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36 - 30
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'
Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'
Penalty Goal

Cathal Forde kicks the penalty.

79'

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr comes on.

78'

Eduan Keyter comes off.

78'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tinotenda Mavesere getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with James Venter being replaced.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Reniel Hugo getting some game time.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gerbrandt Grobler being replaced.

72'
Conversion

Cathal Forde has kicked a conversion.

71'
Try

Oisin Dowling scores the try from close range.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boyle getting some game time.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Murphy being replaced.

70'

Connacht Rugby sub Caolin Blade comes onto the field.

63'

Ben Murphy departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Oisin Dowling comes onto the field.

60'

David O'Connor departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Connacht Rugby sub Dylan Tierney-Martin comes onto the field.

60'

Dave Heffernan departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Sharks sub Hanro Jacobs comes onto the field.

60'

Ruan Dreyer departs for Sharks.

60'

Trevor Nyakane comes on for Sharks.

60'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

60'

Fez Mbatha comes on for Sharks.

59'

Dylan Richardson leaves the field.

59'

Peter Dooley comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Denis Buckley leaves the field.

55'

Sam Illo comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Finlay Bealham leaves the field.

55'

Shamus Hurley-Langton comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Conor Oliver leaves the field.

55'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cathal Forde kicks the conversion.

55'
Try

A perfectly timed interception by Shane Jennings allows them to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Shane Jennings as they get over the gainline!

54'

Cathal Forde has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Dave Heffernan from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

50'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tian Meyer getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids being replaced.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins being replaced.

48'
Conversion

Cathal Forde adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

43'
Try

Slick passing by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Cathal Forde.

42'

Mack Hansen played a key part in that try.

42'

Mack Hansen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

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

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with David Hawkshaw coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Josh Ioane coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'
Conversion

Siya Masuku does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks as Gerbrandt Grobler goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Siya Masuku being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'
Penalty Goal

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

34'

Trouble here as Josh Murphy breaches the defence.

30'
Conversion

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Andre Esterhuizen scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Bradley Davids is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Jurenzo Julius breaches the defence.

28'
Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse adds the points for Sharks.

24'
Conversion

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Andre Esterhuizen

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andre Esterhuizen bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Shane Jennings took full advantage.

14'
Conversion

Josh Ioane has kicked a conversion.

4'
Try

The Connacht Rugby pack has powered over for Dave Heffernan to score the try.

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Piers O'Conor goes through the gap.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Connacht v Sharks

United Rugby Championship - Round 2
Sat 28th September 2024, 02:35pm EDT
Dexcom Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +6
Connacht
Sharks
Connacht
Time in lead
Sharks
30
Mins in lead
47
37%
% Of Game In Lead
58%
24%
Possession Last 10 min
76%
10
Points Last 10 min
3

Key Events

Full Time
Masuku
81'
36 - 30
Forde
36 - 27
79'
Forde
33 - 27
71'
Dowling
31 - 27
70'
Forde
26 - 27
55'
Jennings
24 - 27
54'
Heffernan
19 - 27
50'
Forde
14 - 27
43'
Forde
12 - 27
42'
Half Time
Masuku
39'
7 - 27
Grobler
37'
7 - 25
Hendrikse
34'
7 - 20
Masuku
29'
7 - 17
Esterhuizen
28'
7 - 15
Hendrikse
24'
7 - 10
Masuku
22'
7 - 7
Esterhuizen
20'
7 - 5
Ioane
7 - 0
4'
Heffernan
5 - 0
3'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.7
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.5
6
Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht
Sharks
More Less More

Defence Profile

Connacht
Sharks
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
56%
37%
3-6 secs
24%
35%
6+ secs
17%
24%
80
Rucks Won
89

Last 5 Penalties

73'
75'
76'
78'
80'
Connacht
Sharks

Other Fixtures

18 - 25
FT
40 - 44
FT
42 - 10
FT
18 - 16
FT
16 - 26
FT
37 - 7
FT
25 - 0
FT
22 - 19
FT
36 - 20
FT
59 - 21
FT
40 - 11
FT
20 - 29
FT
30 - 29
FT
20 - 17
FT
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