Cardiff Rugby

31 - 24

Full Time

Stormers

Cardiff Rugby vs Stormers

Events

Commentary

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

84'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer converts the try.

84'

Try

Cardiff Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rhys Litterick picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

81'

Alex Mann sets up the try.

81'

Cardiff Rugby decided to go for goal with Ben Thomas taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Yellow Card

Connor Evans (Stormers) is shown a yellow card

75'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Beetham getting some game time.

74'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Uilisi Halaholo being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruhan Nel took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Warrick Gelant took full advantage.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Josh Turnbull coming on.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rory Thornton coming off.

66'

Stormers make a substitution with Hendre Stassen coming on.

65'

Stormers make a substitution with Willie Engelbrecht coming off.

65'

Stormers make a substitution with Connor Evans coming on.

65'

Stormers make a substitution with Adre Smith coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tinus de Beer kicks the penalty goal.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Winnett goes through the gap.

62'

Herschel Jantjies comes on.

54'

Stefan Ungerer comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tinus de Beer kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Mason Grady from scoring as they record the try for Cardiff Rugby.

53'

That's a great try assist by Ellis Jenkins.

53'

Keketso Morabe comes on.

52'

Nama Xaba comes off.

52'

Rhys Carré comes on.

52'

Corey Domachowski comes off.

52'

Evan Lloyd comes on.

52'

Liam Belcher comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sacha Mngomezulu kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Stormers results in a try for Ruhan Nel.

50'

What a run here by Ruhan Nel as they get over the gainline!

50'

Warrick Gelant sets up the try.

50'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mackenzie Martin getting some game time.

47'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lopeti Timani being replaced.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Warrick Gelant getting some game time.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Luc du Plessis being replaced.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Neethling Fouche getting some game time.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Lee-Marvin Mazibuko being replaced.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Scarra Ntubeni getting some game time.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Andre-Hugo Venter being replaced.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Sti Sithole getting some game time.

47'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Brok Harris being replaced.

47'

Gabriel Hamer-Webb makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rhys Litterick coming on.

40'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Will Davies-King coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Courtnall Skosan being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Sacha Mngomezulu will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

38'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Cardiff Rugby as Liam Belcher goes over.

33'

Trouble here as Mason Grady breaches the defence.

33'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Sacha Mngomezulu kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Gabriel Hamer-Webb gathers the kick to score the try for Cardiff Rugby.

23'

That's a great try assist by Tinus de Beer.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tinus de Beer bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

23'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Gabriel Hamer-Webb coming on.

15'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Harri Millard coming off.

15'

Conversion

Sacha Mngomezulu converts the try.

13'

Try

Ruhan Nel scores the try from close range.

12'

Spellbinding play by Stefan Ungerer is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcel Theunissen took full advantage.

Conversion

Sacha Mngomezulu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Stormers are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Andre-Hugo Venter touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Marcel Theunissen goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cardiff Rugby v Stormers 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 24th November 2023, 01:35pm CST 
  
 Cardiff Arms Park

Points Flow Chart

Cardiff Rugby win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

71%

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

de Beer

31 - 24

84'

Litterick

29 - 24

81'

Evans

75'

24 - 24

de Beer

24 - 24

63'

de Beer

21 - 24

54'

Grady

19 - 24

53'

Mngomezulu

52'

14 - 24

Nel

50'

14 - 22

Half Time

de Beer

14 - 17

34'

Belcher

12 - 17

33'

Mngomezulu

27'

7 - 17

de Beer

7 - 14

24'

Hamer-Webb

5 - 14

23'

Mngomezulu

13'

0 - 14

Nel

12'

0 - 12

Mngomezulu

0 - 7

Venter

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Stormers

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Defence Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Stormers

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

68%

3-6 secs

19%

18%

6+ secs

33%

Rucks Won

Cardiff Rugby vs Stormers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cardiff Rugby face off against Stormers in United Rugby Championship Round 6 on Fri 24th November 2023 at Cardiff Arms Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 21:35 SAST, 08:35 NZST in New Zealand, 06:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST in the US.

Stormers won the last encounter but Stormers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Stormers in 5th and Cardiff Rugby in 12th as such Stormers are favourites on paper.

Cardiff Rugby vs Stormers Squads

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