Stormers

24 - 20

Full Time

Sharks

Sharks vs Stormers

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Manie Libbok has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Stormers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jean-Luc du Plessis picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Paul de Wet is finished off with a try.

77'

Frans Malherbe comes on.

77'

Neethling Fouche comes off.

77'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

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

70'

That's a great try assist by Jaden Hendrikse.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Yaw Penxe took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Emmanuel Tshituka took full advantage.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Bryce Calvert coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Dylan Richardson coming off.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Bradley Davids coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Jurenzo Julius coming off.

68'

Stormers make a substitution with Willie Engelbrecht coming on.

68'

Stormers make a substitution with Ben-Jason Dixon coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Stormers supporters go wild as Manie Libbok successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Manie Libbok leads to a try for Stormers

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Manie Libbok goes through the gap.

66'

Paul de Wet sets up the try.

66'

Stormers sub Paul De Villiers comes onto the field.

63'

Deon Fourie departs for Stormers.

63'

Sharks sub Nick Hatton comes onto the field.

63'

Siya Kolisi departs for Sharks.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jurenzo Julius goes through the gap.

59'

Ruan Dreyer comes on for Sharks.

55'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

55'

Manie Libbok has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Stormers will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

53'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Ruben van Heerden getting some game time.

49'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Salmaan Moerat being replaced.

49'

Seabelo Senatla makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Ruhan Nel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Neethling Fouche getting some game time.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Frans Malherbe being replaced.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with JJ Kotze getting some game time.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Andre-Hugo Venter being replaced.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Brok Harris getting some game time.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Alistair Vermaak being replaced.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Francois Venter getting some game time.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Aphelele Fassi being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Andre Esterhuizen being replaced.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Hanro Jacobs getting some game time.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Koch being replaced.

47'

Deon Fourie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Jean-Luc du Plessis being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Yellow Card

Ethan Hooker (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

41'

Stormers sub Jean-Luc du Plessis comes onto the field.

37'

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu departs for Stormers.

37'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Yaw Penxe.

32'

Aphelele Fassi sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Aphelele Fassi breaches the defence.

32'

Paul de Wet comes on for Stormers.

31'

Herschel Jantjies leaves the field.

31'

Trouble here as Aphelele Fassi breaches the defence.

31'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jordan Hendrikse as they hook it left.

28'

Sharks make a substitution with Corne Rahl coming on.

15'

Sharks make a substitution with Emile van Heerden coming off.

15'

Manie Libbok steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

14'

Manie Libbok has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

10'

Try

The kick through from Stormers has allowed Seabelo Senatla to touch down.

Warrick Gelant played a key part in that try.

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stormers v Sharks 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 28th December 2024, 07:00am PST 
  
 DHL Stadium 
  
 Aimee Barrett-Theron

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

39%

% Of Game In Lead

35%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Libbok

24 - 20

79'

du Plessis

22 - 20

77'

Hendrikse

74'

17 - 20

Hendrikse

71'

17 - 17

Hendrikse

70'

17 - 15

Libbok

17 - 10

67'

Libbok

15 - 10

66'

Fourie

10 - 10

53'

Half Time

Hooker

41'

5 - 10

Hendrikse

33'

5 - 10

Penxe

32'

5 - 8

Senatla

5 - 3

Hendrikse

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Stormers

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Stormers

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

45%

3-6 secs

30%

25%

6+ secs

29%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

63'

64'

73'

76'

Stormers

Sharks

Stormers vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sat 28th December 2024 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Sharks 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 2 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Stormers in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stormers vs Sharks Squads

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