Cardiff Rugby are delighted to confirm club captain Liam Belcher has signed a new contract to remain at the Arms Park. 

The Wales international has been an integral figure in the capital city and is the latest player to commit to Blue & Black. 

He follows the likes of fellow Wales internationals James Botham, Alex Mann, Mason Grady and Josh Adams in agreeing fresh terms under head coach Corniel van Zyl.

Belcher has been pleased with the club’s growth this season and he is determined to continue driving standards on and off the pitch.

Continued growth

He said: “I am enormously grateful to sign this new contract and continue playing for my home region. I have a huge amount of pride in representing Cardiff and the wider area we represent. 

“I came through the system here so it means a lot to me. It is a great group that we have at the moment and some of my best mates are here.

“We have made some good progress this season and we want to continue that development both on and off the pitch. I want to play my part in that and I am excited to see where we can get to.

“Playing at the Arms Park is also special. The home support has been incredible again this year and we want to finish the current campaign on a high before pushing forward.”

The dynamic hooker is yet another product of the Cardiff Rugby pathway and has now racked up 108 appearances across two stints with his home club.

After returning to the club following a one-year stint at the Dragons, the 30-year-old worked his way up the pecking order, establishing himself as a key performer and leader within the group.

He has captained the club since 2024, was named the 2023-24 Peter Thomas Player of the Season and made his Wales debut in the summer of 2025.

And Van Zyl is pleased to retain the services of the not only an aggressive and technically sound hooker, but a player that sets and drives standards across the environment. 

A key leader in Blue & Black

He said: “I’m really happy that Liam will remain at Cardiff and be a key part of what we want to achieve as a club moving forward.

“He is a top-quality hooker, who is technically very sound and has a very big work rate. I’ve started calling him the badger because he’s as tough as a badger, has a never-say-die attitude and is aggressive in his approach.

“But also away from his playing attributes, he’s a really good team man, who is a key figure for us. 

“He’s a big part of our leadership group and obviously captains the team. He is diligent in everything he does as a player from how he wants to improve himself to the collective group. He works incredibly hard on a day-to-day basis and is a great example to anyone else at the club. 

“So he is a good leader, a good player and a great professional. He’s come through the pathway here and worked very hard to get where he is, going away for a year, coming back and kicking on. I am excited to see what level Liam can reach next.”