Cheetahs

43 - 21

Full Time

Sharks XV

Cheetahs vs Sharks XV

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marco Jansen van Vuren bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Smal bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

80'

Kerron van Vuuren comes on for Sharks XV.

80'

Sipho Nonyalela leaves the field.

80'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

An interception by Faf de Klerk allows them to race away to score.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Faf de Klerk bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

78'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Free State Cheetahs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Daniel Maartens picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Juan Venter is finished off with a try.

76'

Yellow Card

Bryce Calvert (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Prince Nkabinde bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Annies took full advantage.

74'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Chris Horak getting some game time.

72'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Chijindu Okonta being replaced.

72'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Ceano Everson coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Ross Braude coming off.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hanu Pieterse coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Danilo Botha coming off.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Matthew Fortuin coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Lyle Matthews coming off.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Jaco du Toit coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Cameron Dawson coming off.

68'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Tebogo Nkosi coming on.

68'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Tielman Nieuwoudt coming off.

68'

Jaco van der Walt curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

67'

Try

Free State Cheetahs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Prince Nkabinde touching down.

66'

Juan Smal sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Maartens goes through the gap.

64'

Free State Cheetahs sub Juan Smal comes onto the field.

64'

Marko Janse van Rensburg departs for Free State Cheetahs.

64'

Free State Cheetahs sub Sisonke Vumazonke comes onto the field.

62'

Neels Volschenk departs for Free State Cheetahs.

62'

Free State Cheetahs sub Simon Miller comes onto the field.

60'

Curtly Thomas departs for Free State Cheetahs.

60'

Sipho Nonyalela comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Willem van den Hever leaves the field.

57'

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Simphiwe Ngobese leaves the field.

57'

Jaco van der Walt has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Free State Cheetahs results in a try for Prince Nkabinde.

52'

That's a great try assist by Henry Immelman.

52'

What a run here by Henry Immelman as they get over the gainline!

52'

Henry Immelman comes on.

51'

Clayton Blommetjies comes off.

51'

Daniel Maartens comes on.

51'

Ramon Uys comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tim Swiel kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Marnus Potgieter from scoring as they record the try for Sharks XV.

50'

Ross Braude sets up the try.

50'

Christie Grobbelaar makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Ben Pitout getting some game time.

49'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Aranos Coetzee being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Curtly Thomas (Free State Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

47'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Bryce Calvert coming on.

44'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Kerron van Vuuren coming off.

44'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jaco van der Walt will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Free State Cheetahs leads to a try for Juan Venter.

43'

Juan Venter makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Faf de Klerk played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Christie Grobbelaar being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Trouble here as Danilo Botha breaches the defence.

29'

Marco Jansen van Vuren comes on.

27'

Munier Hartzenberg comes off.

27'

Trouble here as Willem van den Hever breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Tim Swiel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Simphiwe Ngobese scores from close range.

25'

Ross Braude played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ross Braude bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

24'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt converts the try.

13'

Try

Faf de Klerk scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Faf de Klerk took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Tim Swiel converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks XV results in a try for Janco Purchase

A gap opened in the defence and Janco Purchase took full advantage.

Lyle Matthews played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Free State Cheetahs has allowed Prince Nkabinde to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Prince Nkabinde goes through the gap.

Faf de Klerk sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Hanru van Rooyen blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cheetahs v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 24th July 2026, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Toyota Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Hanru van Rooyen

Points Flow Chart

Cheetahs win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Walt

43 - 21

79'

de Klerk

41 - 21

78'

van der Walt

36 - 21

77'

Maartens

34 - 21

76'

Calvert

75'

29 - 21

Nkabinde

29 - 21

66'

Nkabinde

24 - 21

52'

Swiel

51'

19 - 21

Potgieter

50'

19 - 19

Thomas

19 - 14

47'

Venter

19 - 14

43'

Half Time

Swiel

25'

14 - 14

Ngobese

25'

14 - 12

van der Walt

14 - 7

13'

de Klerk

12 - 7

12'

Swiel

10'

7 - 7

Purchase

7 - 5

van der Walt

7 - 0

Nkabinde

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Cheetahs

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Cheetahs

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

54%

3-6 secs

28%

30%

6+ secs

21%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

65'

68'

71'

74'

Cheetahs

Sharks XV

Cheetahs vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cheetahs face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 2 on Fri 24th July 2026 at Toyota Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Sharks XV in 2nd and Cheetahs in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Cheetahs vs Sharks XV Squads

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