Rugby

In a huge double-derby in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Sunday, Blues take on Scarlets at 2pm and Newport Gwent Dragons face the Ospreys at 4.45pm in the annual meeting of the four Welsh regions at the home of Welsh sport. Tickets are NOW also on sale to fans for this special day of RaboDirect PRO12 rugby! Prices Lower Tier: Adults …

More than 100 players aged between 11 and 12 from seven schools from the Cardiff region gathered at Rumney RFC yesterday (Thursday, 10 April) to take part in a qualification festival as part of the programme targeting schools which are not traditionally associated with rugby. The winning schools, Radyr and St Telios High School, have now earned the right to …

More than 100 players aged between 11 and 12 from seven schools from the Cardiff region gathered at Rumney RFC yesterday (Thursday, 10 April) to take part in a qualification festival as part of the programme targeting schools which are not traditionally associated with rugby. The winning schools, Radyr and St Telios High School, have now earned the right to …

Wales international Czekaj, who has been capped by his country on nine occasions, has enjoyed a long and successful association since he was 16-years-old with Blues and Cardiff RFC. Czekaj, 28, has made 141 appearances for Blues – scoring 26 tries – over the last decade and will add to that total when he starts tonight’s RaboDirect PRO12 game with …

“The Welsh Regions welcome the announcement confirming the commitment made by nine stakeholders into new European competitions for next season and beyond. “The new competitions provide a positive way forward for Welsh Regional Rugby and the ability to drive forward commercial revenues of the most significant rugby club competition in the world. “Fundamental changes within the new European competition structure …

We recognise the tremendous support we receive at the Arms Park and so have decided to FREEZE PRICES for next season so you can make the best savings on your Season Ticket once again. This means that a full season of Pro12, European and Anglo-Welsh Cup action – plus entry to all Cardiff RFC games – starts from just £50 …

Edinburgh made a dream start through a try from Matt Scott but back roared Blues with Cory Allen and Filo Paulo giving them a 17-10 lead at the break. Dan Fish raced over in an entertaining clash before Tom Brown put the hosts back in the game by dotting down in the far corner with less than an hour played. …

Blues backed up the stunning result over high-flying Ulster Rugby at home with a bonus point victory over Edinburgh Rugby at Meggetland. The result pushed them up to ninth spot – just two points behind seventh placed Edinburgh – and set the region up for a huge clash against Scarlets at Judgement Day next Sunday at the Millennium Stadium. John …

The Friday night fixture was switched to the unfamiliar setting of Meggetland, but it soon became a second home for Blues who hit top form in an enthralling clash. Tries from Cory Allen, Filo Paulo, Dan Fish and a late try bonus score from Dafydd Hewitt wrapped up maximum points for Blues to send them up to ninth in the …

Hoeata, who can play second row or back row, will move to the Arms Park at the completion of the 2014 Investec Super Rugby season. The Tauranga-born ace has been a member of the All Blacks, Maori All Blacks, All Blacks Sevens, has represented three Super Rugby teams and has been a mainstay of the Taranaki ITM Cup side since …