Sharks

24 - 31

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Ulster

Sharks vs Ulster

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Curwin Bosch bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aaron Sexton bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Emile van Heerden took full advantage.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Khwezi Mona getting some game time.

71'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Hanru Jacobs being replaced.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cormac Izuchukwu getting some game time.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Duane Vermeulen being replaced.

71'

Sharks make a substitution with Lionel Cronje coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Boeta Chamberlain coming off.

69'

Curwin Bosch curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Boeta Chamberlain

67'

Werner Kok sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Werner Kok took full advantage.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Cameron Wright coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Grant Williams coming off.

65'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Gareth Milasinovich coming on.

65'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jeff Toomaga-Allen coming off.

65'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Andrew Warwick coming on.

65'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Rory Sutherland coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Rohan Janse van Rensburg goes through the gap.

59'

Ian Madigan comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Jake Flannery leaves the field.

58'

David McCann comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Jordi Murphy leaves the field.

58'

Emile van Heerden comes on for Sharks.

58'

Reniel Hugo leaves the field.

58'

Yaw Penxe comes on for Sharks.

58'

Francois Venter leaves the field.

58'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks.

58'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

58'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

58'

Dan Jooste leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as John Cooney kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Harry Sheridan from scoring as they record the try for Ulster Rugby.

56'

Alan O'Connor played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Aaron Sexton as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Ethan McIlroy as they get over the gainline!

55'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes on for Sharks.

55'

Phepsi Buthelezi leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ntuthuko Mchunu from scoring as they record the try for Sharks.

50'

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

46'

Conversion

John Cooney adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

43'

Try

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

43'

Aaron Sexton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Ulster Rugby sub Ethan McIlroy comes onto the field.

37'

Craig Gilroy departs for Ulster Rugby.

37'

Conversion

John Cooney does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Ulster Rugby maul...no miracles today as Tom Stewart powers over.

32'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Thaakir Abrahams gathers the kick to score the try for Sharks.

29'

Trouble here as Thaakir Abrahams breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Boeta Chamberlain is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

John Cooney makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Ulster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tom Stewart picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aaron Sexton bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

John Cooney does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

The defensive line has been broken as Hanru Jacobs goes through the gap.

Curwin Bosch has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Tom Stewart comes on.

John Andrew comes off.

Try

A stunning solo try from Grant Williams

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 Ulster 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 25th February 2023, 04:00am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

31%

% Of Game In Lead

69%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Chamberlain

24 - 31

67'

Cooney

58'

19 - 31

Sheridan

56'

19 - 29

Bosch

19 - 24

51'

Mchunu

17 - 24

50'

Cooney

43'

12 - 24

Moore

43'

12 - 22

Half Time

Cooney

33'

12 - 17

Stewart

32'

12 - 15

Bosch

12 - 10

30'

Abrahams

10 - 10

29'

Cooney

25'

5 - 10

Stewart

24'

5 - 8

Cooney

18'

5 - 3

Williams

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

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Sharks vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Ulster in United Rugby Championship Round 6 on Sat 25th February 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 04:00 EST in the US.

Ulster 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 6 places in the league table with Ulster in 2nd and Sharks in 8th as such Ulster are favourites on paper.

Sharks vs Ulster Squads

The official squads for 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.