Connacht 36 - 30 Sharks

● full_time 80 minutes

28 Sep 2024

Stage: Regular Season Round 2

Dexcom Stadium

Connacht Rugby triumphed over the Sharks with a score of 36-30 in a thrilling encounter at Dexcom Stadium. The home side started strong with tries from Heffernan and Forde, along with conversions by Ioane and Forde. However, the Sharks responded with a quick succession of points, including two tries from Esterhuizen and a penalty from Hendrikse, to take the lead. Connacht regained momentum in the second half, highlighted by a brace from Heffernan and a try from Jennings. Forde's accurate kicking proved vital as he added multiple conversions and penalties. Despite a late surge from the Sharks, including a try from Grobler, Connacht held on for victory. The match showcased exciting attacking play and resilience from both teams.

Weather

Temperature: 12.3°C (Feels like 11.3°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 8.1 km/h, gusting to 15.6 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 97%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
3' try Dave Heffernan
4' conversion Josh Ioane
21' try Andre Esterhuizen
22' conversion Siya Masuku
24' penalty Jordan Hendrikse
28' try Andre Esterhuizen
30' conversion Siya Masuku
34' penalty Jordan Hendrikse
37' try Gerbrandt Grobler
39' conversion Siya Masuku
40' substitution Josh Ioane
40' half_time
40' second_half
42' try Cathal Forde
43' conversion Cathal Forde
48' substitution Jason Jenkins
48' substitution Bradley Davids
50' try Dave Heffernan
54' try Shane Jennings
55' conversion Cathal Forde
55' substitution Conor Oliver
55' substitution Finlay Bealham
55' substitution Denis Buckley
59' substitution Dylan Richardson
60' substitution Ntuthuko Mchunu
60' substitution Ruan Dreyer
60' substitution Dave Heffernan
60' substitution David O'Connor
63' substitution Ben Murphy
70' try Oisin Dowling
70' substitution Josh Murphy
71' conversion Cathal Forde
72' substitution Gerbrandt Grobler
72' substitution James Venter
78' substitution Eduan Keyter
79' penalty Cathal Forde
81' penalty Siya Masuku
80' full_time