Cardiff Rugby's season concluded with a disappointing 44-21 loss to the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-finals, but players and coaches expressed pride in their overall performance. Finishing sixth in the regular season marked a significant achievement for the team, especially given the financial constraints and off-field issues affecting Welsh rugby. Head coach Corniel van Zyl, who stepped up after Matt Sherratt's departure, guided the team to 11 league victories, with a strong home record. Despite the loss, players like Josh Adams and Dan Thomas highlighted the importance of making the play-offs and the growth of the team. Looking ahead, Cardiff aims to improve their set-piece play and has signed Australian prop Scott Sio to bolster their scrum. Off-field challenges remain, including the Welsh Rugby Union's plans to reduce the number of professional teams, but the squad is determined to build on their progress and return stronger next season.