The Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to enter exclusive negotiations with Ospreys owners Y11 Sports & Media over the future of Cardiff has triggered a fierce backlash.

Corniel van Zyl has insisted his decision to rotate selection and trust the depth of Cardiff’s squad has breathed fresh life into their season.

For years, Cardiff Rugby could point proudly to a 20-match unbeaten streak against their closest rivals, the Dragons, as David Roberts reports.

Alun Lawrence had to go to to Jersey before returning to Wales to make a big impact for Cardiff and now wants to take the next step, as Simon Thomas reports.

Gareth Davies once again proved a thorn in Cardiff’s side as his two tries inspired the Scarlets to another United Rugby Championship victory at the Arms Park.

Momentum is the word Corniel van Zyl keeps coming back to as Cardiff prepare for Friday night’s derby showdown with the Scarlets — even if the Blue and Blacks are determined not to get carried away.

Callum Sheedy’s match-winning boot may have grabbed the headlines at the Arms Park last weekend, but the Cardiff fly-half insists the real privilege came from learning from Leigh Halfpenny.

Despite appearances, there are some good news stories in Welsh rugby as 2025 comes to a close, you just need to know where to look, as Simon Thomas reports.

Angus O’Brien described the feeling as “awesome” after captaining the Dragons to a dramatic European Challenge Cup comeback that ended a near year-long wait for a victory.

Cardiff interim head coach Corniel van Zyl has praised his team’s fighting spirit after they stayed in the top four of the early United Rugby Championship table, reports Simon Thomas.

Cardiff are the form team in Wales so far this season - a fact reflected in Alex Mann's selection in the Wales squad, which gives him cause to celebrate, as Simon Thomas reports.

Cardiff may have lost their head coach on the eve of the season but that has not stopped them making a strong start under Corniel van Zyl, as Simon Thomas reports.