Rugby

The pool matches would be shared equally, both will show two quarter finals each, one semi-final each and the final would be broadcast by both live. The 4 year agreement is subject to contract. Simon Green, Director of BT Sport said: “It is fantastic news for rugby fans that we have reached a deal with Sky Sports. The game of …

The parties have underlined their commitment to an invigorated competition which meets the requirements of all the parties involved. It is a truly meritocratic tournament, with appropriate division of finances, underpinned by a long-term agreement and strong governance, starting in the 2014/2015 season. Overview: 3 cross border club competitions to be called The European Rugby Champions Cup, the European Rugby …

Jenkins – the most-capped player ever for Wales – brings up another milestone in his career with his 100th game as he captains Blues as they head north looking to keep up the winning habit. The coaching team of Paul John and Dale McIntosh retain exactly the same starting line-up that defeated Ulster Rugby in the last game at the …

Coach Shaun Connor believes his squad will have benefitted from their recent experiences and has taken a 26-man squad that contains 16 players who were involved in the Tests against France and England last month. The representatives from Blues are Kieron Assirratti, Robert Lewis, Liam Belcher, Seb Davies, Calum Haggett, Carl Lewis and Jarrod Evans. “We have had five quality …

Blues returned to winning ways last time out with an epic 28-23 win over high-flying Ulster Rugby. Jones – who started the game at the Arms Park and impressed throughout with a lively performance – acknowledges that the attitude on that night from Blues was spot on and has to be replicated in the remaining four league games. However, he …

Blues will travel to the unfamiliar surroundings of Meggetland to face the Scots with Murrayfield undergoing pitch works. Allen acknowledges that the smaller venue will only generate a closer atmosphere and Blues face a stern test against an Edinburgh side who beat Ospreys at the venue earlier this season and defeated Dragons last time out. But for Allen the game …

The Attack Coach will this week take Blues to the new surroundings of Meggetland, the home of Boroughmuir RFC- with Murrayfield out of action for the rest of the campaign for pitch improvements. Blues will be aiming to back up the spectacular 28-23 win over Ulster last time out and John, who has taken charge of team affairs with Dale …

In a huge double-derby in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Easter 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. Terrace Season Ticket holders at Blues are advised that they will receive tickets in the lower tier in the …

Some exciting fixtures were pulled out of the hat with two local derbies in the Under-12s competition where Penarth host Cowbridge and Abercwmboi welcome Cynon Valley neighbours Abercynon. Last year’s Under-12 winners Pontypridd take on Cowbridge in the Under-13s competition and CRICC are home to Penarth in the other game. Abercynon are home to Ystrad Rhondda in the Under-14 draw …

Over the last six months we have been fundraising for Velindre after it was announced that our club captain Matthew Rees was to have an enforced spell away from rugby and treatment at the hospital. The players and coaching staff at Blues went under the clippers to have their heads shaved after fans raised over £10,000. We have also been …