The special event will see each team have a £10 budget and only 30 minutes to cook a main and dessert! Top chefs Spiro Borg, from Spiro Fine Dining Catering, and Anand George, from the Purple Poppadom, will be joined by Matthew Rees, Rhys Patchell, Harry Robinson and Robin Copeland from the Blues for an unforgettable night of cooking, laughs …
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Blues trio to face England Under-20s
Experienced backs Jack Dixon and Ashley Evans – who were both part of the side that reached the final of the Junior World Championship last season – return to boost the side, while Dragons Tyler Morgan and Angus O’Brien have been handed their first starts on the wing and at outside half respectively after performing well for Newport and Cross …
Read More »Awesome foursome named to face England
Davies returns from injury to reunite Wales’ most capped centre pairing as he lines up alongside Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro). The only change in pack, from the victory against France, sees Jones return in the second-row after missing the Millennium Stadium clash with a foot infection. He partners Luke Charteris (Perpignan) behind a front-row of Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues),Richard Hibbard …
Read More »Chief urges Blues to come out fighting
Blues suffered a disappointing 15-10 defeat to Zebre in Italy and must now wait until Friday, March 21 when they face Ospreys in the RaboDirect PRO12 to bounce back. McIntosh – who has taken charge of team affairs with Paul John following the departure of Phil Davies – was not pulling any punches after the loss in Parma and admitted …
Read More »Showcase Day at the Arms Park
Come and take a look at the fantastic facilities Cardiff Arms Park has to offer including our hospitality suites, versatile function rooms and marquee with catering provided by Spiros Fine Dining. Suitable for birthdays, christenings, weddings, meetings, corporate and formal dinners and training days! Appointments to be made between 11am and 2pm. Open to all from 3pm to 5pm. Contact …
Read More »Join us for Ladies Day
Blues face Ulster in the last RaboDirect PRO12 game of the season at the Arms Park on Saturday, March 29 (kick-off 6.30pm). And the ladies of the region are invited to come along and enjoy a special day with the Blues! Ticket to our Ladies Day includes a match ticket, two glasses of bubbly and canapés! You also get an …
Read More »Phil Davies resigns from Cardiff Blues
Former Wales international Davies has been in charge at Blues since May 2012 and overseen a period of major change and development for the region. However, Davies, who has previously worked as Director of Rugby at Leeds Tykes and Scarlets, met with club officials today (Monday) and tendered his resignation. The existing coaching team at Blues will now take charge …
Read More »Zebre 15 Cardiff Blues 10
A poor opening half of rugby on a heavy pitch, that had been blitzed by torrential rain prior to kick-off, saw the Italians take control early on and grow into a 12-3 lead. Former All Black Brendon Leonard gave the hosts a dream start on three minutes as he pounced on a loose ball in the drizzle before a second …
Read More »McIntosh: Late drama hard to stomach
Blues slipped to a painful 15-10 defeat to Zebre in Parma in the RaboDirect PRO12 clash to hand the Italians a league double. First half tries from Brendon Leonard and GiulioToniolatti put the hosts in control before a Tom Williams try sparked a fightback. Late controversy then saw Harry Robinson cross to score in the final seconds to level the …
Read More »Blues name team for Zebre clash
Watts-Jones, who recently signed a new long-term deal at the region, is one of three changes to the starting line-up as Blues look for a return to winning ways. Tom Williams is called up at full back, with Dan Fish moving to the wing, while the other change sees Chris Dicomidis named in the second row. Wales international lock Lou …
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