Rugby

Flanker Watts-Jones is the latest talented young forward to put pen to paper on a new deal at Blues, following the likes of Ellis Jenkins and Kristian Dacey who have also pledged their futures in the last month. The 25-year-old, born in Cowbridge, previously played for Plymouth Albion in the RFU Championship while he completed his studies. He made 47 …

Wales have made three changes to their side with Luke Charteris (Perpignan), Rhys Webb (Ospreys) and Liam Williams (Scarlets) named in the starting XV. Charteris has recovered from the hamstring injury which ruled him out of the clash against Ireland and is the only change to the pack. He will partner Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) in the second-row behind the …

Vastly experienced coach King had spells at Caerphilly, Cross Keys, Pontypridd and Aberavon, will take charge of team affairs with immediate effect. A former Wales Under-18 and Under-20 coach, King previously spent seven successful years at Aberavon. He led the Port Talbot club to a third-placed finish in the Principality Premiership In 2009 and 2012 and to a runners-up place …

Allen has been out of action since dislocating his shoulder and requiring surgery after playing for Wales in the autumn series clash with Argentina. Giant lock Lou Reed, who has been our since suffering a toe injury and needing surgery back in November, is also among those nearing a return. “We have 22 players missing at the moment, but I …

Early tries from Jack Conan and Richard Strauss put the high-flying Irishmen, who are also the reigning Amlin Challenge Cup holders, in control of the league fixture after less than 20 minutes. However, a superb finish from fly half Gareth Davies fired Blues back into the encounter and driving lineout score from the prolific hooker Kristian Dacey saw Blues battle …

Blues were forced to dig deep and respond to an electric start from the Irishmen in the RaboDirect PRO12 encounter on Thursday night as Leinster powered into an early two-try lead. However, tries from Gareth Davies, Kristian Dacey and Dan Fish saw the home side outscore Leinster in the final hour of the game and the home side were pushing …

The Diamond Centre Wales are this season sponsoring first team stars Chris Czekaj and Kristian Dacey. And when the duo joined the rest of the squad and went under the clippers and shaved their heads in support of Velindre, the diamond specialist in the city also dug deep to boost the campaign. Kelvin James, Director at the Diamond Centre Wales, …

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Wales Under 20 head coach Byron Hayward has made six changes and two positional to his unbeaten side. Hayward said, “This is certainly set to be our biggest test so far and with England coming up in two weeks’ time, we will have a very good idea of where we are after these two games. “The French team looks to …

Navidi has been ruled out of action through injury since last month’s European clash with Toulon, but the fit-again Wales international is now recalled by Blues as they hunt a crucial league win. Director of Rugby Phil Davies makes a total of seven changes to his starting line-up with exciting young wing Owen Jenkins, who last month signed a long-term …