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Road closures will be in place around the home of the Cardiff Blues later this week, as Cardiff Castle and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama host events for delegates during the summit. The BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park – Ticket Office, Offices and Car Park – will now be closed throughout Thursday and re-open during normal hours …
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Hammer: Blues are up for Italian challenge
Cardiff Blues launch the new campaign on Sunday afternoon as they face Zebre at Stadio XXV Aprille (kick-off 5pm local time). Zebre finished bottom of the league standings last season but recorded two wins over Blues, including a controversial 15-10 loss in March. However, new boss Hammett is not dwelling on any past history as he leads his Blues into …
Read More »Let The Games Begin! Blues face Glasgow!
Fans can snap up tickets for our big Super Sunday home league opener with Glasgow Warriors on Sunday, September 14 (kick-off 4pm) from the Ticket Office or online at www.cardiffblues.com This season we have frozen ticket prices across all three price categories and there is no booking fee! For all the latest prices click HERE Please note, to make the …
Read More »Redrow Homes Blues Cup
The Redrow Homes Blues Cup enables youngsters from throughout the Blues region to compete against each other, from the under 12s to the under 14s age groups. Teams of all abilities are invited to enter the annual competition, which has made significant gains in profile since its introduction in 2009 and has become the flagship competition for the junior community …
Read More »Leicester Tigers 21 Cardiff Blues 17
Blues handed debuts on the night to Josh Turnbull, Adam Jones and Adam Thomas while Sam Warburton, Matthew Rees and Filo Paulo were all given a first hit out in pre-season. Tigers also gave summer signings a run as they named a strong line-up that included England international fly half Freddie Burns and Italian duo Leonardo Ghiraldini and Robert Barbieri. …
Read More »Hammer: We will earn the respect of others
Battling Blues impressed in the East Midlands as they fought back from an early double try burst from Tigers to give the English side a huge scare at their formidable home. A superbly taken try from Lloyd Williams and 12-points from the boot of Rhys Patchell saw Blues take a second half lead before Freddie Burns kicked Leicester to a …
Read More »Open Letter to Supporters of Cardiff Blues
Following long and detailed negotiations, the RSA provides a new and positive outlook for Cardiff Blues and regional rugby for the next six years. This truly marks a new era for the professional game in Wales and everyone at Cardiff Blues and across our region is determined to continue the hard work of recent years to ensure our great game …
Read More »Warburton: It’s great to be back!
Wales captain Warburton played for 50 minutes at Welford Road as he made a successful return after five months on the sidelines. “It’s been five months out so I’m delighted to be back- I felt like a dog let off the leash,” he smiled. “In the dressing room I was pumped up and couldn’t wait to get back out there …
Read More »Still time to book a Blues Season Ticket!
This season we have recognised the tremendous support we receive at the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park by FREEZING PRICES so you can make the best savings. This means that watching a full season of Guinness PRO12, European Rugby Challenge Cup and LV=Cup action – plus entry to all Cardiff RFC games – starts from just £50 for juniors and …
Read More »Turnbull and Jones set to tackle Tigers
Cardiff Blues have taken part in a three-day training camp in the Midlands this week ahead of the fixture with the English side. Director of Rugby Mark Hammett has now named a 34-man squad for tonight’s fixture as he gets one last chance to accesses his playing options ahead of the big Guinness PRO12 kick-off against Zebre in Italy next …
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