Sharks v Ulster – Richie Murphy takes charge of province for the first time
Tom Stewart of Ulster is tackled by Jeandre Labuschagne of Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile
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Richie Murphy takes charge for the first time as Ulster face South African side Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. Follow our live blog for updates from Durban.
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And that's that. Sharks win 22-12. Ulster were will in the game, but both of their draws could have been ruled out and arguably the final scores flatters Richie Murphy's men.
That was a tough start for Murphy's time at Ulster
That was a tough start for Murphy's time at Ulster
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In fairness, Ulster have held firm against Sharks quests for a bonus try
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This has turned into a seriously one-sided affair. Any hope that merely changing head coach would totally change Ulster's fortunes can be dismissed. Assuming Richie Murphy gets the gig on a permanent basis, he has a long road in front of him to turn this Ulster tanker around
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Sharks are pushing hard for a bounce point try
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Well that was inevitable. Mbonambi mauls over
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So it's 14 v 13 in favour of the Sharks
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There's yellow cards for Iain Henderson and James Hume. Sharks also have a man binned.
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Looks like Iain Henderson is heading for the bin. High tackle. He can have no complaints.
Matty Rea might be in trouble as well
Matty Rea might be in trouble as well
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This is starting to spill over. Lots of pushing and shoving going on here.
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A rare miss from Cooney - it was from a tight angle. Ulster down by five
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Sheridan basically flicked the ball out - it was clear as day on the final replay the ref was shown, but he missed it. Try given
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The try is awarded!
But it really shouldn't have been, as it looks like Harry Sheridan played the ball back! Jammy auld Ulster are back in the game
But it really shouldn't have been, as it looks like Harry Sheridan played the ball back! Jammy auld Ulster are back in the game
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I don't see a lot wrong with that. The ball came loose and Treadwell snaps it up.
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Is that an Ulster try? They lost the lineout but the Sharks dropped the ball and Treadwell touched down the loose ball. It's off to the TMO.
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Ulster have a penalty from a dangerous position. Doak kicks for touch - Ulster lineout by the flag
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And Masuku converts. Sharks lead by 10.
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The Sharks kick away the advantage.
They will kick for the posts.
They will kick for the posts.
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Sharks are piling on the pressure here. They have a penalty advantage inside the 10.
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There's 16,584 inside the stadium today. For all the empty seats, there's still a hell of an atmosphere in Durban
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Nick Timoney and Steven Kitshoff are off with Sean Raffell and Andrew Warwick replacing them.
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