Rugby

The 23-year-old scooped the Players’ Player of the Year gong at the 2015-16 End of Season Awards Evening and was rewarded for his fine form with a late call-up to the Wales tour of New Zealand. Not only did Jenkins jet to the Land of the Long White Cloud but he made his senior international debut against the World Champions …

Former Wales 7s captain Thomas has played more than 30 World Rugby 7s Series tournaments, reaching a World Cup quarter-final in 2013, but the Blues man is intent on replicating the success of regional rivals Newport Gwent Dragons by clinching Singha 7s glory. The Blues are utilising every ounce of experience at their disposal, with Wales 7s core players Thomas, …

Wales’ Capital Region qualified for the Ricoh Arena finale thanks to a Group A clean sweep at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park last month. But they will be without a host of their young stars who are now with Wales Under-18s and depart for South Africa early next week. Richard Hodges has bolstered his squad with Ethan Davies, who joins …

Williams joined Welsh 7s internationals Owen Jenkins, Adam Thomas and Ben Roach in helping the Blues to a Group A clean sweep last month. They were rewarded for their daring picks, claiming three wins from three on an electrifying night at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park. At 18, Williams was enjoying a first taste of senior rugby for the Welsh …

Wales Capital Region conquered all three regional rivals as they finished top of Pool A at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park. They will now travel to Coventry on August 7, for the series final, and will be joined by the Ospreys who qualified as runners-up. Dane Blacker stole the show in the final encounter with Newport Gwent Dragons, scoring the …

Josh Turnbull was voted overwhelmingly as CBSC Player of the Season with Josh Navidi awarded the Junior member’s Player of the Season. Newcomer of the Season was a joint win for youngsters Dillon Lewis and Jarrod Evans. Sarah Hopkins, CBSC Chairperson said: “Josh Turnbull was a huge favourite last season so this vote is not a surprise to any of …

Singha 7’s Final – Ricoh Arena, Coventry – Sunday 7th August 2016 All Cardiff Blues supporters are welcome to join the trip. Prices for the trip are as follows*: Adult Member: £15 Adult Non-Member: £20 Junior Member: £10 Junior Non-Member: £15 ? U18’s Must be accompanied by an adult. Timings for the bus will be announced shortly on the CBSC …

The Coleg y Cymoedd product scored the first and last try as Cardiff Blues dethroned 2015 champions Newport Gwent Dragons with a 24-22 win. Wales’ Capital Region’s last-gasp victory at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park ensured they qualified for the series finals in Coventry on August 7, as group winners. Blacker, 18, said: “I can’t get over it. Just to …

Following a season in waiting due to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the cross border competition is back for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Wales’ Capital Region begin their campaign against familiar opposition on home turf and will then travel to Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks before hosting Worcester Warriors in Round 4. Round 1: Cardiff Blues v Ospreys (Friday, November …

The region’s new backs and attack coach took up his post following a five-year stint with Bristol, culminating in their promotion to the English Premiership. But before Bristol return to the English top flight they will be Sherratt’s first opponents at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park. During pre-season Wales’ Capital Region will travel to face Newport Gwent Dragons on August …