Cardiff sign Bath duo Emanuel and Davies on loan

Matt Sherratt says Ioan Emanuel (left) and Ieuan Davies (right) will get game-time with region as well as Cardiff RFC during their loans

Cardiff have signed Bath youngsters Ioan Emanuel and Ieuan Davies on loan for the 2025-26 season.

Prop Emanuel, whose brother Steffan plays for Cardiff, and scrum-half Davies, both 20, are Wales Under-20 internationals.

The duo are on long-term contracts at Bath.

"We are pleased to welcome two exciting, young Welsh players to the club for the season ahead and are grateful to Bath for allowing this to happen and prioritising their development," said Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt.

"Ioan is a player we know pretty well, having come through our age-grade and being the brother of Stef. Anyone who has watched Wales Under-20s this season will see the vast potential he has.

"Ieuan is another player with a lot of potential. He was a standout player when he was with Wales Under-20s and is highly regarded at Bath."

Emanuel and Davies head to Cardiff after fellow Bath youngster Louie Hennessey had a loan spell in the Welsh capital last season.

The two clubs have also collaborated over training work.

"Cardiff is a club we have a strong relationship with and we know they'll offer Ioan and Ieuan an excellent platform in a highly competitive environment," Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan said.