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Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi and Cardiff wing Tom Bowen impressed.

Adam Kyriacou 25 Jan 2025

Cardiff v Sharks: Five takeaways as Bongi Mbonambi and tight five ‘turn the screw’ while young Wales prospect destined for ‘bright future’

Following a 42-22 victory for the Sharks against Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship, here's our five takeaways from the game at the Arms Park.

Cardiff Rugby

Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan and an insert of Bulls forward Elrigh Louw

Adam Kyriacou 24 Jan 2025

URC team news: Ireland stars Lowe and Sheehan bolster Leinster against stacked Stormers while Springboks to light up Jukskei derby

All the team news ahead of Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship.

Benetton Treviso

Sharks flanker Siya Kolisi and an insert of Jurenzo Julius.

Jared Wright 23 Jan 2025

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi absent for Sharks as rising stars take centre stage

The Sharks are without Siya Kolisi for the clash against Cardiff.

Cardiff Rugby

Challenge Cup Round of 16 fixtures, kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed

Jared Wright 22 Jan 2025

Challenge Cup Round of 16 fixtures, kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed

Challenge Cup

Champions Cup last-16 confirmed as ‘Ronan O’Gara derby’ set to take place after South African sides crash out

Jared Wright 19 Jan 2025

Champions Cup last-16 confirmed as ‘Ronan O’Gara derby’ set to take place after South African sides crash out

Champions Cup

Premiership and URC clubs troll Warren Gatland following surprise Six Nations squad announcement

Louis Chapman Coombe 14 Jan 2025

Premiership and URC clubs troll Warren Gatland following surprise Six Nations squad announcement

Wales

Leicester lose out on Handre Pollard replacement as Wales hopeful makes shock switch

Jared Wright 08 Jan 2025

Leicester lose out on Handre Pollard replacement as Wales hopeful makes shock switch

Wales

Wales wing departs Premiership giants for ‘great opportunity’ on home soil

Adam Kyriacou 06 Jan 2025

Wales wing departs Premiership giants for ‘great opportunity’ on home soil

Cardiff Rugby

URC Team of the Week: Springboks powerhouse ‘impressively dominant’ since injury return as Ireland’s ‘rising star’ lays down Six Nations marker

Colin Newboult 02 Jan 2025

URC Team of the Week: Springboks powerhouse ‘impressively dominant’ since injury return as Ireland’s ‘rising star’ lays down Six Nations marker

United Rugby Championship

‘It can end people’s careers’ – Ospreys coach’s candid assessment on croc-roll against Cardiff

David Skippers 02 Jan 2025

‘It can end people’s careers’ – Ospreys coach’s candid assessment on croc-roll against Cardiff

Ospreys

‘Officials have no empathy for the game’ – Wales greats at odds over ‘nasty’ croc roll from Six Nations prospect as Cardiff star ‘lucky’ to avoid serious injury

Colin Newboult 02 Jan 2025

‘Officials have no empathy for the game’ – Wales greats at odds over ‘nasty’ croc roll from Six Nations prospect as Cardiff star ‘lucky’ to avoid serious injury

Wales

Cardiff v Ospreys: Five takeaways as Wales hopefuls ‘burn bright’ in gritty Test ‘audition’ culminating in a stalemate

Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Jan 2025

Cardiff v Ospreys: Five takeaways as Wales hopefuls ‘burn bright’ in gritty Test ‘audition’ culminating in a stalemate

United Rugby Championship

URC team news: Wales internationals return for New Year’s Day derby clashes

Adam Kyriacou 31 Dec 2024

URC team news: Wales internationals return for New Year’s Day derby clashes

United Rugby Championship

Who’s hot and who’s not: Rassie Erasmus’ nation-building continues and humiliating losses for three Premiership clubs

Dylan Coetzee 30 Dec 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Rassie Erasmus’ nation-building continues and humiliating losses for three Premiership clubs

Who's hot and who's not

URC team news: Siya Kolisi captains Sharks in Coastal Derby against Stormers while 100 up for Edinburgh man in 1872 Cup

Dylan Coetzee 27 Dec 2024

URC team news: Siya Kolisi captains Sharks in Coastal Derby against Stormers while 100 up for Edinburgh man in 1872 Cup

United Rugby Championship

Dragons v Cardiff: Five takeaways as Wales duo give Warren Gatland a ‘huge boost’ while rookie throws his ‘hand up high’ to fill key void

Jared Wright 26 Dec 2024

Dragons v Cardiff: Five takeaways as Wales duo give Warren Gatland a ‘huge boost’ while rookie throws his ‘hand up high’ to fill key void

Wales

Cardiff boss gives his verdict on Taulupe Faletau’s comeback from injury nightmare

David Skippers 23 Dec 2024

Cardiff boss gives his verdict on Taulupe Faletau’s comeback from injury nightmare

Cardiff Rugby

‘More than half our revenue comes from South Africa’ – URC boss hails ‘game changers’

Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2024

‘More than half our revenue comes from South Africa’ – URC boss hails ‘game changers’

United Rugby Championship

Relief for the ‘big guys’ as URC turns focus on ‘class of travel’ after viral outrage

Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2024

Relief for the ‘big guys’ as URC turns focus on ‘class of travel’ after viral outrage

United Rugby Championship

URC chief addresses Premiership merger talks giving ‘due credence’

Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2024

URC chief addresses Premiership merger talks giving ‘due credence’

United Rugby Championship

United Rugby Championship: Round Eight match officials, kick-off times and TV coverage

Adam Kyriacou 17 Dec 2024

United Rugby Championship: Round Eight match officials, kick-off times and TV coverage

United Rugby Championship

URC Team of the Week: Siya Kolisi and strong Springboks contingent lead the way

David Skippers 02 Dec 2024

URC Team of the Week: Siya Kolisi and strong Springboks contingent lead the way

United Rugby Championship

Bulls’ Springboks lead the way as two red carded in Connacht clash while Cardiff hold off Dragons

David Skippers 30 Nov 2024

Bulls’ Springboks lead the way as two red carded in Connacht clash while Cardiff hold off Dragons

United Rugby Championship

Springboks aplenty in Bulls side for Connacht clash, Scotland stars in action for champions and Edinburgh

David Skippers 29 Nov 2024

Springboks aplenty in Bulls side for Connacht clash, Scotland stars in action for champions and Edinburgh

United Rugby Championship

Who’s hot and who’s not: Welsh ‘hat-trick’, All Blacks positives and England 17 while injuries hit Springboks and ‘concerning times’ for Premiership trio

Adam Kyriacou 28 Oct 2024

Who’s hot and who’s not: Welsh ‘hat-trick’, All Blacks positives and England 17 while injuries hit Springboks and ‘concerning times’ for Premiership trio

Who's hot and who's not

URC Team of the Week: Sharks’ Springboks contingent show their class as ‘outstanding Welshman’ also catches the eye

David Skippers 27 Oct 2024

URC Team of the Week: Sharks’ Springboks contingent show their class as ‘outstanding Welshman’ also catches the eye

United Rugby Championship

URC wrap: Wales celebrates ‘best return’ since 2021 as ‘incredible player’ shines, Leinster lead the way while Sione Tuipulotu savours win in ‘boiling’ Stellenbosch

Simon Thomas 27 Oct 2024

URC wrap: Wales celebrates ‘best return’ since 2021 as ‘incredible player’ shines, Leinster lead the way while Sione Tuipulotu savours win in ‘boiling’ Stellenbosch

United Rugby Championship

Cardiff complete incredible comeback against Ulster while Connacht make light work of Dragons

Planet Rugby 26 Oct 2024

Cardiff complete incredible comeback against Ulster while Connacht make light work of Dragons

United Rugby Championship

Robbie Henshaw starts for Leinster in top-of-the-table URC clash while Wales star returns and Craig Casey back for Munster’s trip to Siya Kolisi’s Sharks

Adam Kyriacou 25 Oct 2024

Robbie Henshaw starts for Leinster in top-of-the-table URC clash while Wales star returns and Craig Casey back for Munster’s trip to Siya Kolisi’s Sharks

United Rugby Championship

Ulster boosted by return of injured trio ahead of Cardiff clash, including Ireland international

Louis Chapman Coombe 23 Oct 2024

Ulster boosted by return of injured trio ahead of Cardiff clash, including Ireland international

Ulster

Wales squad: Warren Gatland picks two uncapped players in ‘exciting’ squad while forward finally rewarded for Premiership form

Adam Kyriacou 21 Oct 2024

Wales squad: Warren Gatland picks two uncapped players in ‘exciting’ squad while forward finally rewarded for Premiership form

Wales

URC wrap: Two teams left standing, a ‘good night’ for Scarlets while Jacob Stockdale credits ‘fantastic’ forwards

Simon Thomas 20 Oct 2024

URC wrap: Two teams left standing, a ‘good night’ for Scarlets while Jacob Stockdale credits ‘fantastic’ forwards

United Rugby Championship

Scotland flyers guide Edinburgh to sensational second-half win over Cardiff

Planet Rugby 19 Oct 2024

Scotland flyers guide Edinburgh to sensational second-half win over Cardiff

United Rugby Championship