James Botham rugby player
James Botham rugby player

James Botham

22nd Feb 1998 1.91m/104kg No. 8

BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...

Cardiff change five for New Year's Day

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff have made five changes for their New Year’s Day derby against the Ospreys. The Blue and Blacks signed off 2023, with an emphatic 55-21 victory over the Dragons, and now turn attention to...

Top Performers: Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In what will be a memorable Boxing Day derby for Cardiff,  it was one way traffic as they dominated from the first minute scoring 9 tries against the Dragons at Cardiff Arms Park. Rhys Carre, Tomos...

Cardiff Rugby claimed their 18th consecutive league victory over Dragons

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby claimed their 18th consecutive league victory over the Dragons in front of a 12,000 Boxing Day sell-out at the Arms Park. They scored nine tries in all, seven of them coming during a stunning...

Botham back for Boxing Day derby

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Botham has handed Cardiff a Boxing Day boost as the Blue and Blacks make two changes to face the Dragons.  The Wales international has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury...

Cardiff change seven for Scarlets derby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff have made seven changes for their Welsh derby clash against the Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday (17:15). The Blue and Blacks claimed the bragging rights against the Dragons...

URC Round 18 Stats: Ospreys vs Cardiff Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the match stats ahead of round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.  Ospreys   Ethan Roots has made more dominant tackles than any other URC forward (17). Roots has also won as...

Team Announcements: Connacht vs Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht will welcome back six players from absences for tomorrow’s crucial BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm).  Captain Jack Carty, international...

URC Play-Off Race Blown Wide Open

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scarlets’ stunning 32-20 victory over the star-studded Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions’ 32-28 comeback triumph away to Benetton mean 14 of the 16 sides in the league can still finish...

Team Announcements: Zebre Parma Vs Cardiff Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Zebre Parma team to face Cardiff sees the return of several internationals in Simone Gesi, Luca Rizzoli, and captain Lucchin, with David Sisi fully recovered from injury.   Zebre Parma: Richard...