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Sharks vs Ulster

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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.

9'
Try

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

9'

Zac Ward played a key part in that try.

8'

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

8'

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

7'
Try

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

6'

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

6'

That's a great try assist by Cormac Izuchukwu.

6'

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

6'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Ulster v Sharks
United Rugby Championship - Round 16
Sat 26th April 2025, 02:35pm EDT
Kingspan Stadium
Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +3
Ulster
Sharks
Ulster
Time in lead
Sharks
65
Mins in lead
4
81%
% Of Game In Lead
5%
28%
Possession Last 10 min
72%
0
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
77'
19 - 22
70'
19 - 19
69'
19 - 17
61'
19 - 12
60'
19 - 10
Half Time
33'
19 - 5
19 - 0
33'
19 - 0
30'
17 - 0
29'
12 - 0
9'
10 - 0
9'
5 - 0
6'
Start

Win Probability

Ulster
38%
Draw
0%
Sharks
62%
Ruck-Won by Vincent Tshituka

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.7
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.4
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster
Sharks
More Less More
7
22m Entries
9
2.71
22m Conversion
2.44
8
Line Breaks
9
104
Carries
145
37
Kicks
33
214
Post Contact Meters
361

Defence Profile

Ulster
Sharks
More Less More
5
Dominant Tackles
11
171
Tackles Made
115
30
Tackles Missed
26
6
Turnovers Won
4
2
Tackle Turnover
1
15
Tackle Offload Allowed
16

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
62%
65%
3-6 secs
24%
17%
6+ secs
14%
18%
75
Rucks Won
105

Last 5 Penalties

35'
43'
55'
66'
76'
Ulster
Sharks

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