Rugby

Be a reporter at this year’s PRO12 Final!

The winner will win the chance to interview Keith Wood at the RaboDirect PRO12 Final, and brag to your friends that you went face-to-face with a legend (well, in a journalistic sense). All you have to do is produce a video clip of yourself reporting on a fictional match in a maximum time of 60 seconds. Just pick two #RaboPro12 …

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Away PRO12 trip to Connacht finalised

Blues face a trip to the Sportsground in Galway on Saturday, May 3 (kick-off 5pm). Supporters who wish to buy tickets for this game are advised to visit www.connachtrugby.ie

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Join us for Judgement Day II

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 …

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Navidi looks to carry positive momentum

Blues produced one of the performances of the season as they shocked RaboDirect PRO12 high fliers and Heineken Cup quarter-finalists Ulster at the Arms Park. All-action flanker Navidi was pivotal for Blues as his superb display saw deservedly him named man-of-the-match. But the Wales international was keen to focus on team momentum rather than personal heroics as he looked to …

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Jenkins high praise for Arms Park faithful

A thrilling encounter saw Blues blast into a 22-5 lead before the Ulstermen staged a second half revival to close the gap to two points. A nail-biting finale saw Gareth Davies hold his nerve to land a crucial penalty before a dogged and resilient home defence held out in the closing seconds as Ulster threw everything at the hosts. The …

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Rees thanks ‘overwhelming’ support on return

The front row ace came on as a second half replacement to a thundering standing ovation from the Arms Park faithful as Blues shocked high-flying Ulster in the RaboDirect PRO12. And Rees, who made his first appearance since October after undergoing medical treatment at Velindre Hospital, spoke after the game about his emotional return. “It has been a tough couple …

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Cardiff Blues 28 Ulster Rugby 23

Ulster, unbeaten in 2014 and Heineken Cup quarter-finalists next weekend, went ahead with a try from Darren Cave after four minutes. But Blues then produced one of the most impressive 20-minute spells of the season as the forwards went to work in destructive fashion. A brilliant try from back row Robin Copeland, on his 50th appearance for the region, capped …

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Chief pride as Blues show real heart

The home side produced one of the most complete performances of the season in the opening 40 minutes as a try from Robin Copeland and the boot of Gareth Davies opened up a 22-5 lead. Back came Ulster and closed the gap to two points with less than five minutes to go as the home crowd held its breath in …

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Centurion Reed demands pride in shirt

Wales international Reed will clock up his 100th game in the RaboDirect PRO12 when he runs out on Saturday evening. The second row giant admits news that he will join the 100 Club – after spells at Scarlets and Blues – had come as a surprise. But his focus remains on not personal glory but instead team performance as Blues …

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All smiles as Rees returns for Blues

Rees – affectionately known across the rugby world as Smiler – has been out of action since October having taking an enforced period away from the sport to receive medical treatment. But after being given the all-clear to return to full training last month, the former Wales’ international is set for his first appearance in over five months after being …

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