Connacht 44 - 17 Sharks

Full time

29 Nov 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 6

Dexcom Stadium

Connacht Rugby delivered a commanding performance against the Sharks, finishing the match with a score of 44-17. Sean Naughton was instrumental, scoring multiple penalties and conversions to secure the home team's dominance. Early tries from Boyle and Mullins set the tone, with Connacht capitalising on a yellow card against Jenkins. The Sharks managed to score through Mbatha and Mapimpi, but their efforts were overshadowed by Connacht's relentless attack. Gavin and Devine added further tries, showcasing Connacht's attacking depth. Despite late tries from van Heerden, Connacht maintained control throughout the match. Ultimately, Connacht's superior execution and discipline led to a well-deserved victory.

Broadcasters

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Where to watch in: Ireland

Weather

Temperature: 5.7°C (Feels like 2.7°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 10.1 km/h, gusting to 21.1 km/h Humidity: 77% Cloud Cover: 14%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
7'

Penalty

Sean Naughton · Connacht

3 - 0
14'

Try

Fez Mbatha · Sharks

3 - 5
16'

Try

Paul Boyle · Connacht

8 - 5
18'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

10 - 5
26'

Penalty

Sean Naughton · Connacht

13 - 5
27'

Yellow Card

Jason Jenkins · Sharks
30'

Try

Chay Mullins · Connacht

18 - 5
31'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

20 - 5
37'

Yellow Card Complete

Jason Jenkins · Sharks
40'

Substitution

Emile van Heerden on for Marvin Orie · Sharks
40'

Substitution

Grant Williams on for Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks
Halftime 20 - 5
Second Half
41'

Penalty

Sean Naughton · Connacht

23 - 5
45'

Substitution

Sam Gilbert on for Josh Ioane · Connacht
49'

Substitution

Sam Illo on for Jack Aungier · Connacht
49'

Substitution

Denis Buckley on for Jordan Duggan · Connacht
51'

Substitution

Eduan Swart on for Fez Mbatha · Sharks
56'

Substitution

Phepsi Buthelezi on for Emmanuel Tshituka · Sharks
56'

Substitution

David O'Connor on for Niall Murray · Connacht
56'

Substitution

Bundee Aki on for Chay Mullins · Connacht
57'

Try

Hugh Gavin · Connacht

30 - 5
57'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

25 - 5
58'

Substitution

Le Roux Malan on for Francois Venter · Sharks
58'

Substitution

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko on for Phatu Ganyane · Sharks
58'

Substitution

Mawande Mdanda on for Hanro Jacobs · Sharks
59'

Substitution

Hakeem Kunene on for George Whitehead · Sharks
62'

Substitution

Eoin de Buitlear on for Dave Heffernan · Connacht
65'

Try

Makazole Mapimpi · Sharks

30 - 10
66'

Substitution

Sean O'Brien on for Paul Boyle · Connacht
66'

Substitution

Matthew Devine on for Ben Murphy · Connacht
71'

Try

Matthew Devine · Connacht

35 - 10
72'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

37 - 10
74'

Try

Emile van Heerden · Sharks

37 - 17
74'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

37 - 12
78'

Try

Sam Illo · Connacht

42 - 17
79'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

44 - 17
Fulltime 44 - 17

Player ratings

Connacht

15 Sean Naughton 9.0
14 Chay Mullins 7.1
13 Hugh Gavin 8.9
12 Cathal Forde 7.4
11 Shayne Bolton 6.5
10 Josh Ioane 7.5
9 Ben Murphy 6.6
1 Jordan Duggan 6.1
2 Dave Heffernan 7.9
3 Jack Aungier 7.0
4 Niall Murray 6.7
5 Darragh Murray 7.0
6 Josh Murphy 7.5
7 Paul Boyle 8.3
8 Sean Jansen 7.8
16 Eoin de Buitlear 6.6
17 Denis Buckley 6.2
18 Sam Illo 7.3
19 David O'Connor 6.5
20 Sean O'Brien 6.8
21 Matthew Devine 6.8
22 Bundee Aki 6.4
23 Sam Gilbert 7.0

Sharks

15 Jordan Hendrikse 5.5
14 Edwill van der Merwe 6.8
13 Jurenzo Julius 5.2
12 Francois Venter 6.4
11 Makazole Mapimpi 6.5
10 George Whitehead 5.5
9 Jaden Hendrikse 6.2
1 Phatu Ganyane 6.5
2 Fez Mbatha 7.3
3 Hanro Jacobs 5.9
4 Jason Jenkins 5.1
5 Marvin Orie 6.3
6 Matt Romao 6.2
7 Vincent Tshituka 5.8
8 Emmanuel Tshituka 7.2
16 Eduan Swart 6.6
17 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko 6.0
18 Mawande Mdanda 6.2
19 Emile van Heerden 6.4
20 Phepsi Buthelezi 6.1
21 Grant Williams 6.5
22 Le Roux Malan 5.9
23 Hakeem Kunene 6.1