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Cardiff seal bonus-point victory against Zebre

Cardiff continue their promising start to the United Rugby Championship (URC) with a six-try 40-27 home victory against Zebre.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:41 PM
Cardiff seal bonus-point victory against Zebre
Key Things to Know
  • Cardiff defeated Zebre 40-27 at Arms Park to secure a bonus-point victory in the United Rugby Championship.
  • Wing Tom Bowen scored two tries, with Teddy Williams, Javan Sebastian, Taine Basham, and Alex Mann also crossing.
  • Zebre fought back from 40-8 down in the final 21 minutes to claim a four-try losing bonus point.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cardiff earned a 40-27 bonus-point victory against Italian side Zebre at the Arms Park to continue their winning start in the United Rugby Championship. The hosts scored six tries, including a brace from wing Tom Bowen alongside scores by Teddy Williams, Javan Sebastian, Taine Basham, and Alex Mann. Callum Sheedy added four conversions, while Jarrod Evans contributed one conversion for the Welsh region.

Cardiff secured their attacking bonus point in the first half and extended their advantage to 40-8 before Zebre staged a late comeback. The visitors secured a bonus point of their own through tries from Francisco Minervino, Giacomo Ferrari, Giulio Bertaccini, and Giacomo Da Re in the final quarter.

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