CARDIFF RUGBY
Head CoachCorniel van Zyl
Cardiff Rugby head coach, confirmed permanently in April 2026 after taking caretaker charge.
Tenure record
as of 30 May 2026By competition
United Rugby Championship 5P · 3W · 0D · 2L
Corniel van Zyl has overseen 5 completed Cardiff Rugby matches in our database since April 2026 — 3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost. That is a 60.0% win rate, with 112 points scored and 145 conceded.
Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.
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Coaching career
- 2026- Cardiff Rugby Head Coach
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About Corniel van Zyl
Corniel van Zyl took caretaker charge of Cardiff Rugby at the start of the 2025-26 season after Matt Sherratt left to join the Wales coaching set-up, and was rewarded with the permanent head coach role on 15 April 2026. He had been part of the Cardiff coaching staff before stepping up, and takes the club into 2026-27 against the backdrop of a wider restructuring of the Welsh professional game.
Frequently asked
Who is the head coach of Cardiff Rugby?
Corniel van Zyl is the head coach of Cardiff Rugby.
When did Corniel van Zyl take charge?
Corniel van Zyl took over at Cardiff Rugby in April 2026.
What is Corniel van Zyl's record?
From 5 matches in our database: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats — a 60.0% win rate.
What nationality is Corniel van Zyl?
Corniel van Zyl is South African.
