Cardiff sign Wales back-row Basham for 2025-26

Taine Basham made his Dragons debut against Scarlets in January 2018

Cardiff have signed Wales international back row Taine Basham from Dragons for the 2025-26 season.

The 25-year-old has won 17 caps since making his international debut against Canada in June 2021.

Basham has spent his entire career to date with the Dragons, where has has made 106 appearances and scored 51 tries.

"Taine is someone who has been on our radar at Cardiff for a while now," said head coach Matt Sherratt.

"He has undoubted ability and from my very first meeting with him, the thing that impressed me the most was his ambition to become a better player.

"He is a very powerful ball carrier with good footwork, is good over the ball and can cover multiple positions in the back row.

"I'm sure that Taine will make a big impression at Cardiff and with hard work, I have no doubt he can fulfil his massive potential."

While Basham makes the move to the Arms Park, Cardiff and Wales flanker Thomas Young has been linked with a move to Rodney Parade.

Basham becomes the second new signing announced for next season, following fellow Wales international Ioan Lloyd in moving to the Welsh capital.

"I'm delighted to be joining Cardiff Rugby, it was time for me to take on a fresh challenge," said Basham.

"I really believe being part of the exciting group of players and coaches at the Arms Park will allow me to continue to develop as a player.

"Hopefully I can also add a different dimension and option to compliment the quality players already in the squad. I really can't wait to get started."

Cardiff have not specified the duration of Basham's contract.