Rugby

A powerful opening half from the hosts saw them take control and a 17-9 lead, despite a solid kicking display from Gareth Davies, with tries from Ashley Beck and a double from Natoga. Wales’ international scrum half Rhys Webb wrapped up the bonus point quickly after the restart and Ospreys were always in control as Blues failed to fire in …

The venue will be the WRU National Centre of Excellence [NCofE] and will run over a nine month period with compulsory days of attendance Sunday 3rd August 2014 Sunday 7th September 2014 Sunday 14th December 2014 Sunday 1st February 2015 Sunday 3rd May 2015 COURSE OUTLINE: To provide candidates who have an on-going involvement in coaching rugby union with the …

Allen has not featured for Blues since the end of October after picking up a shoulder injury in the autumn internationals for Wales. However, the talented rising star of Welsh rugby is now back to full fitness and is rewarded with a starting spot as Blues make a total of seven changes to the side that faced Zebre at the …

Scrum half Alex Webber and Craig Price make welcome returns to the squad that shows a total of five changes. Wing Owen Jenkins, who recently signed a long-term deal with Blues, and Bridgend’s Ross Jones join the squad along with Blues and Wales Under-20 scrum half Tomos Williams. The Japan leg will be held on 22-23 March at Tokyo’s Prince …

Evans joined Blues in 2009 from Scarlets and has gone on to make 86 appearances, scoring five tries. The 29-year-old, capped by Wales in 2006 against the Pacific Islands, has become a fundamental part of the backline at the Arms Park. The Swansea-born back, who has won caps at Wales Under-19 and Under-21 level and was part of the Wales …

The Cardiff Blues flanker dislocated his shoulder in the closing moments of Wales’ victory over Scotland in the 6 Nations at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Following MRI scans and consultations with specialists, Warburton will have an operation and is expected to miss several months of action. He joins regional team-mate Leigh Halfpenny on the sidelines, after the full back …

Blues return to RaboDirect PRO12 action this Friday night when they face Ospreys in a Welsh derby at the Liberty Stadium (kick-off 7.05pm). It will be a first game for the region since March 1 when they were defeated in Italy against Zebre. John – who has taken over control of first team affairs with Dale McIntosh following the resignation …

Each team had a £10 budget and only 30 minutes to cook a main and dessert, which lead to some very interesting dishes! The red team saw chef Spiro Borg, from Spiro Fine Dining Catering, joined by Harry Robinson and Rhys Patchell. While Anand George, from the Purple Poppadom, Matthew Rees and Robin Copeland formed the green team. It was …

Wales ran in seven tries against a visiting side reduced to 14 men when Stuart Hogg was red carded. The Scottish full-back was dismissed in the 22nd minute for a late shoulder charge on Wales fly-half Dan Biggar, with the hosts leading 10-3 at that point. Wales exploited the extra man with tries by George North (2), Jamie Roberts (2), …

Alongside the WRU Coach Development Department, the two nines are helping to deliver a one day course entitled ‘Perfect the Pass’. The event, which takes place at the University of South Wales Sports Park in Treforest on the March 31 from 6pm to 8pm, is a CPD event for coaches in the Cardiff Blues region. Coaches are invited to bring …