Sharks vs Connacht - ECPR 2026

Anyone looks better than Jordan . . . except his brother of course.

Good work by Kunene coming in to shut down the space wide.

Devine's boxies have been shit.

Sharks get lucky after a few ricochets but then Mapimpi can't gather a regulation pass and it's out.

Here comes the rain.

This should be interesting

I only saw now from a wide shot that it's pouring with rain.

Well apparently not such a lovely evening as it seemed to me earlier as the rain comes down.

Nice pressure take by Gilbert there, in the rain

Penalty for obstruction against Connacht is a bit harsh but I'll take it.

Haha the Sharks bought that obstruction penalty there.

I don't agree with that call

Sharks go for the corner and will try to maul

Tough obstruction call against Connacht.

Half time. The scoreline flatters the Sharks who have largely been crap.

They don't maul, and instead go to the backs and end up knocking it on

half time

Looked like a bit of a knock on the ground by Edwill. And now they knock it anyway. Dire stuff from both sides.

Also thought I saw a knock on.

Connacht will have the wind behind them in the second half, usually worth a few points at the Sportsground. Connacht not great under the high ball, scum is starting to creak, but they have defended well and took their one chance well. Think I'd make them the marginal favourites despite the 5 point gap.

Stav your guys need to kick as many high balls as possible in this half

Not so sure about that Stav, the Sharks have some firepower to come off the bench . . . Ethan Hooker and Vincent Tshituka.

We also have a prop named Lee-Marvin Mazibuko on the bench. Be afraid.

Mavesere shows good strength again.

Sharks with momentum in Con's half and they choose to kick

Eben penalised. He's been so anonymous I forgot he was on the field.

Very scrappy from both teams. The rain has gone but I guess it's still very slippery.

Connacht not looking much better than the Sharks out back.

Where has this ref been all my life.

i like how he's handling things.

Connacht get a penalty 10 out and go for the corner.

"Very scrappy from both teams. The rain has gone but I guess it's still very slippery."

You'd think in this age of nano technology we could developed material for balls that becomes more grippy when wet.

Connacht are in. Scores tied with the conversion to come.

Cons over right under the posts

14-12 Con Artists

Connacht over. 14-12 in the lead now. All started by a wing taking on the defense instead of booting the ball away, leading to a penalty which set up the opportunity.

Shakes again kicking possession away when they have momentum

And again...FFS!!!

What is wrong with this Sharks team?

Apparently our sides know they're clueless about attacking so they just kick.

Scrum to the Cons in the middle of the field, they get it out, break into the Sharks 22 and are on a penalty advantage...

They'll take 3 here

Connacht winger knocks on with try line bgging . . . but it's advantage and they get the penalty.

Big knock by Connacht with a man open on the edge.

Stupid play and stupid game management from the Sharks

Good pressure from Connacht and they're over again.

We need Lee Marvin.

Mauls not working for either side.

Well deserved try for Connacht bringing some productive rugby.

And Con score another

If they slot the conversion they'll go 9 points clear...

nope

19-12 Con