Cardiff announce blockbuster fixture to celebrate 150 years

SportRugbyCardiff RugbyCardiff have a big game to look forward to next season12:42, 20 Aug 2026Cardiff will take on the Barbarians to celebrate their sesquicentennial season next June.‌The Welsh club have a long history with the Barbarians after first locking horns with the invitational side in 1891.‌During the amateur era both sides would face each other on Easter Sunday but next season it will take place on Friday, June 4, at 7.30pm at Cardiff Arms Park for what will be the Welsh club's 150th anniversary.‌JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much moreThe Barbarians are likely to include a number of high-profile international players and it will be a big challenge for Corniel van Zyl's side.“We are absolutely thrilled to revive one of the game’s most iconic fixture