Rugby

Seven Blues players selected in Wales Under 20 squad

Blues outside half Rhys Patchell, one of the most experienced Regional players in the squad with 21 appearances for the Blues, is the only player not to have been capped at Under 20 level to date. He and prop Tom Davies, who featured last season, are the only players not to have played a part in this season’s Under 20 …

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Michael Paterson to join Sale Sharks

The Christchurch born lock joined Cardiff Blues in 2010 going on to make 56 appearances for the region. Having represented New Zealand Under-21 in 2006 Paterson made his Canterbury debut in the Air New Zealand Cup later that year. His Super 14 debut followed for the Crusaders in 2007 before moving to the Hurricanes in 2010. Despite being a strong …

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Community Coaches achievements recognised at awards night

There were four awards on the evening with the first of these being the Young Coach / Leader award Young Coach/Leader The award was for any coach/leader under the age of 21 who had shown determination in their development and had helped participants reach their goals through dedication and support. Tom Gamage was the winner on the night. He is …

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Cuthbert claims Cardiff Blues Player of the Year award

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000183 EndHTML:0000011101 StartFragment:0000002792 EndFragment:0000011065 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/gwydiongriffiths/Desktop/awards%20night.doc Cuthbert had an impressive season for the Blues scoring eight tries in total including a hat-trick against Sale Sharks away in the opening round of the Heineken Cup, as well as touching down against Toulon and Montpellier in the same competition The former Hartpury College student, who signed a new contract with the Blues …

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Watch the Blues in derby action against the Scarlets

All supporters are welcome to join the trip which departs from Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street entrance at 3.30pm, returning from Llanelli at 9pm. The cost of the trip is £10 for Adult CBSC members, £7 for Junior CBSC members, £15 for Adult non members and £10 for Junior non members. Places are selling fast so please visit the Supporters’ …

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Sweeney looks ahead to his fond farewell

Speaking at the Blues training ground Sweeney said, “The obvious highlights from my time at the Blues was winning the Amlin Cup against Toulon in Marseille and the EDF Cup in Twickenham against Gloucester. “They were both great occasions and something that I’ll remember for a long time. ‘In fairness to the Blues crowd they are probably the most intelligent …

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Blues Christ College Open Training Session a success

The Blues held the training session with hundreds of children and teachers looking on. After the training session the players were able to meet all the children with free posters being handed out for autographs. The whole squad posed for photos with young supporters before joining Christ College Pupils for lunch. Speaking at Brecon Phil Davies said, “I’m very passionate …

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Supporters cycle from Caernarfon to Cardiff for CRY

The journey starts on Friday the 3rd of May and will finish on Monday the 6th of May with the aim of raising £2,000 for CRY. The group of fans wanted to do a big ride for charity, and with one of their number having survived emergency open heart surgery at UHW, it felt fitting to support CRY. In 2008, …

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Dr Roberts to pay tribute to Dr Matthews

Two rugby clubs that were close to the heart of ‘Dr Jack’ will meet in a special ‘Tribute Match’ to the former centre who was nicknamed ‘Iron Man’ for the strength of his tackling. Like Roberts, ‘Dr Jack’ played for Cardiff, Wales and the Lions and, like Roberts, he also won a Grand Slam, in 1950. He died aged 92 …

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Supporters reap the benefit of season ticket membership at Ruby Tuesday’s

The occasion gave supporters who had purchased a family or junior 13/14 season ticket the chance to meet and dine with some of the Cardiff Blues stars. Chris Czekaj, Robin Copeland, Luke Hamilton Dan Fish and James Down were just a few of the members of the Cardiff Blues squad who tucked into a delicious lunch with some young Blues …

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