Cardiff Rugby

22 - 42

Full Time

Sharks

Cardiff Rugby vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Ethan Lloyd comes on.

78'

Johan Mulder comes off.

78'

Regan Grace comes on.

77'

Rey Lee-Lo comes off.

77'

Jacob Beetham comes on.

77'

Tom Bowen comes off.

77'

Mackenzie Martin comes on.

77'

Alun Lawrence comes off.

77'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Yaw Penxe

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yaw Penxe bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

75'

Vincent Tshituka played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Hamer-Webb took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Francois Venter

72'

Jaden Hendrikse played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Makazole Mapimpi took full advantage.

72'

Cardiff Rugby sub Will Davies-King comes onto the field.

60'

Rhys Litterick departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

Cardiff Rugby sub Danny Southworth comes onto the field.

60'

Rhys Barratt departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh McNally goes through the gap.

59'

Francois Venter comes on for Sharks.

58'

Siya Masuku leaves the field.

58'

Lukhanyo Am comes on for Sharks.

58'

Jurenzo Julius leaves the field.

58'

Ethan Bester comes on for Sharks.

58'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

58'

Ruan Dreyer comes on for Sharks.

58'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

58'

Jaden Hendrikse comes on for Sharks.

58'

Grant Williams leaves the field.

58'

Vincent Koch comes on for Sharks.

58'

Trevor Nyakane leaves the field.

58'

Callum Sheedy has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Gabriel Hamer-Webb.

57'

What a run here by Gabriel Hamer-Webb as they get over the gainline!

57'

Cameron Winnett played a key part in that try.

57'

Jurenzo Julius makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rory Thornton coming on.

44'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Seb Davies coming off.

44'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Efan Daniel coming on.

44'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Dafydd Hughes coming off.

44'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

44'

Try

A clever kick there by Cardiff Rugby allows Tom Bowen to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

43'

Tom Bowen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Cameron Winnett played a key part in that try.

43'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse adds the two points for Sharks.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Bongi Mbonambi, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Bongi Mbonambi being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Ntuthuko Mchunu played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The left post denies Callum Sheedy from adding the extras.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Tom Bowen, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Tom Bowen being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Josh McNally.

36'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Tom Bowen being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Makazole Mapimpi to score the try.

31'

Trouble here as Makazole Mapimpi breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Siya Masuku is finished off with a try.

31'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Deon Slabbert getting some game time.

23'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Nick Hatton being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Winnett bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

20'

Sharks make a substitution with Jeandre Labuschagne coming on.

18'

Sharks make a substitution with Emmanuel Tshituka coming off.

18'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Jurenzo Julius

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

17'

Jordan Hendrikse sets up the try.

17'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.

14'

Try

Bongi Mbonambi scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Grant Williams took full advantage.

Callum Sheedy has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Alex Mann

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Mann goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Josh McNally.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Bowen goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cardiff Rugby v Sharks 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 25th January 2025, 09:15am PST 
  
 Cardiff Arms Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Mike Adamson

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

85%

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

76'

22 - 42

Penxe

75'

22 - 40

Hendrikse

73'

22 - 35

Venter

72'

22 - 33

Hamer-Webb

22 - 28

57'

Sheedy

17 - 28

44'

Bowen

15 - 28

43'

Hendrikse

42'

10 - 28

Mbonambi

41'

10 - 26

Half Time

Bowen

10 - 21

36'

Hendrikse

32'

5 - 21

Mapimpi

31'

5 - 19

Hendrikse

18'

5 - 14

Julius

17'

5 - 12

Hendrikse

14'

5 - 7

Mbonambi

13'

5 - 5

Mann

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Cardiff Rugby

22%

Draw

Sharks

77%

Ruck-Won by Jeandre Labuschagne

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

64%

3-6 secs

21%

25%

6+ secs

18%

11%

101

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

51'

53'

62'

Cardiff Rugby

Sharks

Cardiff Rugby vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cardiff Rugby face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 10 on Sat 25th January 2025 at Cardiff Arms Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 19:15 SAST on SuperSport, 06:15 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 04:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Sharks won the last encounter but Cardiff Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Cardiff Rugby in 9th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Cardiff Rugby vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Cardiff Rugby vs Sharks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.