Cardiff hooker extends Arms Park stay

CONTRACT EXTENSION: Cardiff hooker Daf Hughes has been rewarded for his fine form with a new contract to remain at the Arms Park.

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The hooker initially joined the Blue & Blacks during the 2023/24 season, after Jersey Reds went into administration, and was then given a one-year deal.

But Hughes has now made that long-term as he looks to add to his tally of 10 first team appearances.

He said: “I’m very grateful to further extend my stay at Cardiff, since the downfall of Jersey, I have been welcomed to the Arms Park with open arms.

“I’m really enjoying the environment and the competitiveness of the entire squad.

"Having game time and playing at the Arms Park has been really enjoyable – it is one of the best grounds in rugby with a pack crowd and the support is always unbelievable.

“I’m also learning a lot here, which is helping and improving my game but I still feel like there is plenty more to come.

"I am looking forward to the next couple of years here and doing my all for the team.”

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Hughes will continue to compete with the likes of club captain Liam Belcher and Wales duo Evan Lloyd and Efan Daniel.

Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt has been impressed with the way Hughes has grasped his opportunity with the club and believes he is now an important member of the squad.

He added: “I cannot speak highly enough of Daf.

"He had to be really patient last season and supported the team brilliantly without playing as much as he’d have liked.

“However, he has deservedly got his chance and taken it this season with a number of really good performances.

"He fits our game model with his skill-set, is very consistent around set piece and I still feel there is more to come from him.”

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