Sharks vs Munster
Kings Park Stadium, Durban
31.05.2025, 19:30
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Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Sharks vs Munster: Match Start Date and Time
At exactly 19:30 pm on Saturday, 31st of May 2025, Sharks vs Munster will face off at Kings Park Stadium, Durban.
- Match: Sharks vs Munster
- Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 19:30pm (AEST)
- Stadium: Kings Park Stadium, Durban
Sharks: Form
Sharks: WWWWL
- URC R18: Sharks 12-3 Scarlets
- URC R17: Sharks 29-10 Ospreys
- URC R16: Ulster 19-22 Sharks
- URC R15: Edinburgh 17-18 Sharks
- ERCC R4: Lyon 34-21 Sharks
The Sharks have had an impressive home record this season. So far, they have played nine times at home and have recorded eight wins and one loss. In the quarterfinals, they all need to play for the badge. They are coming off a win against the Scarlets and went short from the dropout, and the winger made a huge play. In the first 40 minutes, they tied at 3-3; however, the home side was able to bounce back, taking the scoreline to 12-3. Jordan Hendrikse won his nomination for the 2024/25 Try of the Season. That's a proper team try, though; centres, tight forwards, and outside backs all had a hand in it. Francois Venter recorded his 50th appearance in an international competition in that match. Jean Smith, Nick Hatton, Tinotenda Mavesere, Ethan Bester, Batho Hlekani, and Zekhethelo Siyaya all need to stay in the senior team and practice with them. They deserve to be in the senior team. No matter how young they are, they have the talent to compete against the best in the world.
Sharks: Roster for the Match
- Phiwayinkosi Kubheka
- Ethan Bester
- Nathi Ntuli
- Siphephelo Mbonambi
- Khule Mthimkhulu
- Matt Romao
- Batho Hlekani
- Thomas Oyer ©
- Juan Loots
- Drico Marx
- Maurice Willemse
- Janco Purchase
- Litelihle Bester
- Khuthi Rasivhaga
- Jaco Williams
Munster: Form
Munster: WWWLL
- URC R18: Munster 30-21 Benetton
- URC R17: Munster 38-20 Ulster
- URC R16: Cardiff Rugby 26-21 Munster
- URC R15: Munster 13-16 Bulls
- ERCC R8: Bordeaux Begles 47-29 Munster
Munster recorded a 30-21 win over Benetton, who were tough opponents as they led the first half by 10-14, in their last match. It was a bonus-point win in Cork, which guarantees them a spot in the playoffs and the Champions Cup rugby next season. Munster's tries came from Ruadhán Quinn (x2), Jake O'Riordan (x2), and Gordon Wood (x2), with Tom Wood notching three conversions and Tony Butler one. Gavin Coombes is our latest Laya Standout Player. The West Cork man has already played 21 games this season, scoring eight tries. He has also recorded 614 meters gained, 35 defenders beaten, and 266 tackles. Tadhg, Tom, Amee-Leigh, and Dorothy have all been nominated for the 2024/25 Season RPI awards. Craig Casey earned his 100th cap for the club and was the player of the match. Patrick Campbell, Liam Coombes, Jack Daly, and Cian Hurley have been confirmed to be leaving the club at the end of this season.
Munster: Team News
Academy prop Darragh McSweeney has joined Cornish Pirates on loan until the end of the season. Peter O'Mahony & Conor Murray have been confirmed as part of the Barbarians squad to play against South Africa in the summer. Munster Rugby has confirmed its preparations for hosting a Champions Cup pool fixture at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh. Conor Ryan joins us on a one-year development contract for the 2025/26 season. Scott Buckley, Billy Burns, Patrick Campbell, Liam Coombes, Jack Daly, Cian Hurley, and Jack Oliver will depart the province at the end of the season.
Munster: Roster for the Match
- Milne
- N Scannell
- Archer, Kleyn
- Birne ©
- O`Mahony
- Hodnett
- G Coombes
- Abrahams
- Nash
- Nankwell
- Kilgallen
- Crowley
- Casey
- Abraham
- Nash
Sharks vs Munster: H2H stats
Sharks and Munster have faced each other five times so far, with both teams sharing the spoils. Sharks have won two including the last one, while Munster have won two and tied one.
- 26/10/24: Sharks 41-24 Munster
- 21/10/23: Munster 34-21 Sharks
- 22/04/23: Sharks 22-22 Munster
- 01/04/23: Sharks 50-35 Munster
- 25/09/21: Munster 42-17 Sharks
Another Rugby Predictions
Who will Win the Match Sharks vs Munster?
Using advanced computer power and data, Telecom Asia has simulated the result of Saturday`s Sharks vs Munster URC match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Sharks a 75% chance of beating Munster in the quarter-finals of the 2025 URC season.
Sharks vs Munster: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday`s URC clash at Park Stadium, Durban, are shown here:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.37, Munster $3.285, Tie $18.00
- Handicap: Sharks -6.5 ($1.909), Munster +6.5 ($1.909)
- Team to qualify for the next stage: Sharks $1.40, Munster $3.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Sharks at $1.35 and Munster at $3.285
The Munster are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against Leinster, with odds of $1.83 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Sharks (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 45.5-point over/under is expected to stay over 55% of the time.
Sharks vs Munster: Prediction
The Sharks really need silverware big time; they need to play as a team. Fight as a team, believe in each other. Trust each other, enjoy, and do what's best for the team. With the Sharks coming into this game as favorites, having shown competitiveness against tough opponents lately, I do not see them having an easy task, considering how good Munster has been offensively. I project a game with a lot of tough approaches, but at home, I will back Rochelais, as I expect them to have a dominant start. They have also won two of their three home head-to-head meetings.
Our match prediction: is teams 1 to score first and win with odds at 1.66 odds for 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip: is total even (no) with odds at 1.83 on Bet365 bookmaker.
Our final match prediction: is team 1 to score the last try with odds at 1.67 on Betway bookmaker.
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