Sharks 24 - 24 Munster

Full time

31 May 2025

United Rugby Championship

Stage: QF Round 19

Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Sharks vs Munster head to head

🎉 3

👏 2

💩 1

🔥 4

The Sharks and Munster Rugby played to a dramatic 24-24 draw at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Munster struck first with a try from Nash in the ninth minute, converted by Crowley. The Sharks responded quickly after halftime with a try from Hooker, followed by a conversion from Jaden Hendrikse. Despite the Sharks taking the lead with tries from Fassi and Mbatha, Munster's resilience shone through as they scored three tries in the second half, including a brace from Kilgallen. Crowley’s kicking was pivotal, with him converting all three tries. Late in the game, a penalty from Conor Murray kept Munster in contention. Ultimately, both teams showcased their strengths, resulting in a hard-fought stalemate.

Broadcasters

IE
GB
IE TG4

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 20.0°C (Feels like 19.7°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 4.2 km/h, gusting to 8.4 km/h Humidity: 72% Cloud Cover: 0%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
9'

Try

Calvin Nash · Munster

0 - 5
10'

Conversion

Jack Crowley · Munster

0 - 7
12'

Substitution

Emile van Heerden on for Jason Jenkins · Sharks
Halftime 0 - 7
Second Half
45'

Try

Ethan Hooker · Sharks

5 - 7
46'

Conversion

Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks

7 - 7
51'

Substitution

Mike Haley on for Thaakir Abrahams · Munster
54'

Penalty

Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks

10 - 7
54'

Substitution

Phepsi Buthelezi on for Siya Kolisi · Sharks
55'

Substitution

Thomas Ahern on for Peter O'Mahony · Munster
55'

Substitution

Diarmuid Barron on for Niall Scannell · Munster
55'

Substitution

Josh Wycherley on for Michael Milne · Munster
56'

Try

Josh Wycherley · Munster

10 - 12
57'

Conversion

Jack Crowley · Munster

10 - 14
57'

Substitution

Hanro Jacobs on for Vincent Koch · Sharks
57'

Substitution

Fez Mbatha on for Bongi Mbonambi · Sharks
57'

Substitution

Ntuthuko Mchunu on for Ox Nche · Sharks
60'

Try

Diarmuid Kilgallen · Munster

10 - 19
61'

Conversion

Jack Crowley · Munster

10 - 21
65'

Substitution

Conor Murray on for Craig Casey · Munster
65'

Substitution

Alex Kendellen on for John Hodnett · Munster
66'

Substitution

Niall Scannell on for Diarmuid Barron · Munster
66'

Substitution

Michael Milne on for Josh Wycherley · Munster
67'

Try

Aphelele Fassi · Sharks

15 - 21
68'

Conversion

Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks

17 - 21
68'

Substitution

John Ryan on for Stephen Archer · Munster
72'

Try

Fez Mbatha · Sharks

22 - 21
73'

Conversion

Jaden Hendrikse · Sharks

24 - 21
73'

Substitution

Rory Scannell on for Alex Nankivell · Munster
76'

Penalty

Conor Murray · Munster

24 - 24
90'

Missed Drop Goal

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks
99'

Substitution

Bradley Davids on for Makazole Mapimpi · Sharks
Fulltime 24 - 24

Player ratings

Sharks

15 Aphelele Fassi 7.2
14 Ethan Hooker 8.5
13 Lukhanyo Am 6.3
12 Andre Esterhuizen 7.1
11 Makazole Mapimpi 7.7
10 Jordan Hendrikse 6.5
9 Jaden Hendrikse 6.5
1 Ox Nche 7.1
2 Bongi Mbonambi 7.4
3 Vincent Koch 6.7
4 Eben Etzebeth 7.5
5 Jason Jenkins 5.8
6 James Venter 7.0
7 Vincent Tshituka 6.5
8 Siya Kolisi 6.6
16 Fez Mbatha 7.5
17 Ntuthuko Mchunu 6.8
18 Hanro Jacobs 5.8
19 Emile van Heerden 6.7
20 Phepsi Buthelezi 6.9
21 Bradley Davids –
22 Francois Venter –
23 Yaw Penxe –

Munster

15 Thaakir Abrahams 5.7
14 Calvin Nash 7.3
13 Tom Farrell 6.3
12 Alex Nankivell 5.9
11 Diarmuid Kilgallen 8.4
10 Jack Crowley 6.1
9 Craig Casey 6.8
1 Michael Milne 7.2
2 Niall Scannell 7.7
3 Stephen Archer 5.5
4 Jean Kleyn 6.3
5 Tadhg Beirne 6.9
6 Peter O'Mahony 6.4
7 John Hodnett 7.1
8 Gavin Coombes 7.9
16 Diarmuid Barron 6.4
17 Josh Wycherley 7.1
18 John Ryan 5.4
19 Thomas Ahern 6.3
20 Alex Kendellen 6.8
21 Conor Murray 6.3
22 Rory Scannell –
23 Mike Haley 6.1