Cardiff Rugby

What did we learn from the first Welsh derby of the URC season?

Cardiff began the URC season with a 21-15 derby victory over Scarlets, who showed their attacking threat, while an international pair impressed. Iestyn Rhys-Thomas analyses the contest.
29 September 2026

United Rugby Championship Preview: What lies ahead for Wales' four regions?

As the United Rugby Championship returns, Iestyn-Rhys Thomas assesses the four Welsh regions, from key signings and players to watch to their hopes for the new season.
24 September 2026

Van Zyl backs Taulupe Faletau for fourth World Cup bid

Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl believes Taulupe Faletau will want to push for another Wales call-up and a fourth Rugby World Cup.
5 September 2026

Cardiff to face Barbarians in 150th Anniversary Clash

Cardiff Rugby will face Barbarian FC at Cardiff Arms Park on June 4, 2027, in a special fixture celebrating the club’s 150th anniversary.
20 August 2026

Uilisi Halaholo announces rugby retirement

Former Wales and Tonga centre Uilisi Halaholo retires aged 36 after more than 100 Cardiff appearances and a Six Nations-winning career.
17 August 2026

Leigh Halfpenny joins Cardiff coaching staff

Leigh Halfpenny will remain with Cardiff Rugby on a full-time coaching basis after retiring from playing and continuing his transition into the next stage of his rugby career.
22 July 2026

What Cardiff, Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons can take from a season overshadowed by uncertainty

Cardiff's URC quarter-final exit marked the end of the domestic season for the four Welsh regions. TRU's Iestyn Rhys-Thomas reviews the campaign and examines what comes next.
3 June 2026

Callum Sheedy pens new contract with Cardiff

Callum Sheedy has signed a new contract with Cardiff Rugby, with the fly-half committing his future to his hometown club
28 April 2026

Corniel Van Zyl named Cardiff head coach

Corniel van Zyl has signed a long-term deal to become Cardiff Rugby head coach after impressing in the role this season.
15 April 2026

Tom Shanklin Interview: Stopping Benetton at source, ‘world-class’ Morgan key for Ospreys, Dragons face tough French test

Former Wales centre believes Cardiff and the Ospreys have the capability to reach the last eight of the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the Dragons face a tall order in Paris.
2 April 2026

Evan Lloyd signs new Cardiff contract

Evan Lloyd has signed a new Cardiff Rugby contract, with the Wales hooker committing his future to his home club.
31 March 2026

Alex Mann signs new long-term Cardiff deal

Alex Mann has signed a new long-term Cardiff Rugby contract after an impressive season with Cardiff and Wales in the Six Nations.
25 March 2026

Welsh clubs aim to feed off promising Six Nations campaign as URC clicks back into gear

Following an encouraging Six Nations, Wales’ regions return to the URC hoping to build momentum and push for strong finishes.
19 March 2026

WRU confirm Y11 as preferred bidder for Cardiff Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that Y11 Sports & Media, the current owners of the Ospreys, have been named as the preferred bidder to take over Cardiff Rugby.
22 January 2026

Tandy names Wales Six Nations squad amid latest developments in the pro game

Steve Tandy has named his squad for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations, including two uncapped players, while the Wales head coach refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding the future of his former side Ospreys.
20 January 2026

Welsh hopes and qualification stakes in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

The format of the European competitions are still up for debate, but there is still plenty of jeopardy heading into the final round of pool matches.
15 January 2026

Welsh quartet eyeing European knockouts as off-field discontent rumbles on

With the WRU facing a call for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), the regions continue to crack on with their Champions and Challenge Cup aspirations.
9 January 2026

URC back for festive run as Welsh regions look to build after European highs and lows

Following an encouraging European block for the Welsh regions, the United Rugby Championship returns with three rounds of fixtures across the festive period.
18 December 2025

Joe Cowell joins Bedford Blues on short-term loan

Cardiff prop Joe Cowell moves to Bedford Blues on a month-long loan.
14 November 2025

Cardiff determined to make home ground a fortress - Josh McNally

Cardiff Rugby veteran Josh McNally praised his team’s resilience and unity after the club secured a third successive home victory.
30 October 2025