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Connacht vs Sharks

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

80'

Ockie Barnard comes on.

78'

Thembelani Bholi comes off.

78'

Ethan Hooker comes on.

78'

Murray Koster comes off.

78'

Sharks go for goal with Lionel Cronje taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'
Try

Sharks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dian Bleuler picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lionel Cronje bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Carty bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

75'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Caolin Blade getting some game time.

71'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Marmion being replaced.

71'

Sharks make a substitution with Corne Rahl coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Celimpilo Gumede coming off.

68'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Conor Fitzgerald coming on.

66'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Tiernan O'Halloran coming off.

66'

Connacht Rugby sub Byron Ralston comes onto the field.

64'

Tom Farrell departs for Connacht Rugby.

64'

Connacht Rugby sub Jordan Duggan comes onto the field.

61'

Denis Buckley departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'

Connacht Rugby sub Dominic Robertson-McCoy comes onto the field.

61'

Finlay Bealham departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'

Connacht Rugby sub Leva Fifita comes onto the field.

61'

Shamus Hurley-Langton departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'
Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Lionel Cronje successfully kicks the conversion.

61'
Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Rohan Janse van Rensburg

60'

Spellbinding play by Lionel Cronje is finished off with a try.

60'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks.

58'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Rohan Janse van Rensburg as they get over the gainline!

57'

Jack Carty has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

56'
Try

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

55'

What a run here by Cathal Forde as they get over the gainline!

55'

Dylan Tierney-Martin comes on.

53'

Shamus Hurley-Langton comes on.

53'

Shane Delahunt comes off.

53'

Dylan Tierney-Martin comes off.

53'

What a run here by Tiernan O'Halloran as they get over the gainline!

53'

Grant Williams comes on.

50'

Cameron Wright comes off.

50'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Khutha Mchunu getting some game time.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Carlu Sadie being replaced.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Kerron van Vuuren getting some game time.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Fez Mbatha being replaced.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Tierney-Martin getting some game time.

46'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Shamus Hurley-Langton being replaced.

46'
Yellow Card

Shane Delahunt (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Sharks sub Lionel Cronje comes onto the field.

40'

Anthony Volmink departs for Sharks.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Jack Carty adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

40'
Try

Incisive passing by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Tiernan O'Halloran, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Tiernan O'Halloran being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Tom Farrell.

39'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cian Prendergast getting some game time.

24'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Oisin Dowling being replaced.

24'
Conversion

Jack Carty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Cathal Forde

23'

That's a great try assist by Tom Farrell.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Farrell bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

23'

Jack Carty takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'
Try

Great forward play by Connacht Rugby allows Conor Oliver to score the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kieran Marmion bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

18'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Connacht v Sharks
United Rugby Championship - Round 12
Sat 7th January 2023, 12:15pm EST
Dexcom Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +12
Connacht
Sharks
Connacht
Time in lead
Sharks
63
Mins in lead
0
79%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
39%
Possession Last 10 min
61%
0
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
Bleuler
77'
24 - 12
Cronje
61'
24 - 7
Janse van Rensburg
60'
24 - 5
Forde
24 - 0
55'
Delahunt
19 - 0
42'
Half Time
Carty
19 - 0
40'
O'Halloran
17 - 0
39'
Carty
12 - 0
23'
Forde
10 - 0
23'
Oliver
5 - 0
19'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3
8
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.7
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht
Sharks
More Less More
8
22m Entries
7
3
22m Conversion
1.71
6
Line Breaks
2
80
Carries
115
30
Kicks
25
258
Post Contact Meters
376

Defence Profile

Connacht
Sharks
More Less More
4
Dominant Tackles
3
171
Tackles Made
94
15
Tackles Missed
12
6
Turnovers Won
4
3
Tackle Turnover
1
8
Tackle Offload Allowed
7

Other Fixtures

21 - 27
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