Sharks

22 - 12

Full Time

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 Nathan Doak bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

78'

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

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Treadwell being replaced.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jude Postlethwaite getting some game time.

73'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Will Addison being replaced.

73'

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

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Hooker being replaced.

73'

Sharks make a substitution with Kerron van Vuuren coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Bongi Mbonambi coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Stuart McCloskey took full advantage.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with John Andrew coming on.

66'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Stewart coming off.

66'

Siya Masuku curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

66'

Try

The Sharks pack has powered over for Bongi Mbonambi to score the try.

64'

Yellow Card

James Hume (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

64'

Yellow Card

Vincent Tshituka (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

64'

Yellow Card

Iain Henderson (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

64'

Ulster Rugby sub Scott Wilson comes onto the field.

63'

Tom O'Toole departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Matty Rea comes onto the field.

61'

Harry Sheridan departs for Ulster Rugby.

61'

Corne Rahl comes on for Sharks.

58'

Eben Etzebeth leaves the field.

58'

John Cooney has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

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

56'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Ox Nche comes on.

52'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes off.

52'

Vincent Koch comes on.

52'

Hanru Jacobs comes off.

52'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Warwick getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Steven Kitshoff being replaced.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sean Reffell getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nick Timoney being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Siya Masuku adds the two points for Sharks.

46'

Try

A clever kick there by Sharks allows Eduan Keyter to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

45'

Aphelele Fassi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Nathan Doak coming on.

41'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Billy Burns coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Phepsi Buthelezi scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Phepsi Buthelezi breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

John Cooney converts the try.

19'

Try

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

18'

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

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Addison goes through the gap.

Jeandre Labuschagne comes on.

George Cronje comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Ulster 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 23rd March 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

45%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mbonambi

22 - 12

64'

Hume

64'

17 - 12

Tshituka

17 - 12

64'

Henderson

64'

17 - 12

Treadwell

56'

17 - 12

Masuku

17 - 7

53'

Masuku

14 - 7

46'

Keyter

12 - 7

45'

Half Time

Masuku

7 - 7

28'

Buthelezi

5 - 7

26'

Cooney

19'

0 - 7

Sheridan

18'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Ulster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

49%

3-6 secs

31%

24%

6+ secs

11%

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

61'

64'

71'

Sharks

Ulster

Sharks vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Ulster in United Rugby Championship Round 12 on Sat 23rd March 2024 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. 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 06:00 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 8 places in the league table with Ulster in 6th and Sharks in 14th 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.