Cardiff showcased their strength in the United Rugby Championship with a decisive 40-27 victory over Zebre at the Arms Park, marking a successful continuation of their season. This match featured an impressive six tries from the Welsh side, including a standout performance from wing Tom Bowen, who scored two tries.

Key Highlights:

• Cardiff Tries: T Williams, Javan Sebastian, Taine Basham, Alex Mann, Tom Bowen (2)
• Zebre Tries: Francisco Minervino, Giacomo Ferrari, Giulio Bertaccini, Giacomo Da Re
• Final Score: Cardiff 40 - Zebre 27

Cardiff established a commanding lead, going up 40-8 midway through the second half, before Zebre made a spirited comeback, scoring three tries in the final 21 minutes. Zebre, who struggled against Bulls in their previous match, showed resilience but ultimately fell short.

The match attracted a crowd of 7,231, similar to the previous Welsh derby against Scarlets. Cardiff made several changes to their lineup, with Dafydd Hughes and James Botham stepping in for injured players, including captain Liam Belcher.

Despite a rocky start, where Italy international Tommaso Allan missed an early penalty, Cardiff quickly regained momentum. Teddy Williams marked his return from injury with a try, and the hosts demonstrated their depth and skill throughout the match.

The first half concluded with Cardiff leading 26-8, though the loss of prop Scott Sio to injury was a concern for the home side. Overall, the match underscored Cardiff's potential as they aim for a strong season in the URC.