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Jenkins set to follow Williams to Ospreys

3 December 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS ELLIS Jenkins looks set to swap Cardiff Blues for the Ospreys for the start of next season. The flanker will become the […]

Jackson column: Beal lit up Arms Park long before Twickenham

16 November 2017 0 comments

From Bridgend and Welsh schools to Northampton and the Lions, Peter Jackson speaks with the former full-back

Booth tops wanted list to replace Wilson

12 November 2017 1 comment

BATH head coach Toby Booth has emerged as a surprise target for Cardiff Blues in their hunt to replace Danny Wilson for next season. Wilson […]

Handling skills can give me advantage says Seb

5 November 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues lock Seb Davies hopes his unique playing style can give him an edge over his Wales rivals. While […]

Blaine Scully signs new long-term deal with Cardiff Blues

31 October 2017 0 comments

The USA captain says it is ‘a true honour’ to be associated with the Cardiff Blues after penning new contract

Ageless Gethin’s on alert for Wales

22 October 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES may be forced to wheel Gethin Jenkins back into their squad next week for a possible Test comeback at the age […]

Blues build momentum with big win in Toulouse

22 October 2017 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER IN WHAT must rank as one of the best results in their recent history, Cardiff Blues claimed a famous win over fourtime […]

Gruff set for job swap with the Blues

15 October 2017 1 comment

■By STEFFAN THOMAS AND ALEX BYWATER OSPREYS backs coach Gruff Rees looks set to take up the same role with Cardiff Blues as Wales’ capital […]

Pivac keen to bring in Moriarty

8 October 2017 1 comment

STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS are planning a double swoop for Wales forward duo Ross Moriarty and Seb Davies. Gloucester back rower Moriarty is out of contract […]

Rob Baxter plans to make Exeter Chiefs one of Europe’s elite

6 October 2017 0 comments

By Nick Cain EXETER Chiefs are rolling towards Europe’s elite clubs like a dislodged boulder of Dartmoor granite. The newly- crowned English champions are determined […]

Shane Williams column: There’s only one man in my mind who can replace Wilson at Cardiff

3 October 2017 0 comments

By Shane Williams WHAT a shambles it is right now at Cardiff Blues. I must admit I was very surprised to see Danny Wilson announce […]

Anscombe injury brings more woe for Blues

1 October 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON CARDIFF Blues have been dealt a further blow over the immediate future of their Welsh-converted Junior All Black, Gareth Anscombe. Anscombe’s comeback […]

Bad week gets worse as Cardiff capitulate

1 October 2017 0 comments

By DECLAN ROONEY DANNY Wilson watched his Cardiff Blues side collapse from leading at halftime to conceding an unanswered 26 points in the second, as […]

Young Gun: Rhys Carre – Cardiff Blues loosehead

29 September 2017 0 comments

Rhys Carre already has the size and power to play senior rugby but he is fully aware his technique has to improve is he is […]

Wilson is a coaching target for Norhampton

24 September 2017 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON have emerged as possible suitors for Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson if they opt to reshuffle their coaching staff. It has been suggested […]

Connacht collared by two-try Halaholo

24 September 2017 0 comments

By DECLAN ROONEY Dancing through: Cardiff saviour Willis Halaholo PICTURE: Huw Evans CONNACHT couldn’t hold on to a lead they reclaimed four minutes from time […]

Scottish duo beef up Tigers front row options

24 September 2017 1 comment

TRANFER WRAP TONGA international Atieli Pakalani is one of three new faces to join Leicester Tigers. Pakalani, 25, can play at full-back and wing and […]

Shingler fires wide as Blues crash to another defeat

17 September 2017 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING A LATE penalty from Finn Russell condemned Blues to a third consecutive defeat. Despite the loss it was an improved performance by […]

I joined Irish because of Venter says Franco

17 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY SECOND row enforcer Franco van der Merwe has revealed why the lure of working under South African legend Brendan Venter persuaded him […]

Skivington: Franco will throw his weight around at Irish

10 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FRANCO van der Merwe could be one of the best signings of the Premiership season, according to London Irish forwards guru George […]

Crossword

10 September 2017 2 comments

ACROSS 1. Gloucester’s Kiwi-born scrum-half in England’s 2017 training squads (5) 3. US Eagles back-row man released by Cardiff Blues this year (5) 6. Second […]

Unbeaten Blues made to work by battling Bargoed

10 September 2017 0 comments

By THOMAS DAVIDSON Bargoed …17 Cardiff …21 CARDIFF maintained their perfect start to the new Principality Premiership season with a 21-17 victory away to Bargoed. […]

Nights on town will help Blues bond like Saracens says Gill

10 September 2017 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER RHYS Gill believes the implementation of a Saracens- style ‘wolf pack’ mentality can be the key to helping Cardiff Blues to success […]

Shane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet

7 September 2017 0 comments

The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on South African newcomers Southern […]

I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet

3 September 2017 2 comments

Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 […]

Halfpenny looks forward to his speedy Toulon return

3 September 2017 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER It’s a date: Leigh Halfpenny in Toulon shirt LEIGH Halfpenny already has his eyes on a return to Toulon despite his summer […]

Sarries to face Saints in European opener

27 August 2017 0 comments

Two in a row: Saracens win the Europen Champions Cup last season CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND 1 FIXTURES Friday October 13 Ulster v Wasps Saturday October […]

Chiefs’ maul strikes but Blues hit back

27 August 2017 0 comments

By ROB COLE Cardiff Blues…21 Exeter …20 IF anyone is going to strip the Chiefs of their Premiership title this season they are going to […]

Regions can fly in low and then rise for prizes

13 August 2017 2 comments

THE closer it gets to the launch of the PRO14, the more I think the Welsh regions are going to go into the new season […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

13 August 2017 1 comment

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 17 Northampton v Nottingham Ulster v Wasps Friday August 18/19/20 Ospreys […]

Filise’s still firing at 40 with the Blues

13 August 2017 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON CARDIFF Blues prop Tau Filise will set a world record next month as the first professional player to win a new contract […]

20 Questions: Ross Neal – London Scottish centre

9 August 2017 0 comments

How’s pre-season going? Pretty well, thanks. We’ve been training at the Lensbury Hotel which is a great place to train. The facilities there are brilliant. […]

Scarlets can get Leigh back to attacking best

6 August 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND NOW the Guinness PRO14 is all sorted, I’m looking forward to the campaign ahead because I think there have […]

Halfpenny will help us to emulate Leinster – Parkes

6 August 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By ALEX BYWATER SCARLETS Kiwi centre Hadleigh Parkes is loving life in Wales and has set his sights on defending the title in […]

Williams working hard to put heat on No.9 rivals

6 August 2017 0 comments

TOMOS Williams says he is ready to add more strings to his scrum-half bow as he hopes to make a big impression with Cardiff Blues […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

30 July 2017 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 3 Leicester Lions v Coventry Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter […]

20 QUESTIONS

30 July 2017 0 comments

ROSS NEAL L. SCOTTISH CENTRE How’s pre-season going? Pretty well, thanks. We’ve been training at the Lensbury Hotel which is a great place to train. […]

Expansion is so exciting but don’t mess with the format

23 July 2017 0 comments

THE expansion of the Guinness PRO12 to include South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings is a gamble. I can’t deny that. But every so […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

16 July 2017 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5 Bristol v Harlequins Friday […]

Dragons renamed

25 June 2017 0 comments

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons’ name has been changed to Dragons following their takeover by the Welsh Rugby Union. The decision means only one Welsh region, Cardiff […]

2017-18 Pre-season fixtures

25 June 2017 1 comment

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5 Bristol v Harlequins Friday […]

Thomas Young handed Wales debut

14 June 2017 0 comments

Thomas Young will make his Test debut on Friday after being named in the Wales starting XV to take on Tonga at Eden Park. The […]

YOUNG GUNS

11 June 2017 1 comment

MARCUS STREET ENGLAND & EXETER TIGHTHEAD Marcus Street is still only 18 and making his Exeter and U20s debut by February already made for a […]

London Irish sign Toulon prop and two other Test stars

6 June 2017 0 comments

London Irish are continuing to build their squad for their return to the Premiership next season with the signing of Toulon‘s Fijian international tighthead Manasa […]

Wales rack up cricket score in tour rehearsal

4 June 2017 0 comments

COACH Robin McBryde felt Wales’ 88-19 win over Welsh Premiership side RGC 1404 was a worthwhile exercise ahead of their two-Test summer tour. Wales scored […]

Shane Williams: We need Bomb back coaching OUR props

25 May 2017 0 comments

I’ve always had a lot of time for Adam Jones, but he didn’t strike me as a potential coach, not initially at least. That said, […]

Wales lads get in gear for Scottish warm up

14 May 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON OSPREYS flanker Will Jones will captain Wales U20 for the World Rugby championship in Georgia, which pits them against Australia, England and […]

Anscombe penalty ensures Blues’ spot in Euro playoff

7 May 2017 2 comments

By JOHN ARKLESS Dragons 24pts Tries: Meyer 2, Beard 80 Convversions: O’Brien 80 Penalties: O’Brien 8, 21, Meyer 67, 73 Cardiff Blues 26pts Tries: Morgan […]

Don’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough

7 May 2017 1 comment

No token gesture: Gethin Jenkins merits tour place PICTURE: Getty Images Wales’ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally important, but the two-match […]