Sharks beat Munster 15-3 at Thomond Park: URC result and what's next
The Sharks beat Munster 15-3 in Limerick on 31 October 2026 for their first ever away win over the Irish side and a fourth URC win in five. Scorers, their season so far and when they play next.
The Sharks beat Munster 15-3 at Thomond Park in Limerick on Saturday night, 31 October 2026, in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (SA Rugby). The club says it is their first ever win away to Munster (Sharks Rugby on X).
It is the Sharks' fourth win in five URC games this season, and BBC Sport reports it lifts them to fourth on the log (BBC Sport).
Who scored for the Sharks?
| Team | Points | Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Munster | 3 | Penalty: JJ Hanrahan |
| Sharks | 15 | Tries: Gianni Lombard, Ivan van Zyl. Conversion: Lombard. Penalty: Lombard |
Scorers as reported by BBC Sport. The tries were the only ones of the match, and Van Zyl's score in the 59th minute was the last points of the night, on a rainy evening in Limerick (BBC Sport).
Matt Romao was ruled out before kick-off through injury, with Tino Mavesere starting at openside flank (Sharks Rugby on X).
How have the Sharks done in the URC so far?
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 September | Sharks v Ospreys | Won 41-24 |
| 3 October | Sharks v Leinster | Won 26-20 |
| 10 October | Stormers v Sharks | Lost 39-22 |
| 23 October | Cardiff v Sharks | Won 36-21 |
| 31 October | Munster v Sharks | Won 15-3 |
Results from the Sharks' URC fixtures page and SA Rugby.
When do the Sharks play next?
The URC now breaks for the November internationals. The Sharks' next two games are at home in Durban, both live on SuperSport (Sharks fixtures).
| Date | Match | Kick-off (SAST) | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 5 December | Sharks v Stormers | 17:00 | Hollywoodbets Kings Park | Sharks |
| Saturday 19 December | Sharks v Bulls | 18:30 | Hollywoodbets Kings Park | Sharks |
Tickets for the Stormers game start from R75 and for the Bulls game from R195, according to the Sharks (Sharks fixtures).
See also how the other SA sides did on Saturday: Stormers beat Ulster 33-7 and Bulls beat Scarlets 54-26.
FAQ
What was the score between Munster and the Sharks?
The Sharks won 15-3 at Thomond Park in Limerick on 31 October 2026.
When do the Sharks play next in the URC?
The Sharks host the Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 17:00 SAST.
Where can I watch Sharks URC games in South Africa?
Every Vodacom URC game is shown live on SuperSport, according to the Sharks.
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