Sale

39 - 0

Full Time

Ulster

Sale vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Robert du Preez will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sale Sharks is finished off by Arron Reed

76'

Spellbinding play by Joe Carpenter is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Carpenter bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

76'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Carter getting some game time.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alan O'Connor being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Stewart Moore took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Robert du Preez has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Sale Sharks results in a try for Byron McGuigan

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Byron McGuigan took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Robert du Preez.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Cobus Wiese took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommy Taylor took full advantage.

69'

Sale Sharks sub Josh Beaumont comes onto the field.

64'

Jonny Hill departs for Sale Sharks.

64'

Conversion

The Sale Sharks supporters go wild as Robert du Preez successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Sale Sharks leads to a try for Tom Curtis

63'

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

63'

Spellbinding play by Robert du Preez is finished off with a try.

63'

Sale Sharks sub Byron McGuigan comes onto the field.

63'

Tom O'Flaherty departs for Sale Sharks.

63'

Sale Sharks sub Joe Simpson comes onto the field.

63'

Gus Warr departs for Sale Sharks.

63'

David Shanahan comes on for Ulster Rugby.

59'

Nathan Doak leaves the field.

59'

Ben Moxham comes on for Ulster Rugby.

59'

Jacob Stockdale leaves the field.

59'

Jono Ross comes on for Sale Sharks.

59'

Daniel du Preez leaves the field.

59'

Joe Jones comes on for Sale Sharks.

59'

Nic Schonert leaves the field.

59'

Tommy Taylor comes on for Sale Sharks.

58'

Akker van der Merwe leaves the field.

58'

Simon McIntyre comes on for Sale Sharks.

58'

Bevan Rodd leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Tom O'Flaherty as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Tom O'Flaherty as they get over the gainline!

56'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eric O'Sullivan getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Warwick being replaced.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marty Moore getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole being replaced.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Stewart getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rob Herring being replaced.

49'

Robert du Preez has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Robert du Preez from scoring that try!

47'

Robert du Preez makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Rea getting some game time.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matthew Rea being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Tom Curtis comes on for Sale Sharks.

32'

Manu Tuilagi leaves the field.

32'

Stewart Moore comes on for Ulster Rugby.

31'

James Hume leaves the field.

31'

Yellow Card

Duane Vermeulen (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Robert du Preez kicks the penalty goal.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Curry bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

22'

Conversion

Robert du Preez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Sale Sharks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Daniel du Preez picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

Robert du Preez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Sale Sharks results in a try for Tom Curry

14'

Spellbinding play by Arron Reed is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Arron Reed took full advantage.

14'

Ulster Rugby sub Tom O'Toole comes onto the field.

10'

Marty Moore departs for Ulster Rugby.

10'

Marty Moore comes on for Ulster Rugby.

Tom O'Toole leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sale v Ulster 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 11th December 2022, 05:00am PST 
  
 Salford City Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reed

39 - 0

76'

du Preez

34 - 0

71'

McGuigan

32 - 0

70'

du Preez

27 - 0

64'

Curtis

25 - 0

63'

du Preez

20 - 0

47'

Half Time

Vermeulen

30'

15 - 0

du Preez

15 - 0

27'

du Preez

12 - 0

21'

du Preez

10 - 0

21'

Curry

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Sale

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Sale

Ulster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

55%

3-6 secs

35%

23%

6+ secs

17%

16%

Rucks Won

Sale Sharks vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sale Sharks face off against Ulster in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sun 11th December 2022 at Salford City Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Ulster in 8th and Sale Sharks in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sale Sharks vs Ulster Squads

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