Ulster

19 - 22

Full Time

Sharks

Sharks vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Stockdale bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

78'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse kicks the penalty.

77'

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

75'

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

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jaden Hendrikse being replaced.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matthew Dalton getting some game time.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cormac Izuchukwu being replaced.

74'

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

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Wilson being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Zac Ward took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Stockdale took full advantage.

73'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with David McCann getting some game time.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with James McNabney being replaced.

70'

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

70'

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

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Treadwell getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Jurenzo Julius

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Jurenzo Julius took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Andre Esterhuizen.

69'

Sharks sub Phepsi Buthelezi comes onto the field.

61'

James Venter departs for Sharks.

61'

Sharks sub Fez Mbatha comes onto the field.

61'

Bongi Mbonambi departs for Sharks.

61'

Sharks sub Ntuthuko Mchunu comes onto the field.

61'

Ox Nche departs for Sharks.

61'

Ulster Rugby sub Callum Reid comes onto the field.

61'

Andrew Warwick departs for Ulster Rugby.

61'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Emmanuel Tshituka touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Jaden Hendrikse is finished off with a try.

60'

Jurenzo Julius comes on.

52'

Lukhanyo Am comes off.

52'

Jordan Hendrikse makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

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

45'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Koch coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Ethan Hooker being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jordan Hendrikse will have to re-adjust the radar.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Makazole Mapimpi.

33'

Trouble here as Makazole Mapimpi breaches the defence.

33'

Jaden Hendrikse sets up the try.

33'

Yellow Card

Jacob Stockdale (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

33'

Trouble here as Jason Jenkins breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Jack Murphy does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Ulster Rugby ends with a try for Nathan Doak.

29'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Stockdale is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Jacob Stockdale breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Makazole Mapimpi breaches the defence.

27'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Timoney took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Jack Murphy has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Jude Postlethwaite

Zac Ward played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Zac Ward took full advantage.

Jack Murphy has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for Jack Murphy

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Murphy goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Cormac Izuchukwu.

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Stockdale goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Sharks 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 26th April 2025, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Whitehouse

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

77'

19 - 22

Hendrikse

70'

19 - 19

Julius

69'

19 - 17

Hendrikse

61'

19 - 12

Tshituka

60'

19 - 10

Half Time

Mapimpi

33'

19 - 5

Stockdale

19 - 0

33'

Murphy

19 - 0

30'

Doak

17 - 0

29'

Murphy

12 - 0

Postlethwaite

10 - 0

Murphy

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Ulster

37%

Draw

Sharks

62%

Ruck-Won by Vincent Tshituka

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Ulster

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

65%

3-6 secs

24%

17%

6+ secs

14%

18%

Rucks Won

105

Last 5 Penalties

35'

43'

55'

66'

76'

Ulster

Sharks

Ulster vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 16 on Sat 26th April 2025 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST on SuperSport, 06:35 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 04:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ulster won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 11 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Ulster in 14th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Ulster vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Ulster 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.