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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/- | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Glasgow Warriors | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 148 | 112 | +36 | 5 | 23 |
| 2 |  Bulls | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 214 | 106 | +108 | 5 | 21 |
| 3 |  Stormers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 166 | 101 | +65 | 5 | 21 |
| 4 | Sharks | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 107 | +33 | 3 | 19 |
| 5 |  Edinburgh | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 123 | 95 | +28 | 3 | 19 |
| 6 |  Leinster | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 149 | 81 | +68 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Cardiff Blues | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 113 | 107 | +6 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 |  Dragons | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 137 | 128 | +9 | 4 | 14 |
| 9 |  Ospreys | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 112 | 147 | -35 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 |  Benetton Treviso | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 115 | 104 | +11 | 5 | 11 |
| 11 |  Connacht | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 109 | 161 | -52 | 2 | 10 |
| 12 |  Munster | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 93 | 113 | -20 | 4 | 10 |
| 13 |  Lions | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 107 | 162 | -55 | 1 | 9 |
| 14 |  Scarlets | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 134 | 191 | -57 | 5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Ulster | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 121 | 160 | -39 | 5 | 9 |
| 16 |  Zebre | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 93 | 199 | -106 | 2 | 2 |
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FAQs: Sharks vs Cardiff Blues
How can I watch Sharks vs Cardiff live?
In the UK, S4C will televise the match, with live streaming on BBC iPlayer and S4C Clic. Premier Sports will also carry the game. These options cover the October 23 matchup.
What time does Sharks vs Cardiff start?
Kickoff is Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. BST. That is 2:45 p.m. ET for U.S. fans, so the match falls on Friday afternoon on the East Coast.
Where is the match being played?
The match is at Cardiff Arms Park, with Cardiff Rugby hosting the Hollywoodbets Sharks. Cardiff are the home team for this fixture, even though the page title puts the Sharks first.
What competition is this match part of?
This is a United Rugby Championship match. It is part of Cardiff's league schedule, separate from their European Cup game against Northampton Saints on October 18.
How have Cardiff been playing ahead of this match?
As of October 4, Cardiff had won their first two United Rugby Championship games of the season. They beat Scarlets 21–15 away on September 26, then defeated Zebre 40–27 at home on October 2.
How have the Sharks been playing ahead of this match?
As of October 4, the Sharks had won both of their opening United Rugby Championship games. They beat Ospreys 41–24 on September 26 and Leinster 26–20 on October 3, with both wins coming at home.