Game Information
Last Five Matches
United Rugby Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/- | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Glasgow Warriors | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 95 | 72 | +23 | 3 | 13 |
| 2 |  Sharks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 44 | +23 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 |  Cardiff Blues | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 42 | +19 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 |  Lions | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 45 | +17 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 |  Edinburgh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 42 | +9 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Dragons | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 88 | 83 | +5 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 39 | +30 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Stormers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 32 | +10 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 |  Munster | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 48 | -2 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 |  Ospreys | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 81 | 107 | -26 | 2 | 6 |
| 11 |  Connacht | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 84 | -28 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 |  Ulster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 67 | -5 | 3 | 5 |
| 13 |  Benetton Treviso | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 41 | -3 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Leinster | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 53 | -7 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 |  Scarlets | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 59 | -18 | 2 | 2 |
| 16 |  Zebre | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 87 | -47 | 1 | 1 |
Team Squads
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Francois Venter#6Siya Kolisi#3Ruan Dreyer#23Trevor Nyakane#4Eben Etzebeth#16Bongi MbonambiGeorge Whitehead#3Vincent Koch#12Andre Esterhuizen#4Marvin Orie#17Ox Nche#5Jason Jenkins#13Lukhanyo AmYaw Penxe#11Makazole Mapimpi#21Grant Williams#7Phepsi Buthelezi#1Simphiwe Matanzima#15Aphelele Fassi#2Fez Mbatha#14Edwill van der Merwe#18Lee-Marvin Mazibuko#7Vincent TshitukaCameron Dawson#10Siya Masuku#5Emile van Heerden#23Marnus Potgieter#23Diego Appollis#21Jaden Hendrikse#18Hanro Jacobs#7Manu Tshituka#16Eduan Swart#22Jordan HendrikseRoss Braude#17Dian Bleuler#20Tinotenda Mavesere#21Bradley Davids#4Corne Rahl#11Ethan Hooker#12Le Roux Malan#19Deon Slabbert#22Tiaan Fourie#8Nick HattonThomas Dyer#1Christie GrobbelaarMeno BarnardEthan BesterBryce CalvertPhatu GanyaneDian HeunisBathobele HlekaniMawande MdandaCoetzee le RouxLitelihle BesterJurenzo JuliusHakeem KuneneJean SmithJaco WilliamsJannes PotgieterAlbie BesterCeano EversonCebo DlaminiMatt RomaoPhikolomzi SobahleSimphiwe NgobeseVusi MoyoWillem van den HeverJJ ScheepersLuan GiliomeeZekhethelo SiyayaFull Squad
Leigh Halfpenny#8Taulupe Faletau#9Aled Davies#20Dan Thomas#16Ethan Lewis#17Ed Byrne#11Josh Adams#4Rory Thornton#3Javan Sebastian#2Liam Belcher#5George Nott#12Rory Jennings#19Josh McNally#16Dafydd Hughes#14Harri Millard#1Corey Domachowski#3Keiron Assiratti#10Callum Sheedy#7James Botham#12Ben Thomas#20Ben Donnell#7Taine Basham#20Alun Lawrence#10Ioan Lloyd#17Danny Southworth#18Will Davies-King#3Sam Wainwright#23Cornel Smit#5Teddy Williams#11Mason Grady#11Iwan Stephens#21Ellis Bevan#15Jacob Beetham#6Alex MannJoe Cowell#11Theo Cabango#23Cameron Winnett#17Rhys Barratt#16Evan LloydIeuan DaviesIoan EmanuelMax PearceJohan Mulder#20Lucas de la RuaTom BowenSteffan EmanuelHarri WildeMatty YoungElijah EvansEvan ReesOsian Darwin-LewisTom CottleTeam Stats
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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.