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The Blues are regular visitors to the showground which is in the very north of the Blues region. This year the whole squad (minus British and Irish Lions players) will be attending with coaches Mark Ring and Andi Kyriacou carrying out a skills session with the forwards and backs. The visit is always a popular day out for the squad …

Cardiff Blues Director of rugby Phil Davies said, “The fixtures do matter as you could argue that you start with a home match and hopefully a win and you build some momentum “Europe is all about winning your home games and trying to pick up some points on the road. “There will be a lot of pressure on Exeter to …

The new shirt was seen for the first time in a flash mob arranged by Debbie Chapman Dancers outside John Lewis and St David’s 2 at the Hayes, Cardiff. Shoppers were joined by Blues stars Rhys Patchell, Matthew Rees, Filo Paulo, Dan Fish and Fau Filise who were all taken by surprise as the flash mob started to undress as …

Speaking of the injury, Cardiff Blues Head of Medical John Miles said, “Sam suffered a grade three tear to his left hamstring in the second Lions test against Australia on the 29th of June” “He has had a scan with specialists in London yesterday which has shown the injury is already healing. He therefore does not need surgery but will …

Champions Leinster begin the defence of their title with a trip to Wales to take on another of last season’s Play-Off qualifiers, Scarlets, whilst finalists Ulster also cross the Irish Sea, this time to play Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade. Glasgow Warriors, the remaining team to make it through to last season’s Play-Offs, also face Welsh opposition, but this …

Following the fixture announcement, Cardiff Blues Director of Rugby Phil Davies said, “It’s an exciting pool and certainly challenging.” “We play the Ospreys again, on top of our derbies, which is good. “Bath have some outstanding world class players and Worcester are a club I know well, they’ve had a change of coaching there and have recruited heavily. “Harlequins are …

The ERC (European Rugby Cup) announced the decision at a press conference on Wednesday, at the Millennium Stadium, which was chosen as the venue for the 2014 Heineken Cup Final. Speaking of the decision Cardiff Blues CEO Richard Holland said, “Naturally we are delighted to be hosting such a prestigious match as the Amlin Challenge Cup Final” “A lot of …

It promises to be a fun packed afternoon with stilt walkers, jugglers, balloon modelling and acro balancing acts all performing to entertain the crowd. In addition young fans favourite Bruiser the Bear will be there handing out goodies. Cardiff Blues players will also be on hand to meet and greet the supporters and help out on the Cardiff Blues passing …

The original squad for the Cardiff Blues under 18 2013/14 squad consists of 39 players and will be reduced further following some summer matches. Cardiff Blues under 18 2013/14 squad: FORWARDS Bleddyn Griffiths LH Rhys Force LH Rob Lewis LH Joel Ringer TH Keiron Assiratti TH Josh James TH Sam Evans HOOKER Liam Belcher HOOKER Gerwyn Coleman HOOKER Aldi Coverdi …

Coaches from rugby teams from around the region were invited down to watch the presentation delivered by Trystan Bevan, the Head of Strength and Conditioning at Cardiff Blues. Strength and conditioning plays a huge part in rugby with the pre-season playing an increasingly important role in getting players ready for a gruelling season of matches. The presentation focused on the …