goal charged down!

90'

Trouble here as Makazole Mapimpi breaches the defence.

88'

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Francois Venter comes on.

76'

Lukhanyo Am comes off.

76'

Penalty Goal

Conor Murray kicks the penalty.

76'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rory Scannell getting some game time.

73'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Nankivell being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Jaden Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Fez Mbatha scores the try from close range.

72'

Jaden Hendrikse played a key part in that try.

72'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with John Ryan coming on.

68'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Stephen Archer coming off.

68'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Aphelele Fassi

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

67'

Jordan Hendrikse sets up the try.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Milne coming on.

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Josh Wycherley coming off.

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Niall Scannell coming on.

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Diarmuid Barron coming off.

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Kendellen coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with John Hodnett coming off.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Conor Murray coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Craig Casey coming off.

65'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Diarmuid Kilgallen

60'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on for Sharks.

57'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

57'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

57'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

57'

Hanro Jacobs comes on for Sharks.

57'

Vincent Koch leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Crowley kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Josh Wycherley from scoring as they record the try for Munster Rugby.

56'

What a run here by Josh Wycherley as they get over the gainline!

56'

Craig Casey played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Tom Farrell as they get over the gainline!

56'

Diarmuid Barron comes on for Munster Rugby.

55'

Niall Scannell leaves the field.

55'

Josh Wycherley comes on for Munster Rugby.

55'

Michael Milne leaves the field.

55'

Thomas Ahern comes on.

55'

Peter O'Mahony comes off.

55'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on.

54'

Siya Kolisi comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Jaden Hendrikse does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Mike Haley comes on.

51'

Thaakir Abrahams comes off.

51'

Conversion

Jaden Hendrikse adds the two points for Sharks.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Ethan Hooker from scoring that try!

45'

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Vincent Tshituka is finished off with a try.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Sharks decided to go for goal with Jordan Hendrikse taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

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

22'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jack Crowley as they hook it left.

15'

Sharks sub Emile van Heerden comes onto the field.

12'

Jason Jenkins departs for Sharks.

12'

Conversion

Jack Crowley converts the try.

10'

Try

The kick through from Munster Rugby has allowed Calvin Nash to touch down.

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

Jack Crowley played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Diarmuid Kilgallen took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Munster 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 31st May 2025, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Mike Adamson

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

42%

75%

Possession Last 10 min

25%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Extra Time End

Extra Time Break

Full Time

Murray

76'

24 - 24

Hendrikse

24 - 21

73'

Mbatha

22 - 21

72'

Hendrikse

17 - 21

68'

Fassi

15 - 21

67'

Crowley

61'

10 - 21

Kilgallen

60'

10 - 19

Crowley

57'

10 - 14

Wycherley

56'

10 - 12

Hendrikse

10 - 7

54'

Hendrikse

7 - 7

46'

Hooker

5 - 7

45'

Half Time

Crowley

10'

0 - 7

Nash

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Sharks

69%

Draw

Munster

30%

Ruck-Won by Jordan Hendrikse

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Munster

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

41%

3-6 secs

31%

24%

6+ secs

16%

35%

122

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

75'

84'

86'

93'

95'

Sharks

Munster

Sharks vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Munster in United Rugby Championship Quarter Final on Sat 31st May 2025 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Sharks 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.