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Cardiff Blues supporters take on the three peaks challenge with a twist for children’s charities

The team of eight, organised by intrepid charity fundraiser Rhys Jenkins, took on the five-day challenge in early May. Many have taken the challenge before; however the challengers took it up a notch by doing a non-stop seven man relay in between the mountains Rhys said: “I have done many stamina related fundraising challenges before but this one was a …

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Redrow Homes Blues Cup proves a great success

With a new principle sponsor Redrow Homes on board the Blues Cup competition will look to build on what has yet again been an outstanding competition. In its fifth year the Blues Cup once again proved to be huge hit throughout the region and is a great advert for the community game as each of the four finalists across the …

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Cardiff Blues team up with Glamorgan Cricket to support community sport

Following the end of the rugby season why not watch the best 8 cricket teams in the world this summer in Cardiff? This June the best 8 international cricket teams are coming to England and Wales to battle it out for the ICC Champions Trophy. As one of the three host venues, Cardiff will see some of the biggest stars …

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Vale Schools U11s retain DC Thomas Cup in Millennium Stadium Final

Vale Schools, in their commemorative golden strip, looked sharp as they kicked off in brilliant sunshine. The opening minutes were frenetic and the Vale had two scoring chances denied by some good Newport defence. However it did not take long before the Vale had something to show for their dominance. A sharp break down the right flank by Captain Iestyn …

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Watch the Lions midweek matches at the Arms Park

Companies based in city centre can combine business with pleasure by having a brunch at the Arms Park while watching the matches either in their own hospitality box or in the Gareth Edwards Lounge, before holding a meeting post match which would include tea and coffee. There are two packages available: – Access to the Gareth Edwards lounge – Match …

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Wales calls for Patchell

Rhys Priestland aggravated his Achilles tendon in the warm-up of the Scarlets’ RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final on Friday evening and will miss the two-test tour. Rhys Patchell, who has scored 147 points in 22 appearances for the Blues this season, joined up with the training squad when they met for the first time this morning.

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Cardiff teams get ready for Wednesday’s Cup Final at the Arms Park

The first game is the Ninian Stuart Cup final (KO 5:15pm) played between Llanrumney seconds and Rhiwbina thirds followed by the Mallett Cup Final (KO 7:15pm) between Llanrumney first and Rumney seconds. This year sees the 108th Mallett Cup competition in a series that goes back to 1894 when Cardiff Reserves were the inaugural winners, beating Canton 8-0 in the …

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Supporters enjoy meeting the Blues Lions

The Arms Park Clubhouse was packed to the rafters with supporters eager to hear the thought of the four Blues heroes that have been selected to tour Australia with the British and Irish Lions this summer. The evening’s MC was Rick O’Shea to welcome Alex Cuthbert, Jamie Roberts, Leigh Halfpenny and Lions captain Sam Warburton to rapturous applause from the …

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A wedding made in ‘Heaven’ at Cardiff Arms Park

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000193 EndHTML:0000012302 StartFragment:0000003045 EndFragment:0000012266 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/gwydiongriffiths/Desktop/Wedding%20Story%20quotes.doc Karen Collins from Abertillery is due to marry her fiancée Phil Heaven ac the iconic venue on Saturday the 10th of August. The couple got engaged in September 2012 having been together for nine years. At a special rehearsal of the day Karen and Phil were joined by newly selected British and Irish Lions, …

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