Sale

26 - 10

Full Time

Sharks

Sale vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr getting some game time.

71'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Flaherty being replaced.

71'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Dom Hanson coming on.

66'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Gus Warr coming off.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Ceano Everson coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Ross Braude coming off.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Jean Smith coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Siya Masuku coming off.

65'

Sharks sub Matt Romao comes onto the field.

63'

Tinotenda Mavesere departs for Sharks.

63'

Sharks sub Ethan Bester comes onto the field.

62'

Eduan Swart departs for Sharks.

62'

Conversion

The Sale Sharks supporters go wild as George Ford successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tom O'Flaherty

61'

Spellbinding play by Joe Carpenter is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Carpenter goes through the gap.

61'

Sale Sharks sub Patreece Bell comes onto the field.

61'

James Harper departs for Sale Sharks.

61'

Sale Sharks sub Ethan Caine comes onto the field.

61'

Nathan Jibulu departs for Sale Sharks.

61'

Sale Sharks sub Simon McIntyre comes onto the field.

61'

Bevan Rodd departs for Sale Sharks.

61'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Emmanuel Tshituka

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Emmanuel Tshituka goes through the gap.

59'

George Ford has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Sale Sharks results in a try for Tom O'Flaherty.

55'

What a run here by Tom O'Flaherty as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Obi Ene.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Ford kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The Sale Sharks maul march their way over the white wash for Bevan Rodd to touch down.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Marius Louw getting some game time.

48'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Rekeiti Ma'asi-White being replaced.

48'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tom Burrow getting some game time.

48'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tom Curry being replaced.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Mawande Mdanda getting some game time.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Koch being replaced.

47'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Phatu Ganyane getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Obi Ene makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Sharks decided to go for goal with Siya Masuku taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

James Harper makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Tshituka coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Emile van Heerden 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 Sharks has led to Hakeem Kunene being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Joe Carpenter being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Marnus Potgieter comes on for Sharks.

30'

Francois Venter leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Hakeem Kunene breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Obi Ene breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom O'Flaherty bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Tinotenda Mavesere took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

George Ford converts the try.

12'

Try

Rekeiti Ma'asi-White scores the try from close range.

12'

George Ford played a key part in that try.

12'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Yaw Penxe goes through the gap.

Hyron Andrews comes on.

Jacques Vermeulen comes off.

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sale v Sharks 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 10th January 2026, 09:30am PST 
  
 CorpAcq Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ford

26 - 10

62'

O'Flaherty

24 - 10

61'

Masuku

60'

19 - 10

Tshituka

59'

19 - 8

O'Flaherty

19 - 3

55'

Ford

14 - 3

50'

Rodd

12 - 3

49'

Half Time

Ford

7 - 3

12'

Ma'asi-White

5 - 3

12'

Masuku

0 - 3

Start

Live Win Probability

Sale

84%

Draw

Sharks

15%

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Sale

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Sale

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

44%

3-6 secs

16%

40%

6+ secs

20%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

56'

57'

67'

80'

Sale

Sharks

Sale Sharks vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sale Sharks face off against Sharks in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sat 10th January 2026 at CorpAcq Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

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

Sale Sharks vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Sale Sharks 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.