The 2026–27 season is Cardiff Rugby's sixth season in the United Rugby Championship, and 26th in all formats of the competition. Along with competing in the URC and its Welsh Shield competition, the club will also participate in the 2026–27 European Rugby Champions Cup.
The season marks the 150th season of senior club rugby in Cardiff.
Squad and management Corniel van Zyl begins his first full season in charge at the Arms Park, following his hiring as head coach last season
Transfers
United Rugby Championship
Matches
Cardiff Rugby will begin its sixth URC campaign with a Welsh derby away to Scarlets, ending the regular season domestic campaign nine months later with the reverse fixture.
Standings
URC Welsh Shield
European Rugby Champions Cup Having finished sixth in the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship, Cardiff qualified for the 2026–27 European Rugby Champions Cup. The pool stage draw will take place on 1 July 2026.
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