Sharks 7 - 10 Leinster

Full time

29 Mar 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 14

Hollywoodbets Kings Park

In a tightly contested match, Leinster Rugby defeated the Sharks 10-7 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. The Sharks were put under pressure early, with Jaden Hendrikse receiving a yellow card in the 16th minute. Leinster capitalized on this advantage, with Henry McErlean scoring a try shortly thereafter. Scott Penny added another try for Leinster in the second half, extending their lead. The Sharks fought back with a try from Bongi Mbonambi, followed by a successful conversion from Jordan Hendrikse. Despite several substitutions and a strong effort from the Sharks, they could not secure a comeback. The match ended with Leinster clinching a narrow victory, showcasing their resilience and strategic play.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 26.4°C (Feels like 27.8°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 4.0 km/h, gusting to 12.8 km/h Humidity: 83% Cloud Cover: 23%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
12'

Substitution

Henry McErlean on for Tommy O'Brien · Leinster
16'

Yellow Card

Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks
18'

Try

Henry McErlean · Leinster

0 - 5
25'

Substitution

Tommy O'Brien on for Henry McErlean · Leinster
26'

Yellow Card Complete

Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks
28'

Substitution

Scott Penny on for Will Connors · Leinster
Halftime 0 - 5
Second Half
47'

Try

Scott Penny · Leinster

0 - 10
50'

Substitution

Ross Byrne on for Liam Turner · Leinster
51'

Try

Bongi Mbonambi · Sharks

5 - 10
52'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

7 - 10
57'

Substitution

Francois Venter on for Jurenzo Julius · Sharks
61'

Substitution

Emmanuel Tshituka on for James Venter · Sharks
61'

Substitution

Lee Barron on for John McKee · Leinster
61'

Substitution

Michael Milne on for Cian Healy · Leinster
64'

Substitution

Siya Masuku on for Yaw Penxe · Sharks
66'

Substitution

Fez Mbatha on for Bongi Mbonambi · Sharks
66'

Substitution

Ntuthuko Mchunu on for Ox Nche · Sharks
66'

Substitution

Ruan Dreyer on for Vincent Koch · Sharks
66'

Substitution

Corne Rahl on for Emile van Heerden · Sharks
69'

Substitution

Bradley Davids on for Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks
75'

Substitution

Henry McErlean on for Andrew Osborne · Leinster
75'

Substitution

Rory McGuire on for Thomas Clarkson · Leinster
77'

Substitution

Oliver Coffey on for Fintan Gunne · Leinster
78'

Substitution

Alan Spicer on for Alex Soroka · Leinster
Fulltime 7 - 10

Player ratings

Sharks

15 Yaw Penxe 5.7
14 Ethan Hooker 7.5
13 Jurenzo Julius 7.2
12 Andre Esterhuizen 7.0
11 Makazole Mapimpi 6.7
10 Jordan Hendrikse 5.9
9 Jaden Hendrikse 4.6
1 Ox Nche 6.8
2 Bongi Mbonambi 7.6
3 Vincent Koch 6.2
4 Jason Jenkins 6.3
5 Emile van Heerden 6.3
6 James Venter 6.9
7 Vincent Tshituka 7.4
8 Siya Kolisi 7.0
16 Fez Mbatha 6.1
17 Ntuthuko Mchunu 6.0
18 Ruan Dreyer 6.1
19 Corne Rahl 5.9
20 Emmanuel Tshituka 6.0
21 Bradley Davids 5.7
22 Siya Masuku 5.7
23 Francois Venter 5.9

Leinster

15 Jimmy O'Brien 6.1
14 Tommy O'Brien 6.2
13 Liam Turner 6.4
12 Charlie Tector 5.8
11 Andrew Osborne 6.5
10 Ciaran Frawley 6.6
9 Fintan Gunne 7.0
1 Cian Healy 7.0
2 John McKee 6.5
3 Thomas Clarkson 6.0
4 Diarmuid Mangan 7.0
5 Brian Deeny 6.7
6 Alex Soroka 7.1
7 Will Connors 6.6
8 Max Deegan 7.3
16 Lee Barron 6.0
17 Michael Milne 6.2
18 Rory McGuire –
19 Alan Spicer –
20 Scott Penny 7.9
21 Oliver Coffey –
22 Ross Byrne 5.9
23 Henry McErlean 7.6