Veteran centre and Cardiff Rugby legend Rey Lee-Lo is leaving the capital club among other departures this summer.

Lee-Lo, 39, has played 180 times for the club, scoring 33 tries including one in his last match against Connacht.

The Samoan international was honoured with a Special Recognition award at Cardiff Rugby’s end of season awards night on Wednesday 21st, with former Cardiff teammate Nick Williams presenting with the award.

Head coach Matt Sherratt confirmed in his speech summing up Lee-Lo’s time at Cardiff that the centre would be staying on at Cardiff in a non-playing capacity, hinting at a coaching role in the academy.

Lee-Lo was given a standing ovation when presented with his award, with his popularity amongst his teammates, coaches, and fans clear for all to see.

Hamer-Webb and a Dragons Exodus

Among the other departures from Cardiff Arms Park is winger Gabe Hamer-Webb. The Welsh-qualified player was Cardiff’s second top scorer this season with nine tries in all competitions and is linked with a move to Leicester Tigers.

“Thank you to the club for the opportunity to represent the city that means so much to my family,” Hamer-Webb said.

“Most importantly I’d like to thank my team mates and the fans for the many memories I am leaving with.”

Three of the Cardiff squad – Thomas Young, Seb Davies, and Tinus de Beer – are making the short trip down the M4 to Dragons ahead of next season, while prop Rhys Litterick is joining Edinburgh, and hooker Efan Daniel is in line for a move to Ospreys.

Former rugby league player Regan Grace and flanker Gwilym Bradley also depart.

Teddy Williams scoops two awards

Teddy Williams was the big winner at the Cardiff Rugby’s end of season awards, winning both the Peter Thomas Player of the Season Award and Fan’s Player of the Season Award after an outstanding campaign.

Williams captained the side on occasion and was consistently excellent at set pieces and in the loose.

Number eight Alun Lawrence won the Players Player of the Season Awards and was the top tackler in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season.

Elsewhere, Rhys Barratt secured the Breakthrough of the Season gong after a campaign which saw his game take big strides forward, while full-back Matt Young won Academy Player of the Season.

Harri Millard’s magnificent try against Munster after some individual brilliance by Taulupe Faletau was voted by the fans as Try of the Season.

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