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The Welsh side look to continue their impressive start to the season
Watch Cardiff v Sharks live streams, as the South African side take on the high-flying hosts on a chilly but dry evening in the Welsh capital. This guide will tell you where to find a live stream wherever you are in the world – including options to watch for free if you’re in the UK or New Zealand.
Welsh rugby hasn’t had a great time of it of late, with the Wales squad heading into the Six Nations on the back of 12 straight defeats, and no representation in this season’s European Champions Cup. Cardiff have been flying the flag in the United Rugby Championship, however, with wins over Zebre, Ulster and Welsh rivals the Dragons and the Scarlets propelling them to third place in the table.
Despite boasting a number of Springboks in their squad, the Sharks didn’t make it through to the knockout stages of the Champions Cup. But they’ve been much harder to beat in the URC, where impressive wins over the Stormers, Munster and Glasgow Warriors have carried them to fifth in the league – just four points behind today’s opponents.
Read on to find out all the information you need to watch Cardiff v Sharks live streams today, including broadcaster options around the world. Scroll down for the line-ups and officials.
Cardiff v Sharks: key information
– Cardiff v Sharks date: Saturday 25 January, 2025
– Cardiff v Sharks kick-off time: 5.15pm GMT / 7.15pm SAST / 12.15pm ET
– Cardiff v Sharks free streams: BBC iPlayer/S4C (Wales); TVNZ+ (New Zealand)
– Cardiff v Sharks TV channels: Premier Sports (UK/Ireland), FloRugby (US), SuperSport (South Africa), Sportsnet (Canada)
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Watch a Cardiff v Sharks free live streams
Although many URC matches are only available on pay TV, there are also some Cardiff v Sharks free live streams available.
In the UK, Welsh-language broadcaster S4C is showing the match in its Clwb Rygbi show. S4c programmes are available to stream through the free BBC iPlayer, though you do need a valid UK TV Licence to tune in. If you don’t speak Welsh, you can watch the game with English subtitles.
In New Zealand, free sports streaming platform TVNZ+ has the rights to a number of URC matches – including Cardiff v Sharks. All you need to do is set up an account, but bear in mind that the stream is geo-restricted to New Zealand.
If you’re away from New Zealand at the moment, you can still tune in by using a VPN – more on that below.
Watch Cardiff v Sharks from anywhere
If you want to watch Cardiff v Sharks coverage from your home country’s broadcaster but are abroad, you can do so by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
A VPN is a handy piece of software that allows you to change your device’s IP address. This means you can view live or on-demand TV content as if you were sitting at home in front of your own television, even when you’re overseas (provided it complies with your service’s T&Cs, of course).
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Cardiff v Sharks live stream in South Africa
Rugby fans in South Africa can watch Cardiff v Sharks on SuperSport.
SuperSport is a subscription service, with various SuperSport packages available, covering traditional TV on DStv and direct live streaming.
Watch Cardiff v Sharks in the UK
Premier Sports has the rights to every United Rugby Championship match in the UK, including Cardiff v Sharks.
You can get Premier Sports on your TV by adding it to your existing package with Sky or Virgin Media, at £15.99 per month. Alternatively can get a standalone online streaming subscription. This works across a variety of apps and devices, and costs £15 a month on a rolling basis, £10.99 a month on a year-long contract, or £120 a year if you pay up front.
If you’re a UK resident away from home but want your usual United Rugby Championship Cup coverage, it’s best to check out NordVPN so you can watch from abroad. Find out more below.
Watch Cardiff v Sharks in Ireland
Irish rugby fans who want to watch Cardiff and Sharks in URC need action will need Premier Sports. You can get Premier Sports Ireland added to your TV package but unlike the UK there is no dedicated streaming service. To watch online, you have to do so through Now TV, which usually costs €33.99 but is currently available for $17.00.
Watch a Cardiff v Sharks live stream in the USA
FloRugby has the rights to this season’s United Rugby Championship and will host a Cardiff v Sharks live stream today.
A FloRugby monthly subscription costs $29.99, or you can take out an annual one for $150 (which works out at $12.50 per month).
Watch Cardiff v Sharks in Canada
Sportsnet will be your destination for a Cardiff v Sharks live stream if you’re in Canada.
You’ll need the Premium subscription to watch the rugby, which costs $34.99 per month, or $20.83 a month if you commit to a full year.
Live stream Cardiff v Sharks from elsewhere
There are other live streams for Cardiff v Sharks. URC TV will host a stream in certain countries in the world, with a game pass usually costing in the region of US$10. Check URC TV to see if this option is available in your region.
Cardiff v Sharks line-ups
Cardiff
Cam Winnett, Gabe Hamer-Webb, Rey Lee-Lo, Rory Jennings, Tom Bowen, Callum Sheedy, Johan Mulder; Rhys Barratt, Dafydd Hughes, Rhys Litterick, Josh McNally, Seb Davies, Alex Mann, Thomas Young, Alun Lawrence
Replacements:
Efan Daniel, Danny Southworth, Will Davies-King, Rory Thornton, Mackenzie Martin, Ethan Lloyd, Jacob Beetham, Regan Grace
Sharks
Jordan Hendrikse, Yaw Penxe, Jurenzo Julius, Ethan Hooker, Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Masuku, Grant Williams; Nthuthuko Mchunu, Bongi Mbonambi, Trevor Nyakane, Vincent Tshituka, Jason Jenkins, Phepsi Buthelezi, Manu Tshituka, Nick Hatton
Replacements:
Ethan Bester, Ruan Dreyer, Vincent Koch, Deon Slabbert, Jeandre Labuschagne, Jaden Hendrikse, François Venter, Lukhanyo Am
Mike Adamson is the referee for Cardiff v Sharks, assisted by Mike English and Gwyn Morris. Andrew McMenemy is the TMO.
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