Alun Lawrence has been rewarded for his fine form with a new long-term contract at the club.
The back-rower returned to Blue & Black following the demise of Jersey Reds, initially on a short-term contract.
He signed a permanent deal at the end of last season but has now extended that contract, following a blistering start to the season.
Lawrence is currently in the BKT United Rugby Championship top ten for carries, successful carries and tackles.
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt said: “I’m really pleased to extend Alun’s stay at the club with a new longer-term deal – it is something he thoroughly deserves.
“He is a player who has really grasped his second opportunity at the club and has become an invaluable player for us. His performances so far this season speak for themselves.
“As I’ve said previously, what you get with Al on game-day is exactly what you see each and every day in training. He is extremely professional and diligent, he knows his role inside out and he works tirelessly. He is the perfect role model for the youngsters coming through.
“Like Liam (Belcher) and Ben (Thomas) who we have also announced in recent days, Al is the kind of homegrown player that is the foundation of the squad and can continue to grow.”
Lawrence is yet another product of the Cardiff pathway. He played his junior club rugby at Llantrisant and progressed through the Blue & Blacks age-grade ranks.
He made his senior debut during the 2017-18 season and enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2020. The 26-year-old has now racked up 38 first team appearances.
Lawrence said: “I am incredibly happy to be staying at Cardiff, having signed a new long-term contract.
“It is no secret how turbulent rugby can be and as someone who has experienced that in the past, I am very grateful to have the opportunity to do what I love, at the team I supported as a youngster and came through.
“Over the next couple of years, I just want to keep learning, keep getting better as an individual and keep developing as a team.
“I want to be involved in as many match-day 23s as possible and contribute to more Cardiff success.”