As soon as-capped Wales lock Rory Thornton has signed a brand new deal to remain at Cardiff for 2024-25.
The 29-year-old initially moved to Arms Park on mortgage from Ospreys for the 2018-19 season.
“Staying at Cardiff and persevering with to construct on the sport time and performances I’ve loved this 12 months was the most suitable choice,” mentioned Thornton.
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt mentioned: “Rory has made actual enhancements throughout his all-round recreation this season, which we’re all actually happy with.
“He is a wonderful set-piece ahead, who’s providing increasingly more across the pitch.”
Thornton will proceed to compete for a beginning place with fellow Wales internationals Teddy Williams and Seb Davies, in addition to Ben Donnell.
Cardiff haven’t specified the period of Thornton’s new contract.
In the meantime tight-head prop Ciaran Parker has retired on the age of 28 after six Cardiff appearances, following his arrival for the beginning of the 2023-24 season.